The Greek F-16 Viper and the Turkish Eurofighter are likely to face the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean.
Greek F-16 Viper Vs Turkish Eurofighter: Who will win if the upgraded Greek fighters and the new fighters that Ankara wants are confronted in the Aegean.
The Greek F-16 Vipers are of particular concern to the Turks, more so than the new Greek Rafale, as Turkish analysts say that their number is large (pp. 83 to 120) that make it difficult for the Turkish Armed Forces, with the their characteristics.
The new Greek Vipers will be the most modern in Europe and will have amazing capabilities and much better radar than the Turkish Eurofighter.
The Greek F-16 Viper has AESA radar, in contrast to the Turkish Eurofighter Tranche 1, which do not have AESA radar and satisfactory capabilities in air-to-ground missions.
The weapon systems of the two fighters F-16 Viper and Eurofighter, also have big differences, in favor of the Greek Viper.
The British Tranche 1 has not been certified weapon systems – missiles of the latest models.
Turkish Eurofighters will not take French and German missiles.
Although in air combat, F-16 Viper and Eurofighter both fighters have almost the same capabilities, Greek pilots are so familiar with F-16s and intercept tactics that for several years they will be one level above the Turks, who it will take time for them to learn the news about them Eurofighter.
Greece in the next three – four years will have a total of 100-120 4.5 generation fighter jets, while Turkey at best will have up to 40 Eurofighter Tranche 1.
The ratio will be three to one and is going to change for several years, with today’s data.
Even if Turkey buys a new generation Eurofighter, its receipt will be delayed for at least five years, in order to create a squadron of aircraft (including any swarms of arms embargoes and difficulties from the EU).
