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

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ZK312 in squadron 1s hanger at RAF Lossiemouth

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Aircraft

Typhoon FGR4 EUFI

Royal Air Force livery, 1 Squadron (with squadron insignia on tail)

ZK312

Registration

Airline

Royal Air Force (British military)

Manufacturer

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

Location

RAF Lossiemouth

LMO/EGQS

57.7052, -3.3392

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RAF Lossiemouth LMO

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Flagship multi-role fighter of the Royal Air Force and several European air forces, cornerstone of European air defense since early 2000s.

Fleet Rarity

Common within air forces that operate the type but rare outside Europe and partner export countries; RAF currently operates around 137 Typhoons (FGR4 plus trainers).

Record Flights

Regularly deployed in Baltic Air Policing, QRA sorties for UK; also deployed to Syria, Iraq, and for NATO support.

Safety & Events

RAF Typhoons have regularly intercepted Russian aircraft near UK airspace; some have performed emergency landings and live intercepts.

Future Outlook

Continues in frontline RAF service, upgrading with new radars and weapons; planned out-of-service date for RAF FGR4 is 2040.

Specifications

Eurojet EJ200

Engine

10.95 m

Wingspan

15.96 m

Length

2,900 km (with external tanks)

Range

1,320 km/h (Mach 1.1); max Mach 2.0

Speed

Single seat (FGR4 configuration, twin-seat available in Typhoon T3); no passenger/cargo capacity, 7,500 kg weapons payload

Capacity

23,500 kg

MTOW

5.28 m

Height

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

Thrust

Classified for military; not rated per ICAO civilian standards

Noise

Lighting in hangar may reduce clarity of some features, but serial and markings are clear.