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Scottish regiments serving in the British Army weren't new to WWII. In fact, they had been serving with the British ever since the two countries were united in 1706. Although the troops had to do without their trademark kilts (as they wouldn't have been suitable for desert combat), Highlanders who served in the 8th Army insisted on marching toward their enemies to the strains of bagpipes. Kit features 50 unpainted, unassembled soldier figures in various action poses.

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Fight off Allied advancements.

The Africa Corps was dispatched in early 1941 to help Italian troops that were stationed in Libya to fight off the British. By the following summer, this well-armed alliance had pushed the British soldiers back into Egypt. This fact is all the more impressive when you consider that the British greatly outnumbered the German and Italian troops. Although the Africa Corps proved its tenacity throughout these early battles, it eventually surrendered to the Allies following the Battle of El Alamein. Kit features 50 unassembled, unpainted soldier figures in various action poses.

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The BAe Harrier is still the most successful V/STOL aircraft in the world. Based on the operational experience gained with previous versions, the powerful Harrier GR7 version is currently used by the RAF in the all-weather/night attack role. The Harrier is well used and capable of destroying acquired targets with exemplary precision.

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Within the last few years, the C-17 Globemaster has become the most important US Air Force multifunction transport aircraft. In addition to world-wide supply flights the C-17 has become indispensable for transporting the wounded out of crisis areas in Iraq and Afghanistan. Already in the 1970s there were plans to replace the C-130 and later the C-141 also. In 1981 McDonnell Douglas received the design order. The prototype made its first flight on 15.9.1991. Officially the C-17 went into service with the 437th Airlift Wing out of Charleston AFB on 14.7.1993. In the meantime eleven USAF wings have been equipped with the C-17. The capabilities of the C-17 in terms of long-range flights and short take-offs and landings on temporary airfields made it the ideal transport for military, humanitarian and peace missions. It can carry up to 3 M2 Bradley or one M1 Abrams tank with additional cargo. By the time it is due to go out of production in 2010 the USAF will have bought 205 machines.

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The AH-64D Longbow Apache is currently the most advanced, the most versatile and the most powerfully armed combat helicopter in the world. This upgraded version of the Apache was used extremely effectively by the US Army in the Gulf Wars of 1991 and 2003. The long-range radar can be used for its own protection, but it is also capable of accurately acquiring up to 1000 potential targets and identifying 128 opponents as well as automatically determining the priorities for up to 16 Hellfire missiles in attack mode.

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Designed especially for close air support, the Thunderbolt entered service in 1975. Literally built around the 30mm GAU-8 Gattling gun, the A-10 can also carry immense weapons loads under its wings and fuselage, including AGM 65 Maverick missiles. A highly survivable aircraft, the A-10 flew 8,100 sorties during Desert Storm and has recently seen action in Afghanistan and was a key battlefield weapons system during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Features: Easy snap construction, pre-decorated plastic parts molded in color.

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The Tornado is one of the most versatile NATO weapons platforms. In conflicts the RAF Tornados equipped with ALARM guided missiles rank among the first allied aircraft to penetrate enemy air space on their dangerous missions. Due to their large 2250 litre drop tanks the RAF Tornados have an extraordinarily long range.

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The Swordfish proved to be one of the few biplanes that remained in service throughout World War II. It was used from 1936 onwards by 25 squadrons of the Fleet Air Arm. Many important combat missions were successfully flown by the Swordfish, the most famous of which was the attack on the Bismarck in May 1941.

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The Fokker Dr. I was the most legendary aircraft of the First World War, although only about 300 machines were ever built. The most important contribution to the creation of this legend was made by Cavalry Captain Manfred Baron von Richthofen, who, with 80 victories in the air, was the most successful fighter pilot of the First World War and whose planes were painted red. This redlivery was the reason why his English adversaries called him the Red Baron. On 21st April 1918 von Richthofen was killed when his plane was shot down at low altitude by Australian machine gunners. Although influenced by the design of theBritish Sopwith triplane, the Fokker was a completely independent design. The Dr. I was extremely manoeuvrable and was flown by many experienced pilots.

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From its first flight in September 1935, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the standard German Luftwaffe fighter. The ultimate variant of the E series was the E-4, which proved capable of holding its own, primarily against the opposing Hurricanes and even against the Spitfires, during the Battle of Britain.

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When it was first used at the front in June 1916 this Sopwith triplane proved totally superior to the German fighters due to its impressive flying characteristics and performance. With its 130 hp engine the triplane reached a maximum speed of almost 190 km/h.

