First it was renamed "European Fighter 2000" (EF2O00), then "EurofIghter", and finally "Typhoon".
In the mid-1980s, several major European countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, were planning to jointly develop a "future European fighter" to replace the previous generation of fighter jets in each country. "Tornado" and other fighter jets are expected to enter service in the mid-1990s. Due to disagreements over the design of the aircraft, France withdrew midway and developed the Rafale fighter jet independently. The "Future Eurofighter" plan was also delayed again and again, and its name was changed several times. It was first renamed "European Fighter 2000" (EF2O00), then "EurofIghter" (EurofIghter), and finally named "Typhoon" (Typhoon). /p>
The "Typhoon" fighter is 14.96 meters long, with a wingspan of 10.95 meters and a height of 5.28 meters. The power unit is two turbofan engines. The maximum lifting weight is about 21 tons and the maximum speed is 2125 kilometers. m/h. It is a medium-sized fighter aircraft that focuses on air combat and seizes air superiority, and has both ground and sea attack capabilities.
As a new generation fighter aircraft jointly developed by several developed countries. "Typhoon" certainly combines the strengths of various companies. Each part of the aircraft is developed by each country, and the most advanced technology is used as much as possible. For example, a large number of advanced materials and production processes are used to greatly reduce the weight of the aircraft, reduce the radar reflection cross section, and shorten the time. Development cycle. The "Typhoon" power unit EJ2O0 engine has high thrust and a high thrust-to-weight ratio. It can travel at supersonic speeds in reverse and ensures the "Typhoon"'s high maneuverability. Simply put, it is to reduce the pilot's fatigue as much as possible. Burdens, such as the audio control system, the pilot only needs to give instructions through voice to perform certain operations. Of course, the "Typhoon" is not perfect. Compared with the American F-22 fighter jet, the "Typhoon" is greatly inferior in stealth performance. Inferior, the designers believe that the maneuverability of the aircraft cannot be sacrificed for the sake of stealth. Even so, the "Typhoon" still adopts many stealth measures, and the radar reflection cross section can be reduced to a minimum of 2-3 square meters'. It is capable of air combat and seizing air supremacy, as well as ground attack and tactical reconnaissance. The aircraft has a variety of weapon configuration modes for air-to-air, air-to-ground, and air-to-sea attacks, and can carry a variety of advanced conventional and guided weapons. The launch equipment and weapons can enable the "Typhoon" to conduct beyond-visual-range air combat.
The joint development of fighter jets by multiple countries has advantages and disadvantages. The disadvantage is that it is sometimes "difficult to agree with everyone"; The advantages of being the largest, most export-friendly and leading the market have been revealed. Although it has not yet been put into service, several developing countries have ordered 148 aircraft. The United Kingdom is also preparing to purchase an additional 232 aircraft. Recently, Greece also stated that it will purchase at least 60-80 aircraft. "Typhoon" and invested in the "Typhoon" project. The European Fighter Consortium, which is responsible for the production of "Typhoon", is more optimistic and estimates that there will be at least 800 "Typhoon" market purchase potential in the future. As the number of purchases increases, the price of a single aircraft will also increase. will come down, which is in sharp contrast to the high price and pitiful purchase quantity of the French "Rafale". Within 30-40 years at the beginning of the 21st century, the "Typhoon" will definitely keep pace with fourth-generation fighter jets such as the F-22. And dominates most of the European main fighter market
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Crew: 1 person Length: 14.96 meters Wingspan: 10.95 meters Height: 5.28 meters Wing area: 50.0 square meters
Maximum speed: 2125km/h Cruising speed: 980km/h Empty weight: 9750kg Maximum take-off weight: 21000kg Maximum bomb load: 6500kg
Special flight range: 2840km Combat radius : 460-550km Takeoff roll distance: 480m Landing roll distance: 400m
Main weapons: 1 27mm Mauser BK27 cannon, 13 external hardpoints, optional 4 "air flash" air-to-air missiles missiles and 2 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles and surface-to-surface missiles