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| Lift type | Fixed wing | ||
| Construction type | Factory-built | ||
| Control type | Piloted | ||
| Engine type | Turbofan | ||
| Application | Fighter | ||
| Final assembly | Munich | ||
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Multi-role aircraft developed and manufactured by a consortium of European countries.
Aircraft is constructed of Carbon Fibre Composites (CFC) 70% (fuselage, wings, fairings and fin); metals 15% (leading-edge flaps, canards, exhaust nozzle fairings and canopy surrounds; Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP) 12% (nose radome, inboard leading edge and fin tip); other materials 3% (fin base and leading edge, rudder trailing edge, canopy fairings, outboard flaperons and wingtip pods). Two Eurojet EJ200 engines are adjacently positioned in the rear fuselage. Delta wings are low and tailless.
Sensors provide enhanced situational awareness including Pirate infrared sensor for simultaneously detecting and tracking moving targets, Captor-M sensor for air-to-air and air-to-surface data links and multiple navigation aids.
Single or twin seated pilot(s) are seated in a glass cockpit with all-around vision and Hand-on-Throttle-and-Stick controls (HOTAS). Other cockpit features include a wide angle head up display (HUD), 3 colour multi function head down displays (MHDD) and a Helmet Mounted Symbology System (HMSS).
| Variant | Launch/First flight | Production end | |
| Eurofighter Typhoon | 1995 / 1994 | Multirole, supersonic fighter; comes in standard single-seat, or two-seat conversion configuration. |
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| Design | Design Software (1) |
| Materials | Coatings (2) Composites (5) Non-metal Materials (1) |
| Components | Active Electronic Components (1) Actuation (5) Bearings (1) Electrical Components (2) Electrical/Electronic Connectors (2) Fasteners (3) Lighting (4) Mechanical Components (5) Mechanical Connectors (1) Non-Mechanical Components (3) Passive Electronic Components (1) Sensors, Transducers & Detectors (1) Structural Components (10) Valves (3) Windows & Glass (1) |
| Airframe Systems | Airframe Assemblies (10) Cabin Interiors (1) Crew Seating (1) Environmental Systems (2) Fluid Power (6) Landing Assemblies (9) Weapons Systems (15) |
| Avionics | Avionic Components (2) Communications (Airborne) (2) Flight and Data Management (7) Imaging and Visual Systems (1) Indicators and Instruments (5) Navigation Aids (Airborne) (2) Warning Systems (2) |
| Power Systems | Auxiliary Power (1) Electrical Power Systems (4) Engine Components (6) Engines (1) Fuel Systems (5) Power Transmission (3) |
| Production | Computer Integrated Manufacturing (1) Handling Equipment (1) Heat Treatment (1) Inspection Equipment (1) Machining (3) Manufacturing Services (3) Measurement (1) Metal Processes (1) Metal Removing (1) Processes (1) Production Equipment (1) Sheet Metal Processes (1) Surface Treatment (1) Technical Consultants (1) Tooling (1) Tools (2) |
| Testing | Aircraft Operations (1) Test Equipment (5) Test Services (2) |
| Cascade Engineering | Analysis | Computer-aided Simulation: Conducted dynamic computer simulation analysis for fin mounted antenna |
| AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings | Analysis | News | Paints: Chromated and non-chromated primers, non-slip topcoats, reflective and chemical agent resistant products |
| Chemetall, part of BASF | Analysis | Corrosion Inhibitors: Corrosion protection |
| Airbus - Illescas | Analysis | Composite Structures: Empennage and aft fuselage |
| BAE Systems plc | Analysis | News | Subcontracted Composite Parts: Carbon fibre composite components & skins |
| Hexcel Composites | Analysis | Carbon-reinforced Composites: Carbon fibers, structural adhesives, honeycombs, prepregs, sandwich panels and reinforcement fabrics |
| Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace AS | Analysis | Subcontracted Composite Parts: Load carrying composites structures |
| Rockwood Composites Ltd | Analysis | News | Subcontracted Composite Parts: Parts for decoy launch systems (Eurofighter Typhoon) |
| PPG Aerospace Sealants & Coatings | Analysis | News | Fluoroelastomer Sealants: Sealant caps |
| Excalibur Systems, Inc | Analysis | Printed Circuit Boards: EXC-3900 interface board for avionics test and simulation applications |
| CESA / Heroux Devtek Spain | Analysis | Hydraulic Actuators: Foreplane actuator, landing gear door actuators; EJ200 engine VIGV master & slave actuators & nozzle actuators |
| Collins Aerospace, Actuation Systems | Analysis | Mechanical Actuators: Flap/slat actuation and control system |
| Elektro-Metall Export | Analysis | Rotary Actuators: Brake parachute lock/release unit actuators |
| Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH | Analysis | News | Hydraulic Actuators: Primary flight control actuators |
| Secondo Mona SpA | Analysis | Hydraulic Actuators: Hydraulic actuators |
| Rexnord Industries, LLC | Analysis | Bearings: Seals & bearings |
| Elektro-Metall Export | Analysis | Wire Harnesses: Emergency power unit wiring harness |
| Rotastat | Analysis | Filament Wound Structures: Wire wound components & rotor/stator winding |
| HiRel Connectors, Inc. | Analysis | Electrical & Electronic Connectors: Connectors, removal crimp and hermetic solder contacts |
| PEI-Genesis | Analysis | News | Electrical & Electronic Connectors: JN1003 multi-pin circular connectors |
| Ateliers de la Haute Garonne AHG | Analysis | Solid Rivets: Aeronautical rivets |
| Avibank Mfg. Inc. | Analysis | Fasteners: Pins, bolts, fasteners & accessories |
| Ho-Ho-Kus, Inc. | Analysis | Fasteners: Clamps and fasteners, nuts, bolts & screws |
| Collins Aerospace, Interiors | Analysis | Aircraft Exterior Lighting Systems: Anti-collision lights |
| Collins Aerospace, Interiors, Lighting Systems | Analysis | Aircraft Exterior Lighting Systems: Dual colour strobe lights, landing/taxi lights, LED navigation lights, power supplies & cables |
| Diehl Aerospace GmbH | Analysis | News | Aircraft Interior Lighting Systems: Enhanced lighting controller for cockpit |
| ECE | Analysis | Aircraft Exterior Lighting Systems: External lighting |
| M&I Materials Ltd | Analysis | News | Counterweights: Tungsten alloy parts including trim weights for the canard foreplane, ballast adjustment in the cockpit and centre of gravity positioning. |
| OVS Villella Srl | Analysis | Manifolds & Ducts: |
| Parker Aerospace - Stratoflex Products | Analysis | Disconnects: Hydraulic ground service quick disconnects |
| Rexnord Aerospace - Cartiseal | Analysis | Mechanical Seals: Contacting & non-contacting face and circumferential seals |
| Senior Aerospace - Bird Bellows | Analysis | Manifolds & Ducts: Fuel ducts |
| KEC Limited | Analysis | Connector Protection Accessories: EMC backshells for standard circular, rectangular and 'D' type connectors, bulkhead glands and fittings, cable harnesses and conduit systems |
| Device Technologies Inc. | Analysis | News | Plastic Grommets: Spring-Fast wire protection composite grommet edging |
| G & O Springs Ltd | Analysis | Springs: |
| SL Engineering Ltd | Analysis | Tube Assemblies: |
| API Delevan Inc. | Analysis | Inductors: Surface mount inductors |
| Collins Aerospace, Sensors & Integrated Systems | Analysis | Sensors/Transducers: Pitot probe; ice detectors; air data total air temperature sensors |
| A. Abete Srl | Analysis | Precision Machined Parts: Bracket assembly, flange, link actuator assembly, hinge door, access door, rib assembly, lower and upper skin. |
| BAE Systems plc | Analysis | News | Aircraft Structural Components: Outboard and centreline pylons; Aircraft Structural Components: Centre fuse frames, wing-to-fuselage brackets |
