Eurofighter Typhoon

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Eurofighter Typhoon with afterburners lit, climbing into cloudy skies – a powerful display of modern European airpower.

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Aircraft

Typhoon EUFI

Manufacturer

Eurofighter

Gear

Canon PowerShot SX530 HS 4.3-215.0 mm

Achievements

Rare Bird, Weather Warrior, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Score: 61.0

Afterburners and vapor cone are exciting, but the image is soft and gray light dulls the scene.

Insights

Aviation History

The Eurofighter Typhoon is a highly agile, multi-role combat aircraft developed by a consortium of European nations and remains a mainstay fighter for several NATO air forces.

Fleet Rarity

Hundreds built, in service with air forces of UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, and others.

Record Flights

Used extensively for air policing, quick reaction alert, and multiple international exercises.

Safety & Events

Participated in real air-to-ground and air-to-air missions over Libya and Syria.

Future Outlook

Expected to be in service for at least another decade, with upgrades ongoing.

Specifications

Eurojet EJ200

Engine

10.95 m

Wingspan

15.96 m

Length

2,900 km (ferry range)

Range

Over 1,500 km/h (Mach 2.0 max speed)

Speed

Single-seat or twin-seat (trainer variant), no passengers

Capacity

23,500 kg

MTOW

5.28 m

Height

60 kN (13,500 lbf) dry, 90 kN (20,250 lbf) with afterburner (per engine)

Thrust

N/A (Military jet, not subject to ICAO civil noise certification)

Noise