Eurofighter Typhoon
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Eurofighter Typhoon is a multirole fighter (air superiority first) built by Eurofighter in Europe. It first flew in 1994 and entered service in 2003. A twin-engine delta-canard fighter optimized for agile air combat, later grown into a multirole jet.
- Top speed2,495 km/h (1,550 mph)
- Range2,900 km (1,802 miles)
- First flight1994
- Wingspan11 m (36 ft)
Eurofighter Typhoon specs
| Top speed | 2,495 km/h (1,550 mph) · Mach 2.35 |
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| Range | 2,900 km (1,802 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 16,765 m (55,003 ft) |
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| Length | 16 m (52 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 11 m (36 ft) |
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| Height | 5.3 m (17 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 24 t (51,808 lb) |
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| Empty weight | 11 t (24,251 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 pilot |
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| Engines | 2 × EJ200 afterburning turbofan |
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| First flight | 1994 |
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| Entered service | 2003 |
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| Built by | Eurofighter (Europe) |
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Eurofighter Typhoon facts
- A four-nation project from Britain, Germany, Italy and Spain.
- Its canard-delta layout is unstable by design for extreme agility.
Quick quiz
When did the Eurofighter Typhoon first fly?
In 1994.
Who built the Eurofighter Typhoon?
Eurofighter, in Europe.
How fast can the Eurofighter Typhoon fly?
Its top speed is 2,495 km/h (1,550 mph) · Mach 2.35.
How far can the Eurofighter Typhoon fly?
About 2,900 km (1,802 miles).
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