Eurofighter GmbH (Consortium: Airbus, BAE Systems, Leonardo) Eurofighter Typhoon

04 May 2026 · © AviatorShots81

Rear view of a Eurofighter Typhoon showing its twin Eurojet EJ200 afterburning turbofans on a stormy day - a modern, high performance European fighter.

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EPAerospace · 05 May 2026

Stunning shot!

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Aircraft

Eurofighter Typhoon EUFI

Manufacturer

Eurofighter GmbH (Consortium: Airbus, BAE Systems, Leonardo)

Gear

Sony A7M4

Achievements

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Location

Schleswig Air Base

WBG/ETNS

54.4593, 9.5163

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Schleswig Air Base WBG

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Aviation History

The Eurofighter Typhoon is a key 4.5-generation multirole fighter developed by a European consortium and in service with numerous NATO air forces since the early 2000s.

Fleet Rarity

Over 570 units built; not rare globally but rare outside Europe and Gulf States.

Record Flights

Has participated in many multinational exercises and air policing missions, including ultra-long intercepts during NATO QRA duty.

Safety & Events

Generally strong safety record; involved in standard operational activities, training accidents, and some high-profile demonstration flights.

Future Outlook

Still in active production and service, with mid-life upgrades ongoing; expected to operate into the late 2030s/2040s.

Specifications

Eurojet EJ200 turbofan (twin-engine)

Engine

10.95 m

Wingspan

15.96 m

Length

2,900 km (with drop tanks)

Range

1,593 km/h (Mach 1.3)

Speed

Single or twin-seat (pilot only)

Capacity

23,500 kg

MTOW

5.28 m

Height

60 kN (13,500 lbf) dry, 90 kN (20,230 lbf) with afterburner (each)

Thrust

No civil noise rating; military jet, extremely loud (120 dB at takeoff)

Noise