Eurofighter GmbH (Consortium: Airbus, BAE Systems, Leonardo) Typhoon FGR4

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07 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

The back of ZK378 with another typhoon behind it at raf Lossiemouth

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Aircraft

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ZK378

Registration

Airline

Royal Air Force (RAF)

Manufacturer

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

Insights

Aviation History

The Eurofighter Typhoon is a highly agile multi-role fighter operated by several European nations and others; the FGR4 is the RAF's updated multi-role version with air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities.

Fleet Rarity

Common among the RAF fast jet fleet; ZK378 is one of several dozen airframes in regular frontline service.

Record Flights

Has participated in extensive NATO deployments and Quick Reaction Alert duties across Europe; involved in Baltic Air Policing and rapid international intercepts.

Safety & Events

Some RAF Typhoons have participated in high-profile intercepts and display events; ZK378 has been used in various RAF exercises.

Future Outlook

Currently in active squadron use, expected to continue in RAF service into the 2030s pending Tempest introduction.

Specifications

Eurojet EJ200

Engine

10.95 m

Wingspan

15.96 m

Length

2,900 km (with drop tanks)

Range

1,062 km/h (Mach 0.87, supercruise)

Speed

1 (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

Approx 126 dB at takeoff, ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (military exemption)

Noise

None; registration and type are clearly identifiable.