Typhoon FGR4 - Royal Air Force
The Typhoon FGR.Mk 4 is an extremely agile fourth-generation multi-role combat aircraft, capable of the full spectrum of air operations, including air policing, peace support and high-intensity conflict.
Eurofighter Typhoon - Wikipedia
Later production aircraft have been increasingly better equipped to undertake air-to-surface strike missions and to be compatible with an increasing number of different armaments and equipment, including Storm Shadow, Brimstone and Marte ER missiles.
Features - Eurofighter Typhoon
The Eurofighter Typhoon can carry a vast range of air-to-air as well as air-to-surface weapons. The aircraft offers weapon engagement zones starting close-in at visual range up to ling range engagements.
The battle-proven Eurofighter Typhoon is the world’s most advanced new generation multi-role (not swing-role) combat aircraft available on the market. • Powered by two Eurojet EJ200 engines, providing an excellent combat thrust-to-weight ratio in excess of 1.2:1 with 30% thrust growth available
How the RAF plans to future-proof the Typhoon fighter jet
Jul 19, 2023 · In the future, they could also be loaded with air-to-surface or air-to-air weapons, still controlled by a human but would be fired from a remote platform. BAE is funding this project in the belief that there is a place for this technology in the RAF fleet of the future.
Typhoon combat aircraft - Defence Equipment & Support
Typhoon is capable of operations including air policing, peace keeping and both air-to-air and air-to-surface combat roles. Typhoon plays a key role in the UKs Quick Reaction Alert Fleet which defends British and Falkland Islands airspace. Typhoons are primarily based at RAF Lossiemouth and RAF Coningsby, and in the Falklands as part of the ...
The Aircraft - Eurofighter Typhoon
The Eurofighter Typhoon is a genuine swing-role aircraft, with the ability to carry out several roles during a mission, shifting between air-to-air and air-to-surface roles. Learn About On-Mission Capabilities.
I took the Typhoon to war: Interview with RAF Wing Commander …
Dec 29, 2021 · The Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 is the workhorse of the Royal Air Force’s air combat fleet, excelling in both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. Starting life in 2003 as a dedicated interceptor, the fighter has matured into a well-equipped multi-role combat aircraft.
Typhoon: The RAF's primary multi-role fighter jet that packs a …
Jan 12, 2024 · The Typhoon can carry a vast range of Air-to-Surface weapons and can remain on task for long periods of time with large, flexible weapons loads. It is armed with an internal 27mm Mauser cannon; ASRAAM, Meteor and AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles, Enhanced Paveway II and Paveway IV precision-guided bombs and Storm Shadow and Brimstone air-to ...
RAF hails Typhoon as ‘world’s most potent fighter’ after …
Feb 9, 2018 · The claim comes after an aircraft from the RAF’s 41 (R) Squadron recently became the first of its type to successfully fire a Storm Shadow air-to-surface missile and a next generation Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air weapon in trials.