The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) has received the first Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft from BAE Systems during a ceremony at Adam Air Base in Oman.

A total of 12 Eurofighter Typhoon and eight Hawk aircraft were ordered by Oman from BAE Systems in December 2012.

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Earlier in May, BAE Systems unveiled new Eurofighter Typhoon and Hawk advanced jet trainer aircraft for RAFO.

The Eurofighter Typhoon is an advanced multi-role combat aircraft that can be deployed in the full spectrum of air operations, including air policing, peace support and high-intensity conflict.

This advanced swing-role combat aircraft can provide simultaneously deployable air-to-air and air-to-surface capabilities and is currently in service with six customers across 20 operational units. The aircraft has been ordered by two more buyers.

Hawk is the lead-in fast jet trainer aircraft that has been delivered to 18 international customers so far.

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"This advanced swing-role combat aircraft can provide simultaneously deployable air-to-air and air-to-surface capabilities and is currently in service with six customers across 20 operational units."

A total of 1,020 Hawk aircraft have been sold or are in order around the globe, according to the company.

Its cockpit is equipped with a data transfer capability interface with ground-based mission planning and debriefing systems. This allows accurate and timely mission planning, briefing, rehearsals, and mission execution and debriefs, which are linked to a student’s training management system.

The trainer aircraft's heads-up display and full-colour multi-functional displays are supported by the latest generation mission computers.

BAE said that the aircraft has hands-on throttle and stick (HOTAS) cockpit controls with a non-fly-by-wire flight control system to give the student a real feel of handling a fast jet.

Image: Eurofighter Typhoon landing on the runway in Oman. Photo: courtesy of BAE Systems.