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This very manoeuvrable British fighter plane appeared on the Western Front in July 1917 and soon demonstrated its superiority over the German fighters. Over 5,500 were produced. Manfred von Richthofen was shot down by a Camel in April 1918.

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The SPAD XIII was first used in 1917 and was one of the most important fighter aircraft of WW I. Mainly French flying aces gained considerable success. French but also British and American units flew this fighter.

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For over 30 years the F-14 formed the backbone of the US Navy air defence system and is one of the most advanced carrier-borne weapons platforms. The F-14D was developed from the modernization programme of the F-14A, the capabilities of which had proved inadequate. The decision had already been taken in 1973 to equip an F-14 with different engines. The experience gained finally gave rise to the F-14D with the GE F-110-GE-400 engine, upgraded electronics, a new on-board radar system and modified aerodynamics. Production of the Grumman F-14D began in March 1990. On 10th March 2006 the aircraft from the last two Tomcat squadrons (VF-31 and VF-213) returned from their last mission to NAS Oceana. All 22 Tomcats overflew the site in a crescent formation to the applause of hundreds of spectators. The official "Tomcat Sunset" decommissioning ceremony took place on 22nd September 2006 in Oceana. VF-31 was the last active squadron.

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The twin-jet A319 is one of the most successful of the Airbus family and was first delivered in April 1996. The A319 is a shortened version of the A320 and in the two-class configuration with 124 passengers it has a maximum range of 7,200 km - the longest range in its class. In 2003 bmi created a completely new modern design for their fleet of aircraft and now operate 11 of the Airbus A319. In February 2004 the first A319 (of seven) was delivered to Austrian Airlines as one of the first machines received with the new branding.

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The Eurofighter is currently the most outstanding high performance multi-role combat aircraft of the latest generation. With a top speed of Mach 2.0+ the Eurofighter dominates both long and close range air combat and also has a ground attack capability. It is primarily designed as a fighter for protecting the air space and for this purpose is equipped with a combination of weapons including powerful short and medium range air-to-air missiles.

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The U.S.' signature strategic bomber.

Developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps, the four-engine B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bomber was often equipped with up to 13 .50-caliber machine guns at once. Distinguishing features of the "G" variant - the final version - included a Bendix remotely-operated chin turret and revised, remotely-operated tail gun turrets. An estimated 8,680 "G" aircraft were produced, and many were converted for other uses, including troop transports and recon aircraft. Kit features recessed panel lines, a super-detailed cockpit, an opening bomb bay, multiple moving parts and separate bombs.

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The Beaufighter was a heavily armed, twin engined fighter first used in 1940 by the RAF against shipping targets. From 1943 onwards, for long range missions RAFCoastal Command flew the final torpedo bomber TF.Mk.X version, equiped with machine guns and rockets. Because of its quiet run-in to the target, the Japanese gave the Beaufighter its nickname 'The Whispering Death'.

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After the great success of the B-24 Liberator, the US Navy needed a land-based four-engined combat aircraft with a long range. In 1943, after many modifications based on the B-24N, a specific navalised version was produced under the designation XPB4Y-2 Privateer. For this the fuselage was lengthened by 2.13 m to accommodate the proposed electronic and radar countermeasures equipment which can be seen in the bubble-shaped bulges on both sides of the fuselage. These enabled the sea area to be scanned laterally under the machine. In August 1944 the US Navy VPB-106 received the first 12 PB4Y-2 Privateers series-produced for use in the Pacific. The French navy received its first two P4Y-2S Privateers on 24th November 1950 for the wars in Indo-China, but they were only designed for use as bombers. The RAF received 27 of the transport version RY-3 which, however, were passed on to the Royal Canadian Air Force. The Revell model contains components for the 3 main versions of the Privateer, the PB4Y-2, RY-3 and P4Y-2 as well as movable gun turrets and crewmen figures.

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The Avro Lancaster was the most famous RAF heavy bomber of the 2nd World War andwent into service in 1942. More than 7,300 of these machines were built for RAF Bomber Command. One of the most important RAF targets was the destruction of theRuhr dams that supplied important industrial installations with power. In order to accurately attack such robust targets as dams or barrages a rotating bomb wasdeveloped which was better known as the "bouncing bomb". For this attack a special new unit was set up, 617 Squadron under the command of Wing Commander Guy Gibson. Code-named "Operation Chastise" this raid took place with 19 Lancaster bombers on the night of 16th to 17th May 1943. The first two dams - M�hne and Eder - were successfully destroyed, whereas the other two - Ennepe andSorpe withstood the attack.