| Kanfit Ltd | Analysis | Metal Structures: Metal parts |
| Leonardo | Analysis | News | Aircraft Structural Components: Wing pylons |
| LISI Aerospace | Analysis | Aircraft Structural Components: |
| Midland Aerospace | Analysis | Metal Structures: Components & assemblies for wing & fuselage |
| Otto Fuchs KG | Analysis | Metal & Alloy Forgings: Forgings |
| Premium AEROTEC GmbH | Analysis | News | Aircraft Structural Components: Aluminium fuselage ribs |
| TITAL GmbH | Analysis | News | Metal & Alloy Castings: Aluminium & titanium investment castings |
| Zollern GmbH & Co. KG Investment Casting | Analysis | Metal & Alloy Castings: Aluminium investment casting for fuel pump housing |
| CESA / Heroux Devtek Spain | Analysis | Valves: Flapper check valves |
| Secondo Mona SpA | Analysis | Hydraulic System Valves: Pressure regulating valves |
| The Lee Company | Analysis | Solenoid Valves: ; Check Valves: ; Relief Valves: ; Hydraulic System Valves: ; Pressure Control Valves: |
| GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems | Analysis | Windshields: |
| Aercal Aerospace SA | Analysis | Fairings: |
| Airbus Defence & Space (Structures) | Analysis | Aircraft Control Surfaces: Flight control surfaces |
| Airbus Defence & Space Manching | Analysis | News | Fuselage Sections: Centre fuselage section; Wings: Right wing; Aircraft Control Surfaces: Flight control system |
| BAE Systems plc | Analysis | News | Fuselage Sections: Front fuselage including windshield & canopy; Stage 1 rear fuselage (for Alenia); Aircraft Control Surfaces: Fin & rudder; Aircraft Control Surfaces: Canards, dorsal fairing inboard flaperons |
| GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems | Analysis | Transparent Canopies: Rear-hinged, single piece canopy |
| Leonardo Aeronautics (Alenia) | Analysis | Wings: Left wing; wing pylons; Fuselage Sections: Rear fuselage |
| Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH | Analysis | News | Fly-by-Wire Systems: Fly-by-wire flight control system |
| Parker Meggitt Advanced Composites UK | Analysis | News | Radomes: Radome technology for Multi-Function Array radar system (via BAE Systems and Leonardo) |
| Premium AEROTEC GmbH | Analysis | News | Fuselage Sections: Fuselage midsections |
| Ultra Electronics Precision Control Systems | Analysis | Aircraft & Helicopter Controllers: Pilot sticktop; inboard & outboard throttle tops; undercarriage selector switch |
| Collins Aerospace, Interiors | Analysis | Cabin Signage & Displays: Indicator & exit signs |
| Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. | Analysis | Ejector Seats: Mk 16A ejection seat |
| Drytech Inc. | Analysis | Air Filters: Desiccators for moisture / contamination protection for targeting and reconnaissance pods; Air Purification Systems: Moisture and containment level control system |
| Ultra Electronics Precision Control Systems | Analysis | Vibration Damping Materials: Tuned vibration absorber system (TVAS) |
| CESA / Heroux Devtek Spain | Analysis | Reservoirs: Coolanol reservoir for radar cooling system |
| Eaton Aerospace, Fluid Conveyance Division | Analysis | Fluid Conveyance Systems: Pumps, valves, level sensors, pressure switches, refuel/defuel manifolds, and couplings |
| Lee Products Ltd. | Analysis | Hydraulic Equipment: Fluid control components |
| Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH | Analysis | News | Hydraulic Pumps: Engine driven hydraulic pump; Hydraulic Filters: Filter package units |
| PTI Technologies Inc. | Analysis | Hydraulic Filters: Filtration systems |
| The Lee Company | Analysis | Hydraulic Filters: ; Hydraulic Systems Restrictors: |
| CESA / Heroux Devtek Spain | Analysis | Aircraft Landing Gear: Nose wheel, torque tube, arrestor hook, main landing gear retraction unit |
| Diehl Aerospace GmbH | Analysis | News | Landing Gear Controls: Subunits for landing gear computer |
