After the cancellation of the Tornado ADV, Britain needed a new high-speed fighter and interceptor to deal with the potential threat of Soviet bombers. The British Aircraft Corporation proposed the ECL (Enhanced Capability Lightning), which slowly evolved into the Super Lightning. The intakes were moved under the wing roots, which gave space for a larger, more capable radar. The wing efficiency was greatly improved, and the engines were changed. An improved version of the Eurofighter's Turbo Unions engine was selected, with stunning results. The engines were more powerful, and took up less space, which left more room for fuel and elenctronics and avionics to give improved flight characteristics and electronic capabilities. The type was also upgraded with the capability to carry the AIM-120, AIM-9L and X, and Skyflash. The ventral gun pack was removed, and the guns moved to the wing-roots to increase range and speed. During Operation Desert Storm, one Super Lightning shot down two Iraqi MiG-21s in a single sortie, both with the long, range Skyflash missile. I'm kinda proud of this, it took a bit of effort. AG 1 for parachute, enjoy!