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The mockup of the Tempest sixth generation aircraft. (Photo: BAE Systems)
Tempest’s new Multi-Function Radar Frequency System will collect and process 10,000 times more data than existing systems thanks to advanced miniaturization and digitalization technologies.
A few months ago, Leonardo revealed to media outlets that the new Multi-Function Radar Frequency System (MRFS), the radar which will equip the Tempest sixth generation aircraft, will collect and process 10,000 times more data than existing systems, or “equivalent to the internet traffic of a large city every second”. The company also said that complete sub-systems have already been built and successfully tested, paving the way eventually to future airborne testing, but did not provide other details.
Tempest: Everything We Know About the UK’s 6th-Gen Fighter
The Tempest has made some big promises, though arguably no bigger than those of the U.S., China, or Russia’s 6th generation fight programs.
Last week, the Royal Air Force Capabilities Office and the branch’s Team Tempest held a virtual briefing to provide updates regarding their forthcoming 6th generation fighter dubbed “Tempest.” Along with industry updates and discussion about the program’s progress, the UK’s Ministry of Defence also revealed a new artist’s rendering of the new fighter (shown above).
Team Tempest includes a laundry list of defense contractors who are currently working on facets of the forthcoming aircraft, and they’ve made some lofy claims about what this new fighter will be able to do. Industry partners involved in the program include BAE Systems (the aircraft lead), Rolls-Royce, Leonardo, and MBDA.
British Royal Air Force
The British Ministry of Defence recently revealed a new artist s rendering of and gave updates on the future sixth-generation fighter jet called Tempest.
Tempest aims to leapfrog the capabilities of the world s most advanced fighter jets today fifth-generation fighters like the F-35, F-22, J-20, and Su-57.
Last week, the Royal Air Force Capabilities Office and the branch s Team Tempest held a virtual briefing to provide updates regarding their forthcoming 6th generation fighter dubbed Tempest.
Along with industry updates and discussion about the program s progress, the UK s Ministry of Defence also revealed a new artist s rendering of the new fighter (shown above).