| Dunlop Aircraft Tyres Ltd. | Analysis | Tyres: |
| Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH | Analysis | News | Aircraft Landing Gear: Nose landing gear system; main landing gear side stays |
| MA Group (Magnaghi Aeronautica) | Analysis | Aircraft Landing Gear: Nose gear |
| Parker Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems | Analysis | Aircraft Wheels: ; Brake System Components: Brakes & braking system |
| Safran Landing Systems | Analysis | Aircraft Landing Gear: Main landing gear & nose landing gear |
| Secondo Mona SpA | Analysis | Aircraft Landing Gear: Nose landing gear telescopic locking stay & landing gear up-locks & door-locks |
| Ultra Electronics Precision Control Systems | Analysis | Landing Gear Controls: Landing gear control module (for Meggit ABS) |
| Aerea S.p.A. | Analysis | Stores Management Systems: Electro-mechanical control systems for external stores |
| BAE Systems Air | Analysis | News | Surveillance/Air Defense Radar: Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) European Common Radar System Mark 2 (ECRS Mk2) (with Leonardo) |
| Eaton Aerospace Group (MIssion Systems Divison) | Analysis | News | Weapons Countermeasures: Chaff and Flare Defensive Aid Systems (Quadriga Tranche 4 Eurofighter Typhoon fleet) |
| General Dynamics UK | Analysis | Command, Control & Intelligence Systems: Armament control system; Weapons Countermeasures: Decoy dispenser I/F unit |
| HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH | Analysis | News | Weapons Countermeasures: Core components of PRAETORIAN DASS |
| Leonardo | Analysis | News | Surveillance/Air Defense Radar: Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) European Common Radar System Mark 2 (ECRS Mk2) (with BAE Systems) developing with Leonardo in Nerviano, Palermo and Campi Bizensio; Surveillance/Air Defense Radar: Design authority for ECRS Mk0 E-scan radar and ECRS Mk2 radar. |
| Leonardo | Analysis | News | Stores Management Systems: Twin missile & twin store carriers; Weapons Countermeasures: ECM pods |
| Leonardo Defence Electronics (Selex) | Analysis | News | Infrared Target Designators: PIRATE (Passive Infra-Red Airborne Tracking System); Surveillance/Air Defense Radar: CAPTOR multimode radar; Electronic Warfare Systems: Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub-Systems (DASS); Surveillance/Air Defense Radar: ECRS Mk1 e-scan radar antenna, APSC (Antenna Power Supply & Control) and processor modules, and development of wideband capabilities with Leonardo in Nerviano, Edinburgh and Palermo |
| Leonardo Electronics | Analysis | News | Surveillance/Air Defense Radar: ECRS Mk1 e-scan radar antenna, APSC (Antenna Power Supply & Control) and processor modules, and development of wideband capabilities with Leonardo in Edinburgh, Campi Bisenzio and Palermo |
| Leonardo Electronics - Palermo | Analysis | News | Surveillance/Air Defense Radar: ECRS Mk1 e-scan radar antenna, APSC (Antenna Power Supply & Control) and processor modules, and development of wideband capabilities with Leonardo in Nerviano, Edinburgh and Campi Bisenzio |
| MBDA UK | Analysis | News | Missiles: Sotromshadow/Scalp conventionally armed stand off air-to-ground long range missile; Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) |
| Raytheon Company Missile Systems | Analysis | Missiles: AMRAAM missiles; Bombs: Paveway IV weapon system |
| Thales Optronics (Bury St Edmunds) Limited | Analysis | Infrared Target Designators: PIRATE passive infra-red airborne target tracking system |
| Ultra Electronics Intelligence & Communications | Analysis | Laser Targeting Systems: Litening laser targeting pods |
| Ultra Electronics Precision Control Systems | Analysis | Ordnance Handling Equipment: HiPPAG airborne compressor for missile infrared seeker cooling & munitions ejection |
