Typhoon is a swing-role combat aircraft, capable of performing the full spectrum of air operations: from air policing, to peace support, through to high intensity conflict.
 
Technical Data

Engines – 2 Eurojet EJ200 turbojets
Thrust – 40,000lbs at max reheat
Max speed – Mach 2
Length – 15.96m
Max altitude – 65,000ft
Span – 11.09m
Aircrew – 1
Armament – AMRAAM, ASRAAM, Brimstone, Storm Shadow, Enhanced Paveway, Paveway IV, Litening III targeting pod and 27mm Mauser Cannon
 
 
The Typhoon’s airframe is largely constructed of carbon fibre composites and light alloy materials in order to save weight and increase performance. The aircraft is equipped with the advance ECR90 radar and an advanced integrated defensive aids system for self defence. The pilot can carry out many aircraft functions by voice activated commands whilst simultaneously manoeuvring the aircraft. Weapon and defensive aid inputs are made through the HOTAS system (Hands On Throttle and Stick) which allows the pilot to utilise the full potential of the aircraft without removing his/her hands from the controls. All this functionality is combined within an advanced cockpit design that is fully compatible with night-vision goggles. With pilot and airframe working in harmony, all the systems of the Typhoon come together to make it a high performance, extremely agile aircraft that allows the RAF to deliver combat air power wherever and whenever it is required.