Eurofighter Typhoon

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A Eurofighter Typhoon streaks through the mist with afterburners blazing, likely during an air display or QRA sortie.

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Aircraft

Typhoon EUFI

Standard military gray

Manufacturer

Eurofighter

Gear

Canon PowerShot SX530 HS 4.3-215.0 mm

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Score: 68.0

Great afterburner effect and profile shot, but haze and softness obscure the Typhoon's details.

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Aviation History

The Eurofighter Typhoon is a highly agile, modern twin-engine multirole fighter developed by a European consortium. It is one of the leading 4.5-generation fighters in service.

Fleet Rarity

Widely used across several European air forces, but not common outside consortium nations. Over 570 produced.

Record Flights

Widely used in NATO air policing, QRA (quick reaction alert), and international exercises.

Safety & Events

Eurofighter Typhoons have participated in various international deployments and exercises. There have been some non-fatal incidents but overall, the fleet has a good safety record.

Future Outlook

Still actively in production and service; mainstay of several NATO air forces into the 2030s.

Specifications

Eurojet EJ200

Engine

10.95 meters

Wingspan

15.96 meters

Length

2,900 km (ferry range)

Range

1,062 km/h (Mach 0.95), max Mach 2

Speed

Single or twin seat (pilot(s) only), no passengers

Capacity

23,500 kg

MTOW

5.28 meters

Height

60 kN dry, 90 kN with afterburner (each)

Thrust

Military combat jets are generally not certified under ICAO civil noise standards

Noise