| Herley Industries Inc. | Analysis | News | Microwave Components: Integrated microwave assembly for CAPTOR radar |
| Spectrum Control | Analysis | News | Microwave Components: RF/microwave & microelectronics |
| General Dynamics UK | Analysis | Radio Communications Equipment: Communication audio management unit |
| Rohde & Schwarz | Analysis | News | Transceivers: VHF/UHF airborne transceivers for secure voice and data transmission |
| Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division | Analysis | News | Cockpit Video Displays: Large Area Display |
| Diehl Aerospace GmbH | Analysis | News | Automatic Flight Control Systems: Flight control computer for fly-by-wire system |
| GE Aerospace (was GE Aviation Systems) | Analysis | Flight Recorders: Direct Voice Inout (DVI) |
| GE Aviation, Digital & Electrical Power | Analysis | Cockpit Video Displays: 3 Multifunction head down colour CRT displays (MHDD) |
| General Dynamics UK | Analysis | Onboard Computers: Attack & navigation computer |
| HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH | Analysis | News | Onboard Computers: Electronic core components |
| Moog Controls (UK) | Analysis | Automatic Flight Control Systems: Primary flight controls |
| HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH | Analysis | News | Reconnaissance Radar: Development of new radar system, ECRS Mk1 radar based on AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) technology |
| Autoflug GmbH & Co. | Analysis | Fuel Quantity Indicators: Fuel level sensors |
| BAE Systems Electronic Systems | Analysis | Head-Up Displays: LiteWave HUD |
| BAE Systems plc | Analysis | News | Helmet-Mounted Displays (HMD): Helmet mounted symbology system |
| Collins Aerospace, Air Management (Nord-Micro) | Analysis | Air Data Computers: Air data computers and air inlet controls |
| GE Aviation Systems Avionics | Analysis | Radar/Radio Altimeters: Mission data loader and radar altimeter |
| Northrop Grumman Italia S.p.A. | Analysis | News | Inertial Components & Systems: Fibre-optical gyro inertial navigation system & GPS receiver |
| Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH | Analysis | News | Inertial Components & Systems: Inertial measurement units |
| BAE Systems Systems & Equipment | Analysis | Terrain Awareness and Warning Systems: TERPROM and ground proximity warning |
| Collins Aerospace, Interiors, Lighting Systems | Analysis | Acoustic Horns: Warning horn |
| Honeywell Aerospace, Engines & Systems | Analysis | Auxiliary Power Units: GTCP-36-170 APU |
| Crane Aerospace & Electronics | Analysis | Airborne Electrical Power Supplies: Power management & distribution systems and auto-transformer rectifier units |
| Eaton (Martek Power) | Analysis | Power Conversion Equipment: DC/DC power converters |
| Leonardo Aeronautics (Alenia) | Analysis | Airborne Electrical Power Supplies: Secondary power generation |
| Tekdata Interconnections Ltd | Analysis | News | Cable Assemblies: Loom assemblies |
| Aerotech Herman Nelson, Inc. | Analysis | Engine Preheaters: Portable heaters |
| ITP Aero (Industria de Turbo Propulsores) | Analysis | News | Engine Housings: Design & manufacture of front jet pipe casing, turbine exit case, Con-Di nozzle, external dressings for EJ200 engines |
| Leonardo | Analysis | News | Engine Parts: Titanium engine cowlings |
| LISI Aerospace | Analysis | Engine Parts: |
| Safran Power Units | Analysis | Air Start Systems: Starting systems for EJ200 engine and microturbo designs |
| Triumph Integrated Systems - Electronics & Control - West Hartford | Analysis | Engine Controls: Engine control system |
| Eurojet Turbo GmbH | Analysis | News | Turbofan Engines: (EJ200 - Eurofighter Typhoon - EJ200 ) |
| BAE Systems plc | Analysis | News | Fuel Tanks & Systems: Centre fuse spine fuel tank |
| Collins Aerospace, Engine Components | Analysis | Fuel Nozzles: |
