Eurofighter Typhoon

What Is The Eurofighter Typhoon?

The Eurofighter Typhoon. Agile twin-engine delta-canard multirole jet built by a European consortium for air-to-air dominance.

UK / Germany / Italy / Spain

Origin

Multirole

Role

Mach 2.0

Top speed

19,812 m

Service ceiling

Eurofighter Typhoon Specifications

The Eurofighter Typhoon is a high-agility twin-engine delta-canard multirole fighter developed by European partners. Powered by dual EJ200 turbofans enabling supercruise speeds up to Mach 2.0, it incorporates sensor fusion, voice command controls, and heavy air-to-air missile loadouts.

Performance

Top speed

Mach 2.0 (1,320 mph)

Service ceiling

65,000 ft (19,812 m)

Combat radius

750 nmi (1,390 km)

Rate of climb

62,000 ft/min (315 m/s)

Airframe

Crew

1

Length

52 ft 4 in (15.96 m)

Wingspan

35 ft 11 in (10.95 m)

Empty weight

24,250 lbs (11,000 kg)

Engine

2x Eurojet EJ200 afterburning turbofans

Service

First flight

27 March 1994

Unit cost

$117 million

Operators

United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar

What Weapons Does The Eurofighter Typhoon Carry?

The Eurofighter Typhoon is armed with an internal 27mm Mauser BK-27 cannon and 13 hardpoints carrying 19,800 lbs of weaponry, deploying Meteor BVR air-to-air, ASRAAM, Brimstone, and Paveway IV guided munitions.

Weapon

Category

Loadout

Range

Mauser BK-27

Category

27 mm Cannon

Loadout

1 internal cannon (150 rounds)

Range

1,800 metres (effective)

Meteor

Category

Beyond-Visual-Range Missile

Loadout

Up to 6 missiles

Range

200 km (124 miles)

ASRAAM

Category

Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile

Loadout

Up to 6 missiles

Range

50 km (31 miles)

Storm Shadow

Category

Stand-Off Cruise Missile

Loadout

Up to 2 missiles

Range

560 km (348 miles)

Brimstone

Category

Anti-Armour Missile

Loadout

Up to 18 missiles

Range

60 km (37 miles)

Paveway IV

Category

Precision-Guided Bomb

Loadout

Up to 6 bombs

Range

Gravity released

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Loadout

Range

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How Fast Is The Eurofighter Typhoon?

The Typhoon reaches Mach 2.0, around 1,320 mph, and can supercruise at around Mach 1.5 without afterburner in a light air-to-air fit. Its thrust-to-weight ratio exceeds one and its canard-delta layout with relaxed stability gives it exceptional instantaneous turn rate – it is widely considered the best close-in dogfighter of any aircraft in current service.

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How Was The Eurofighter Typhoon Developed?

The programme began in 1983 as the Future European Fighter Aircraft. France left in 1985 over carrier requirements and workshare, going on to build the Rafale. The remaining partners formed Eurofighter GmbH. The prototype flew on 27 March 1994, though the end of the Cold War and protracted negotiations delayed service entry to 2003.

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Has The Eurofighter Typhoon Seen Combat?

Typhoons have flown in Libya in 2011, over Iraq and Syria against ISIS, and RAF examples have performed extensive quick reaction alert duties. Saudi and Emirati aircraft have operated over Yemen. Italian and German aircraft have conducted Baltic and Black Sea air policing.

Who Operates The Eurofighter Typhoon?

Britain, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Qatar operate the Typhoon. Production continues, and the partner nations are developing the Tempest and FCAS sixth-generation programmes as eventual successors.

Eurofighter Typhoon FAQs

Common questions about the Eurofighter Typhoon, its capabilities and whether civilians can fly it.

Can I fly in the Eurofighter Typhoon as a civilian?

No, the Eurofighter Typhoon is not available for civilian passenger flights. Jetify offers flights in ex-military aircraft that have been demilitarised and placed on a civil register, such as the L-39 Albatros, Hawker Hunter and MiG-15 Fagot, across 7 aircraft types from 11 airfields in 7 countries.

Can I take the controls of the Eurofighter Typhoon?

No, you cannot take the controls of the Eurofighter Typhoon, because it is not available for civilian passenger flights. On the aircraft Jetify does operate, such as the L-39 Albatros, most allow you to take the controls in level flight and gentle turns once your pilot is satisfied you are comfortable.

How much does a flight in the Eurofighter Typhoon cost?

The Eurofighter Typhoon is not available for civilian passenger flights, so there is no price for a flight in one. Jetify flights in jets such as the L-39 Albatros start from around £2,500, $3,300 or €2,900, while the MiG-15 Fagot, Aermacchi S.211 and Lockheed T-33 start from around £2,800 ($3,800, €3,400). The Hawker Hunter, the fastest aircraft currently bookable, starts from around £6,400, $8,500 or €7,600. Every price is per person and includes ground school, flight suit, helmet and pre-flight medical screening.

Are there weight limits on a jet flight instead of the Eurofighter Typhoon?

The Eurofighter Typhoon is not available for civilian passenger flights, but all jet flight experiences enforce strict height and weight limits set by ejection seat clearances, cockpit dimensions and harness fit. Height is typically 5ft 2in (157 cm) to 6ft 4in (193 cm), and weight is generally capped at 16 st 7 lb to 18 st 12 lb (105 kg to 120 kg) depending on the aircraft. You also need normal cardiovascular health, with no heart conditions, severe high blood pressure or recent surgery.

How much G-force is a jet flight instead of the Eurofighter Typhoon?

The Eurofighter Typhoon is not available for civilian passenger flights, but on a civilian jet experience aerobatic profiles typically reach four to eight positive G in sustained turns and around minus four negative G. You learn the anti-G straining manoeuvre in ground school, which keeps you conscious under load. Supersonic and high-altitude profiles are physically far easier, and what happens in the air is agreed with your pilot and can be adjusted at any point.

How far ahead should I book a jet flight instead of the Eurofighter Typhoon?

The Eurofighter Typhoon is not available for civilian passenger flights, but you should book a real ex-military jet experience, such as the L-39 Albatros, 2 to 4 months in advance because of limited aircraft availability, maintenance schedules and airspace clearances. For weekend slots in peak summer months, allow 6 months. Simulator experiences generally need 2 to 3 weeks’ notice for standard weekend bookings.

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