V/STOL Typhoon

[elmayerle]

There was a Flight report on a STOVL Eurofighter design in the early 80s, using vectoring nozzles at the back and Harrier style nozzles forward

'Would take a spot of fancy engine design, possibly along the lines of the "twin-tandem" fan engine that Vought looked at with RR, but it could be done.

[jcf]

Kinda makes sense for a ZELL type application if you dropped the duct assembly after reaching flight speed. Much quieter and a lower launch signature than rockets. Might be OK for a point-defense interceptor.

Cheers, Jon