The four-nation Eurofighter Typhoon is a foreplane delta-wing, beyond-visual-range, close air fighter aircraft with surface attack capability. Eurofighter has 'supercruise' capability: it can fly at sustained speeds of over Mach 1 without the use of afterburner.

Development of the aircraft has been carried out by Eurofighter GmbH, based in Munich and wholly owned by BAE Systems of the UK, Alenia Aeronautica of Italy and the EADS Deutschland (formerly DaimlerChrysler) and EADS Spain (formerly CASA). In January 2003, Norway signed an agreement for industrial participation in the project, but has not committed to purchase of the fighter. The EJ200 engine has been developed by Eurojet GmbH, in Munich which is owned by Rolls Royce, MTU Aero Engines, Fiat Aviazione and ITP.

One major advantage of the aircraft over current types is its ability to undertake 'swing role' missions. For these, Typhoon can be equipped to undertake both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions in a single sortie, switching between the two separate attack modes in flight, something not possible with a Tornado GR4 for example. And with nine underwing weapon-mounting points, Typhoon will be equipped with 2 x Advanced Short-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (ASRAAMs), 4 x Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) whilst simultaneously carrying air-to-surface ordnance which could include Laser Guided Bombs (Paveway 2 and 3 or Enhanced Paveway), Brimstone anti-armour weapon, Storm Shadow cruise missiles and Air Launched Anti-Radiation Missiles (ALARMs), the aircraft packs a mighty punch. Ultimately, Meteor, a combination of rocket and air-breathing technology, will replace AMRAAM as Typhoon's primary long range air-to-air missile.

Pictured here is a 1:72 scale replica of a German Eurofighter EF2000 Typhoon multi-role fighter that was deployed to Rostock, Germany, during 2021. Now in stock!

Dimensions:
Wingspan: 6-inches
Length: 8-3/4-inches

Release Date: December 2023

Historical Account: "The Modern Luftwaffe" - In June 1959, West Germany's first jet fighter unit was formed as Jagdgeschwader 71 (JG 71 - Fighter Wing 71). The Geschwaderkommodore (equivalent of Group Commander or Wing Commander) was the highest-scoring fighter pilot of all time, Erich Hartmann. JG 71 was originally based at ex-RAF base Ahlhorn but in 1961 it transferred to Wittmund. April 21st, 1961, was the 43rd anniversary of the death of "The Red Baron", Manfred Von Richthofen, so the unit was given the honorary title of "Richthofen". JG 71 received the first F-4F Phantom II in 1974, which were employed in a multi-mission role but in 1988, the unit was strictly converted into a fighter wing. The F-4F is due to be decommissioned in 2012 when they are replaced by the more modern Eurofighter Typhoon.