Written question asked by Emily Thornberry (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 January 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 January 2016. It was answered by Philip Dunne (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 February 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Tornado Aircraft: Safety Measures
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Tornado aircraft are fitted with the Honeywell Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System II; and how many are currently being fitted with that system.
- Answer
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As at 28 January 2016, 43 Tornado GR4 aircraft had been fitted with a Traffic Collision Avoidance System capability. A total of 61 Tornado GR4 aircraft will be fitted with this capability by the end of 2016, when the project is planned to be completed.
It should be noted that as far as we are aware, this is the first time ever a Collision Avoidance System has been fitted to a combat fast jet, anywhere in the world.
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- 24361
- Session
- 2015-16
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Safety measures Tornado aircraft
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