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Providing the European Airforces with Air Dominance, 24/7
Author : Airforce-Technology.com / Date : 2006-03-19 14:30 View or add comments : Average members rating : 0
Eurofighter is a single-seat, twin-engine, agile combat aircraft which will be used in the air-to-air, air-to-ground and tactical reconnaissance roles. The design of Eurofighter Typhoon is optimized for air dominance performance with high instantaneous and sustained turn rates, and specific excess power. Special emphasis has been placed on low wing loading, high thrust to weight ratio, excellent all round vision and carefree handling. The use of Stealth technology is incorporated throughout the aircraft?s basic design. Eurofighter's air dominance supremacy and versatility as a multi-role combat aircraft is marked by its highly potent and comprehensive air-to-surface attack capability and it ability to perform Air Interdiction, Close Air Support, Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses, and Maritime Attack. Eurofighter?s high performance is matched by excellent all round vision and by sophisticated attack, identification and defense systems which include the ECR 90 long range radar and Infra Red Search and Track (IRST) system, advanced medium and short range air-to-air missiles and a comprehensive electronic warfare suite to enhance weapon system effectiveness and survivability. Eurofighter Typhoon is intentionally aerodynamically unstable to provide extremely high levels of agility, reduced drag and enhanced lift. The unstable design cannot be flown by conventional means and the pilot controls the aircraft via a computerized ?fly by wire? system. The Eurojet EJ200 military turbofan was designed specifically to match Eurofighter Typhoon?s mission requirements. The EJ200 engine combines high thrust with low fuel consumption. For more information click HERE |