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During World War II, the Boeing B-17 was the best-known heavily armed strategic bomber, although with a total build of 12,677 it was far from the most numerous plane of its type. It kept the name "Flying Fortress" that it received from an American journalist at the time of its first flight.
The Boeing B-17F was the first mass-produced Flying Fortress. The most famous plane of this series was the B-17F-10-BO made by Boeing which on 15th July 1942 was delivered to and put into service with 324 Bomber Squadron, 91 Bomber Group at Bassingbourn, England. The crew gave it the nickname "Memphis Belle" after the lady-friend of the pilot Lt. Robert K. Morgan. Its fame resulted from the fact that it was officially the first US Army Air Force bomber in Europe to survive 25 missions and it was made the star of a Hollywood propaganda film. After this mission the Memphis Belle and its crew were ordered back to the USA. Later it was bought by the city of Memphis and set up as a memorial in the open air. In 2004 the B-17F underwent a complete restoration. Today the Memphis Belle is again accessible to the public.

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The four-engined Avro Lancaster was without doubt the most famous of all the RAF heavy bombers in World War II. From 1942 it formed the backbone of the night bombing offensives deep in Germany and gained its fame through the sinking of the Tirpitz and the destruction of the M�hne and Eder dam. The Lancaster was able to carry loads of up to 9,980 kg of bombs, the heaviest individual one being the "Grand Slam". It saw service up to 1945 in 68 RAF Bomber Command squadrons and flew over 156,000 sorties. Out of a total of 7,300 aircraft produced almost half were lost. Today only two examples exist that are still airworthy, one in Great Britain, the other in Canada.

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The Eurofighter is the most up-to-date multi-role combat aircraft in the world. This state-of-the-art combat aircraft of its class combines innovative and advanced technologies and boasts impressive versatility. Perfected for the air superiority role in both close and long-range combat, the Eurofighter also has extended capabilities for ground attack, for reconnaissance, for containment missions and for attacking sea targets. Equipped with the latest generation of guided missiles, the Eurofighter has an outstanding arsenal of weapons. Top speed: Mach 2.0+; engines: two Eurojet EJ200 radials with afterburner (90 kN each). Deliveries began at the end of 2003 and since the spring of 2004 the Eurofighter has been in service with all four air forces.

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The F-22 is the latest combat aircraft in active service with the US Air Force. This new fighter offers multi-role capabilities and its potential performance is superior to that of all competing contemporary types of aircraft. The F-22 will primarily replace the F-15 in its current role. It has a higher speed, longer range, the latest offensive and defensive avionics and good stealth characteristics. Equipped with two Pratt & Whitney F110-P-100 turbofan engines each with 10,701 kp thrust the F-22A, unlike the present generation of fighters, can reach a cruising speed of over Mach 1 without afterburner. In addition to a 20 mm cannon it has three internal weapons bays, located one on each side of the fuselage and one in the ventral position. They can accommodate guided missiles or GBU-32 bombs of the new JDAM generation. Due to its design and capabilities the F-22A is regarded as the "Premium Fighter" by the USAF and will also replace the F-117A Night Hawk. The 183 Raptors delivered to date are mainly in service with 1st Fighter Wing in Langley, Virginia, in addition to Elmendorf and Tyndall.

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The Supermarine Walrus was a single-engined amphibious biplane that was used by the Royal Navy from the mid 1930s. The Walrus was of robust construction to enable it to withstand both catapult take-offs and potential rough seas around the mother ship. This type was also used on aircraft carriers and was unique in that it was the first amphibious biplane with a retractable undercarriage. Its main task with the Royal Navy was sea reconnaissance, but it could also be used for air/sea rescue and liaison purposes. Many crews that had been shot down owed their lives to the Walrus.

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The Bell AH-1W Super Cobra used by the US Marines is an upgraded navalized version of the "Huey Cobra" combat helicopter equipped with 2 engines. The AH-1W is used for fire support, escort flights and amphibian operations and has a large arsenal of weapons, including Hellfire and TOW guided missiles and a 20 mm cannon. The so-called "Whiskey Cobras" have demonstrated their fire power in numerous conflicts, most recently in the Gulf War of 2003.

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The AH-64D Longbow Apache is currently the most advanced, versatile and powerfully armed attack helicopter in the world. This upgraded version of the Apache was used extremely effectively by the US Army in the Gulf Wars of 1991 and 2003. The long-range radar can be used for protection, but it is also capable of accurately acquiring up to 1000 potential targets and identifying 128 opponents. It also automatically designates the priorities for the attack mode of up to 16 Hellfire guided missiles. The Longbow system consists primarily of the fire control radar which is located atop the mast above the rotor. This Longbow system, together with the modern digital avionics and weapons, ultimately makes the AH-64D 16 times more effective that its predecessor. The British Army uses 60 WAH-64D Apaches built by Westland, which have been further modified to meet British requirements. The Dutch air force also uses a great number of these attack helicopters.

