Eurofighter Typhoon

Canard-delta multinational fighter developed by the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain, combining high agility with a relaxed-stability fly-by-wire design for air dominance. Progressively upgraded with AESA radar (ECRS Mk2) and expanded strike capability across its export fleet.

Max speed

2,495 km/h

Range

2,900 km

Payload

9,000 kg

💲 Approximate flyaway unit cost, recent export orders

Full specifications

Performance

Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.

Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance.: 2,495 km/h

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Max speed (Mach) Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters.: 2.35 Mach

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Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.: 2,900 km

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Combat radius Distance an aircraft can fly, complete its mission and return without refueling. Roughly a third of ferry range.: 1,389 km

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Service ceiling Maximum operating altitude. Higher gives energy advantage and sensor horizon.: 19,812 m

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Rate of climb How fast the aircraft gains altitude. Higher means better energy recovery in combat.: 315 m/s

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Thrust-to-weight Engine thrust divided by loaded weight. Above 1.0 the aircraft can accelerate going straight up.: 1.15

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Firepower

Armament, payload and guidance.

Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type.: 27 mm Mauser BK-27 revolver cannon
Hardpoints External stations for weapons and pods. More means bigger and more flexible loadouts.: 13

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Weapons payload Maximum ordnance weight the platform can carry. Higher means more strike capacity per sortie.: 9,000 kg

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Protection

Armor, countermeasures and survivability.

Countermeasures Self-protection: chaff, flares, DIRCM, towed decoys, smoke dischargers, jammers.: Praetorian (DASS) defensive aids sub-system, chaff, flares, towed radar decoy

Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.: 15.96 m
Wingspan Wingtip-to-wingtip span.: 10.95 m
Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles.: 5.28 m
Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew.: 11,000 kg
Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.: 23,500 kg
Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.: 1

Propulsion

Engine, power and fuel.

Engine Powerplant model and type.: 2x Eurojet EJ200 afterburning turbofans
Engines Number of engines. Twin-engine gives redundancy at higher cost.: 2
Thrust Total engine thrust (with afterburner where applicable).: 90 kN

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Fuel capacity Internal fuel volume.: 4,996 L
Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…: Turbofan

Sensors & avionics

Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.

Radar Primary radar. AESA (active electronically scanned array) is the current state of the art.: Captor-E AESA (ECRS Mk1/Mk2 on upgraded aircraft)
Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights.: PIRATE infrared search and track, Praetorian DASS, helmet-mounted symbology system
Datalink Network connectivity: Link 16, MADL, national datalinks. Enables cooperative engagement.: Link 16, MIDS

Program

Cost, production scale and operators.

Unit cost Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper.: $124,000,000

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Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.: 630

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Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.: 9

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Specifications compiled from public Eurofighter GmbH and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-01.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon? +

The Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon has a maximum speed of 2,495 km/h.

What is the range of the Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon? +

The Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon has a maximum range of 2,900 km.

What is the weapons payload of the Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon? +

The Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon can carry up to 9,000 kg of weapons payload.

How much does the Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon weigh? +

The Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon has a combat weight of 23,500 kg.

How many crew does the Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon require? +

The Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon requires a crew of 1.

What is the main armament of the Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon? +

The Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon's primary weapon is the 27 mm Mauser BK-27 revolver cannon.

What engine does the Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon use? +

The Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon is powered by the 2x Eurojet EJ200 afterburning turbofans.

What is the Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon used for? +

The Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon is a fighter aircraft typically used for air superiority, multirole combat, close air support.

How many countries operate the Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon? +

The Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon is operated by 9 countries.

How much does the Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon cost? +

The Eurofighter GmbH Eurofighter Typhoon has an approximate unit cost of 124,000,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration — treat this as directional.