| Diehl Aerospace GmbH | Analysis | News | Fuel Control Systems: Fuel computer |
| Eaton Ltd | Analysis | Fuel Pumps: Fuel pumps & valves |
| Secondo Mona SpA | Analysis | Fuel Pumps: Fuel pumps and fuel valves |
| BMT Aerospace USA | Analysis | Gears & Assemblies: Gearbox assemblies & gears |
| Collins Aerospace, Power & Controls - Engine Components | Analysis | Shafts & Shaft Assemblies: Power take off shaft |
| Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH | Analysis | News | Gearboxes: AMAD Gearbox |
| Autodesk Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) (was Delcam Plc) | Analysis | News | CIM Software: Adaptive machining software |
| Didsbury Engineering Co Ltd | Analysis | Hoists: Portable hoists |
| Aercal Aerospace SA | Analysis | Heat Treatment: ; Stress Relieving: |
| Blum-Novotest GmbH | Analysis | News | Precision Measurement Equipment: TC54-10 touch probe |
| Aercal Aerospace SA | Analysis | Machining Services: ; Milling: |
| MTorres Disenos Industriales S.A. | Analysis | Milling: Milling systems with flexible tooling |
| Regal Precision Engineering Ltd. | Analysis | Turning: Turning & milling components |
| Airbus Defence & Space Manching | Analysis | News | Final Assembly: Final assembly of German & Spanish aircraft |
| BAE Systems plc | Analysis | News | Final Assembly: Final assembly of UK aircraft |
| MTU Aero Engines | Analysis | News | Final Assembly: Final assembly of EJ200 engines for German Air Force |
| ATS Applied Tech Systems Ltd. | Analysis | Optical Measurement Equipment: Fastener hole diameter measurement using portable measuring equipment & Portable DataMyte Data Collectors. QuantumSPC software for SPC analysis and reporting. (for BAE) |
| BAE Systems Air | Analysis | News | Additive Manufacturing: 3D printed components including the environmental cooling system |
| Aercal Aerospace SA | Analysis | Chemical Milling: |
| Aercal Aerospace SA | Analysis | Laser Cutting: |
| Komax France (was Komax Laselec) | Analysis | Marking Equipment: Cable & wire laser marking equipment |
| Aercal Aerospace SA | Analysis | Bending: ; Deburring: ; Forming: ; Stamping: |
| Aercal Aerospace SA | Analysis | Anodizing Services: ; Paint Application: ; Passivation: |
| Cascade Engineering | Analysis | Technical/Eng/Scientific Studies: Correlated dynamic computer simulation with physical test data for fin mounted antenna |
| MTorres Disenos Industriales S.A. | Analysis | Laser Tooling: Laser scribers with flexible tooling; Jigs & Fixtures: Assembly jigs |
| Lomas Engineering Limited | Analysis | Cutting Tools: Special drills and cutting tools |
| Omega Technologies, Inc. | Analysis | Insertion/Removal Tools: Fastener installation & removal tools; hole drilling & preparation tools |
| Intercomp Company | Analysis | Scales: Wireless weighing system for flight test system |
| Elimco Aerospace | Analysis | Test Benches: PDU test bench |
| HBK - Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer UK | Analysis | News | Vibration Analysis: Environmental noise modelling |
| Moog | Analysis | Test Equipment: Electro-mechanical and hydro-mechanical control systems |
| TechSAT GmbH | Analysis | Test Benches: Turn-key portable or stationary analyzer and simulation systems to large-scale, high-end, modular, and configurable multi-rack System Integration Benches (SIBs); special to type test equipment; FADEC test systems |
| Test-Fuchs GmbH | Analysis | Hydraulic Test Equipment: Test equipment for hydraulic components; Pneumatic Test Equipment: Test equipment for pneumatic components; Electric/Electronic Test Equipment: Test equipment for electric components; Fuel Test Equipment: Test equipment for fuel components |
| CT Ingenierie | Analysis | Testing Services: Structural analysis and justification of root rib resistance |
| Konrad Technologies UK | Analysis | Testing Services: Aerospace test system KT-6000, PAUL |