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The Bell UH-1 Iroquois - better know as the Huey - gained fame when it was used by the American forces in the Vietnam War of the sixties. It became an irreplaceable piece of modern battlefield equipment that saw rescue, troop transport and armed escort duty. When the heavy machine guns, rocket pods and nose mounted grenade launcher were introduced, the UH-1B and C received the nickname "Huey Hog". It was also flown by the Marine Corps as the UH-1E.

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Apart from the Bf109 the Spitfire is the best known and most renowned fighter plane of the Second World War, with a total build of over 22,500. Numerous improvements and upgrades meant that it was continually becoming more powerful. In 1941 the German air force put into service the Focke Wulf Fw190A that proved its superiority over the current versions of the Spitfire. Some rapid problem-solving gave rise to the improvement of the airframe of the Spitfire Mk V by the incorporation of more powerful engines of the Merlin 61 series with a four-blade propeller. The earlier Mk IX variants were upgraded Mk Vs with different types of wings. From 1944 onwards the Spitfire Mk XVI went into production with the Merlin 66 engine. The first aircraft of the Spitfire type IX went into service with RAF No. 64 squadron in July 1942 and from then on proved to be an effective defence against the Fw190 in both the European and the Near Eastern theatres of war. The Spitfire was produced until the end of the war. A total of 5,739 of the Mk IX and 1,054 of the Mk XVI were built and served with 79 RAF operational wings, 23 Allied squadrons under RAF Fighter Command as well as 23 Canadian, 3 Australian and 9 New Zealand squadrons.

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The Mosquito was the largest World War II light bomber. Its performance and speed were only exceeded by the early German jet fighters. As one of the fastest and most manoeuvrable World War II aircraft the versatile Mosquito proved itself as a precision day and night bomber, as a pathfinder and as a reconnaissance plane. This fighter, built primarily of wood, went into use with the RAF in 1941 and, due to its outstanding performance, received the nickname "Plywood Bomber" or "Wooden Wonder". Due to its light weight and powerful Merlin engines, developing 1,650 hp each, it reached a maximum speed of 612 km/h. The Mosquito B Mk.IV version was used for precision bombing by two RAF squadrons from 1942 onwards and one of its achievements was the release and escape of French resistance fighters on 18th February 1944. Later it served in a total of 6 RAF squadrons on the front line.

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The Tornado is one of the most successful and versatile NATO weapons systems and has already proved itself in many conflicts. At the beginning of any conflict RAF Tornados equipped with ALARM missiles are among the first allied aircraft to fly their hazardous air defence mission into enemy air space. They are followed by other Tornado units that can safely fly in and make precision bombing attacks on enemy positions. With their large 2250 litre auxiliary tanks, the RAF Tornados also have an abnormally long range. The max. speed is 1340 km/h at 150 m.

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The BAe Hawk is one of the most successful jet trainers ever built. It has been in continuous production for almost 30 years. Millions of spectators throughout the world have watched the breath-taking aerobatic displays of the RAF Red Arrows team in their fiery red Hawks; an absolute sensation every time.

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The United States Air Force introduced the F-104 Starfighter to the world in February, 1958. The "G" variant offered upgraded avionics and increased fuel capacity, along with larger tires and revised flaps for improved maneuverability. Demand from multiple European N.A.T.O. countries led to an increase in the F-104G Starfighter's production during the 1970s. By the time production ceased in 1979, the F-104 Starfighter was N.A.T.O.'s most frequently-used Mach 2 combat aircraft. Kit features special markings with Belgium Air Force Tiger Squadron liveries.

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From its first flight in September 1935, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the standard German Luftwaffe fighter. The ultimate variant of the E series was the E-4, which proved capable of holding its own, primarily against the opposing Hurricanes and even against the Spitfires, during the Battle of Britain.

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The Fokker Dr. I was the most legendary aircraft of the First World War, although only about 300 machines were ever built. The most important contribution to the creation of this legend was made by Cavalry Captain Manfred Baron von Richthofen, who, with 80 victories in the air, was the most successful fighter pilot of the First World War and whose planes were painted red. This redlivery was the reason why his English adversaries called him the Red Baron. On 21st April 1918 von Richthofen was killed when his plane was shot down at low altitude by Australian machine gunners. Although influenced by the design of theBritish Sopwith triplane, the Fokker was a completely independent design. The Dr. I was extremely manoeuvrable and was flown by many experienced pilots.

