Conceptual Design Completed

Conceptual Design Completed for the Next-Generation European Fighter

On 19 January 2023, the European design authority, Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus D&S), and the Italian aerospace, defence company, Leonardo announced that they have completed the conceptual design of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter aircraft.

The joint announcement was made at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, by the CEOs of Airbus, Guillaume Faury, and Leonardo, Alessandro Profumo. In the announcement, Faury and Profumo highlighted the significant progress made in the conceptual design phase, which has seen the development of a comprehensive design specification, including the aircraft's aerodynamics, propulsion, and electronic warfare capabilities.

According to the Airbus D&S website, the conceptual design of the FCAS fighter aircraft has been completed in accordance with the European Defence Fund (EDF) requirements, which includes the development of a preliminary design specification, a detailed design specification, and a detailed design description. The conceptual design phase has seen the integration of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cyber-physical systems, to enhance the aircraft's performance, survivability, and combat effectiveness.

The FCAS fighter aircraft is expected to be a sixth-generation aircraft, featuring advanced stealth capabilities, high-speed performance, and high-g accuracy. The aircraft will be powered by a next-generation engine and will be equipped with advanced avionics, sensors, and communication systems.

In a press conference, Guillaume Faury stated that the conceptual design of the FCAS fighter aircraft has been a significant milestone in the development of the programme, and that the team has made excellent progress in the design phase. He also mentioned that the FCAS programme is an excellent example of European cooperation and collaboration, bringing together the best of European innovation and expertise.

Alessandro Profumo stated that the completion of the conceptual design phase is a major achievement for the FCAS programme, and that the team has made significant progress in the development of the programme. He also highlighted the importance of the FCAS programme in enhancing the European defence industry's competitiveness and capabilities.

Both Faury and Profumo emphasized the importance of the FCAS programme in enhancing the European defence industry's competitiveness and capabilities, and highlighted the potential benefits of the programme, including the creation of new jobs, the development of new technologies, and the enhancement of the European defence industry's global competitiveness.

The FCAS programme is a major undertaking by the European defence industry, aiming to develop a sixth-generation fighter aircraft that meets the requirements of the European Defence Fund. The programme is a collaboration between Airbus D&S, Leonardo, and the European defence industry, with the aim of developing a next-generation fighter aircraft that meets the requirements of the European Defence Fund.

Background

The FCAS programme was launched in 2020, with the aim of developing a sixth-generation fighter aircraft that meets the requirements of the European Defence Fund. The programme is a collaboration between Airbus D&S, Leonardo, and the European defence industry, with the aim of developing a next-generation fighter aircraft that meets the requirements of the European Defence Fund.

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