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 Italian Eurofighter F2000 Typhoon multi-role fighter that was attached to 37 Stormo, 18 Gruppo, and participating in "Exercise Cobra Warrior 2019". Sold Out!

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

Release Date: January 2021

Historical Account: "Exercise Cobra Warrior" - Exercise Cobra Warrior is the Royal Air Force's premier tactical training event aimed at developing the tactical skills of its aircrew and supporting elements in a Composite Air Operation.

This edition took place from September 1st-20th and was controlled by directing staff at RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire, which served as the main base throughout the entire exercise.

Exercise Combat Warrior 2019 saw the UK forces training alongside personnel from other countries, with a large amount of aircraft of various types involved, including American and Israeli F-15 Eagles, Typhoons from Germany, UK and Italy.

The Exercise Director, Group Captain Robert Barrett stated: "The RAF welcomes the participation of our air force colleagues and we welcome the opportunity to train alongside all the participating nations' forces on this challenging exercise."