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Eurofighter

Eurofighter

Eurofighter

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High-tech in the skies has a name: Eurofighter. Eurofighter is EADS Military Air Systems' most important programme. Integrated systems, an optimal human-machine interface and state-of-the-art production technologies, e.g. use of carbon fibre composites (CFCs), make Eurofighter the most state-of-the-art high-performance multirole combat aircraft currently around. Not only are innovative and advanced technologies united in this fighter aircraft, but it also represents an international programme of great political and economic significance.

In all, 707 aircraft have been ordered to date:

Germany 180
United Kingdom 232
Italy 121
Spain 87
Austria 15
Saudi Arabia 72

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Technical Data

Max. speed: M 2.0
Max. takeoff weight: 23 t
Engines: 2X90 kN (EJ200)
Overall length: 15.96 m
Wingspan: 10.95 m
Overall height: 5.28 m