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The Albatros D.V was one of the most produced fighter aircraft of World War I. With the D.V the Albatros Aircraft Works in Berlin-Johannisthal further developed the concept of the successful D.III with minor modifications. The fuselage completely clad in plywood was given an oval cross section and the wingassembly of the D.III was retained almost unchanged. The first D.Vs were used atthe front in May 1917. Within a few months the Albatros Aircraft Works had made 900 fighters of this type. In May 1918 almost 50% of all German fighter aircraft used at the front were D.V and D.Vas. These machines were the best German fighters until the Fokker D.VII came out in the spring of 1918.

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The A-10 is still one of the most successful combat aircraft for close support/ground attack missions and can carry up to 8 tonnes of weapons. It received the nickname "Flying Cannon". In fact the A-10 was designed around one of the most powerful American cannons - the General Electric GAU-8A Avenger - a seven barrel rotary Gatling gun. The whole system, built as a single unit with barrels and attached ammunition tank, weighs 1830 kg and is 6.4 m long. It carries 1174 calibre 30 mm shells each with a weight of 700 g. The pilot sits in a 408 kg titanium "bathtub". The A-10 is a robust and powerful weapons system for ground attack with very limited electronics. However it was missions in Kosovo and later in the various warlike confrontations in the Gulf region on which the almost legendary reputation of the A-10 was founded. Its performance potential was further enhanced by later modification programmes to its improve its combat capability.

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Hunt down enemy warships with this Kriegsmarine favorite.

Highly effective in the air and on water, the Arado Ar 196 seaplane entered service with the German Navy in 1939. It was mostly used for patrol and reconnaissance missions, but the Ar 196 was often employed to track down enemy warships as well. When pursuing submarines, small bombs were placed underneath the Ar 196's wings. Once production had ceased in 1944, 541 aircraft were built in all. Kit features surface details with incised engravings, textured imitation materials, a detailed BMW® 132K engine, a realistic cockpit and two floats.

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The Eurofighter, the most advanced 4th generation combat aircraft, is a joint programme and is made in four states. The most up-to-date combat plane in its category, it combines innovative and advanced technologies and is conspicuous for its manoeuvrability. For its role as an air superiority fighter it has been optimized for both close and long-range combat and has extensive external loads.The two-seat variant is primarily designed for operational instruction and training, but it is also equipped with new weapons systems for special missions. The Revell model kit contains the Taurus pod, the Storm Shadow pod and laser-guided bombs.

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By the end of the first year of the war the German Luftwaffe command must already have known that the Junkers Ju 87B was not longer capable of meeting the requirements in many respects. The gradual improvement in the ground defences and the increasing use combat aircraft during the war led to the transformation of the Ju 87 into a fighter-bomber. The D version received a more powerful engine, new aerodynamic fairing and stronger armour. Its new role was now primarily that of ground attack, including anti-tank warfare with a 37 mm cannon. In the spring of 1944 the work of converting the Ju 87 D-3 into tank destroyer types G-1 and G-2 finally began.

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The Eurofighter is currently the outstanding high-performance multi-role combat aircraft of the latest generation. With a top speed of Mach 2.0+, the Eurofighter excels at both long and short range air combat and also has ground attack capability. Thanks to its low radar signature and the use of non-metallic materials, this aircraft is barely observable by the enemy. The power of the weapons system rests on a well-balanced combination of characteristics such as extreme agility based on aerodynamic design together with high performance engines, armaments, sensors, automated data management and minimum signature. The extreme manoeuvrability of the Eurofighter is impressive. It is primarily a fighter designed to protect the air space and to that end is equipped with a mixture of armaments such as powerful short and medium range air-to-air missiles. For the extended air-to-surface role the Eurofighter has a high external stores capacity and functionally adapted weapons stations. The Eurofighter combines not only innovative and advanced technologies, but is also an international programme of great political and economic significance. 707 aircraft have been ordered so far. The first Eurofighters officially went into service with the German air force on 30th April 2003 with 73 "Steinhoff" fighterwing at Rostock-Laage. The second unit to receive the Eurofighter was 74 "M�lders" fighter wing in Neuburg, Bavaria. In future the Eurofighter will also play a major role as a fighter-bomber, for example in Great Britain, where at the moment for the dual role all the RAF Eurofighters are being converted to FGR 4.