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Derived metrics
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Range per tonne#13 of 65
123.4 km/t maximum range ÷ MTOW in tonnes
Span-to-length ratio#55 of 68
0.69 wingspan ÷ fuselage length
Weight per metre#54 of 68
1.47 t/m MTOW ÷ fuselage length
Range in hours#62 of 65
1.2 h maximum range ÷ cruise speed
Sense of scale
How big is it, really?
The Eurofighter Typhoon's wingspan, against things you already know the size of.
Specification
The numbers
| Length | 15.96 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.95 m |
| Height | 5.28 m |
| MTOW | 23,500 kg |
| Max speed | 2,495 km/h |
| Range | 2,900 km |
| Crew | 1 |
| First flight | 1994 |
| Built | 600 |
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The story
What makes it different
Aerodynamically unstable by design and flyable only through quadruplex fly-by-wire. Exceptional climb and high-altitude performance.
Against a 10.95 m wingspan the Typhoon carries 23,500 kg at maximum takeoff weight and reaches 2,495 km/h. First flight was 1994, and 600 were built.
Common questions
Eurofighter Typhoon — the short answers
How fast is the Eurofighter Typhoon?
The Eurofighter Typhoon cruises at about 2,495 km/h — roughly 1347 knots, or 1,551 mph.
How far can the Eurofighter Typhoon fly?
The Eurofighter Typhoon has a maximum range of about 2,900 km (1,566 nautical miles, 1,802 miles). At its cruise speed that is roughly 1.2 hours in the air.
Is the Eurofighter Typhoon still in production?
Status: In production — in service. The Eurofighter Typhoon first flew in 1994, and about 600 have been built.
How big is the Eurofighter Typhoon?
The Eurofighter Typhoon is 15.96 m long with a wingspan of 10.95 m and a height of 5.28 m. Its maximum takeoff weight is 23,500 kg.
Variants
The Eurofighter Typhoon line
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Sources
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