Eurofighter Typhoon
Period: Post-WWII
Collection Ref: 1994/1338/A
Location: RAF Museum London, Milestones of Flight
This is the most modern aircraft in the RAF and can fly
at more than twice the speed of sound. The UK, Germany
and Italy worked together to develop the many advanced
features of this state-of-the-art machine.
The Eurofighter Typhoon is a key part of the Royal Air
Force's equipment in the 21st century. It is a 'swing role' aircraft
in that it can operate as fighter and, in due course as the design evolves,
as a bomber and a ground attack aircraft. The Eurofighter also builds
on a long history of British multi-role fighters and other European collaborative
projects.
What makes this a Milestone Aircraft?
This replica illustrates the future
of air defence and the Royal Air Force. The Typhoon is cutting edge technology
and built by a consortium of European countries. It represents a vision
of the future. An original example will take its place in due course.
Donated by BAE SYSTEMS
When you visit RAF Museum London, compare the Eurofighter with the Blériot XI next to it to
see how far we've come in
less than 100 years.
How does the
Eurofighter's pilot
aim his weapons?
By moving his head.
A supersonic aircraft can overtake its own Bullets!
