Eurofighter Typhoon
Overview
The Eurofighter Typhoon is a twin-engine, canard-delta multirole fighter developed by a British, German, Italian, and Spanish partnership. Designed for air superiority and later expanded into a full swing-role platform, it combines a powerful EJ200 engine pair, advanced sensors, and high instantaneous agility. Partner air forces and export customers fly Typhoon on QRA, Baltic and Black Sea policing, and strike missions with precision weapons. Continuous spiral upgrades have added AESA radar options, refined electronic warfare, and broader weapon clearances. Typhoon sits in the same capability class as other modern European fighters while remaining a cornerstone of several NATO air arms.
Quick Facts
Specifications
| ICAO Type Code | EUFI |
|---|---|
| Military Designation | Typhoon |
| Length | 52 ft 4 in |
| Wingspan / Rotor Diameter | 35 ft 11 in |
| Height | 17 ft 4 in |
| Empty Weight | 24250 lb |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 51809 lb |
| Max Speed | Mach 2.0 |
| Range | 1574 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 55000 ft |
| Engine Manufacturer | Eurojet Turbo GmbH |
| Engine Model | EJ200 |
| Engine Count | 2 |
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Source: Eurofighter — Typhoon Features