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Originally Posted by RN7
Even on low production starting in 1996 I would say that Britain could build two a month up until the nukes start flying, so 28 RAF Eurofighters is realistic
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For what it's worth, it takes 16 weeks to produce a Eurofighter. You can compare that to 30 weeks to build a Tornado.
The reduction in time isn't based on what aircraft you are making, but the assembly facilities (which were apparently upgraded in '98 for the Eurofighter).