Inside The Cockpit Part VII-Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon

Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon

Overview:
In the early 1980s, several European countries, Britain, Germany, Italy, France, and Spain, were all on the lookout for indigenous aircraft they could use to replace their existing fleets when they reached obsolescence. Above all else, the countries desired a highly maneuverable aircraft instead of missile-equipped interceptors, able to handle any combat situation thrown at it and come out as good as new. Amid disputes, squabbles, and an endless amount of political disagreements emerged the excellent EF2000, now known universally as the Eurofighter Typhoon. It continues to serve with distinction under both European and Saudi Arabian colours, and countries such as Japan and India have shown interest. The Typhoon, arguably the greatest fighter in service other than the F-22, is certainly a prime example of European innovation.
The standard EF-2000 variant (A.K.A. Typhoon Tranche 1) was created with a focus on air superiority, although the later Tranche 2 aircraft enabled the aircraft to possess an impressive multi-role capability. It draws power from a pair of Eurojet EJ200 turbofans rated at 60 Kn each, with an afterburning option. The overall design of the EF-2000 (And all subsequent variants) is aerodynamically unstable, but as a result highly agile, and equips a computerized fly-by-wire system that will make adjustments to the aircraft as needed to keep it relatively stable. The tailless delta design and canard foreplanes allow the aircraft to make incredibly tight turns and out-maneuver most pre-4.5th generation fighters. The EF-2000 has a range of 2900 Km, a top speed of 2495 KmH and a service ceiling of 65,000 feet. Due to composite materials, the Eurofighter weighs no more than an impressive 11,000 Kg, although fully loaded it can weigh slightly more than double that amount.

Pilots flying the Eurofighter will sit on the combat-proven Martin Baker zero-zero ejection seat, with a HUD and TV-Screens at their disposal, eliminating the time needed to process information and react to impending combat situations. Another feature that allows the pilot to speedily interact with his/her aircraft is a voice-command system, which permits the craft to respond to certain spoken instructions. To the fore of the two-part glass canopy rests a nose mounted radome, housing the aircraft's avionics systems and sensor equipment. A single electronic-countermeasure pod sits at the tip of each wing, the only visible indications of the EF-2000's formidable Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) systems contained within the craft. The Eurofighters countermeasure options include radar jamming, chaff/flare dispensers, and the afterburning capability of the EJ200 which allows a speedy escape. Advanced AAM's such as AIM-9L Sidewinders, AIM-120 and AIM-132s can be carried. The Tranche 2 multi-role Eurofighter can also equip bombs, AGMs such as the Maverick, and even anti-radiation ALARM and AGM-88 HARM missiles.

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[sailorofthesky106]

L' EF2000 è l' aereo migliore a mio parere, alla pari con l' F22, l' F22 si è stealth, ma l' EFA fa manovre a 9g per periodi di tempo prolungato, è molto più veloce del raptor, ed è in via di sviluppo, in particolare sul sistema di armamento, senza contare che è semistealth e il raptor ha avuto e ha tutt' ora molti problemi...!

Nel video è un maggiore dell' Aeronautica Militare Italiana, del Reparto Sperimentale di Volo.

[GOAF2014]

@sailorofthesky106 is only stated at >1,600 miles (likely classified but Im gonna say 1,700 for easy comparison)

I would say that on paer they are very close but when they are put out into actual combat, the gap becomes more apperent.

[margalla2]

hey its not G Lock but G LOC meaning G induced Loss of Consciousness

[j99701]

this guy must have been pulling some serious G's when he came in for that high-speed turn.

[xzaxx]

@GOAF2014 ok. thanks for the information.

[GOAF2014]

@xzaxx level out as in fly straight and leveled. The pilot passed out due to the high G strain forcing blood down from his brain, the moment those Gs begin to let up he'll recover and return to normal. Its called G-lock. A G-Lock does not work the same way as a normal fainting, it very short lived. Effectively, there is no way the pilot will be out long enough for his fighter to drain itself dry

[xzaxx]

@GOAF2014 ok. thats nice. what is "level out" ? if the pilot passes out for a long time what will happen when the plane runs out of gass? i think the newer fighter planes like f-35 will drive by its self to the airport and land.

[GOAF2014]

@xzaxx The plane will notice lack of input from the pilot and will autopilot and level out to prevent a crash

[GOAF2014]

@sailorofthesky106 You cant really compare the EF2000 to the F-22A

Speed-A Supercruising Raptor (Mach 1.85) is nearly as fast as a afterburning EF2000 (Mach 2)

Stealth-Obvious Raptor advantage but the intergrated stealth chareteristics of the EF2000 aral for a 4th Gen Class fighter.

Altitude-Might as well be equal (F-22A 65,000+ > EF2000 64,900)

Thrust To Weight-EF2000 (1.15) F-22A (1.26 [with loaded weight & 50% fuel])

Range-EF2000 range actually surprised me with 1,800 miles. The F-22A Raptor

[xzaxx]

@GOAF2014 ooo ok. didnt know that. what happens if he pass out?