Eurofighter Typhoon - Wikipedia
The Typhoon had its combat debut during the 2011 military intervention in Libya with the UK's Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Italian Air Force, performing aerial reconnaissance and ground-strike missions. The type has also taken primary responsibility for air-defence duties for the majority of customer nations.
Typhoon FGR4 - Royal Air Force
The Typhoon FGR.Mk 4 is a highly capable and extremely agile multi-role combat aircraft, capable of being deployed for the full spectrum of air operations, including air policing, peace support and high-intensity conflict.
Eurofighter Typhoon variants - Wikipedia
The Typhoon replaced the RAF's Tornado F3 (fighter) and Jaguar (ground attack) forces. They will equip five front-line squadrons , one front-line flight and one reserve squadron, the Operational Conversion Unit (OCU).
How the RAF’s Typhoon usage has soared since Ukraine conflict …
Jul 18, 2023 · The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has dramatically ramped up operating hours on its Eurofighter Typhoon fleet since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, achieving a record level of frontline...
The Falaise Pocket Scourge: The RAF’s Hawker Typhoon
This was the big British Hawker Typhoon, a low-wing, all-metal monoplane with a powerful single engine, bubble canopy, and the capacity to carry machine guns or 20mm cannons, plus bombs and rockets.
I took the Typhoon to war: Interview with RAF Wing Commander …
Dec 29, 2021 · The Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 is the workhorse of the Royal Air Force’s air combat fleet, excelling in both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. Starting life in 2003 as a dedicated interceptor, the fighter has matured into a well-equipped multi-role combat aircraft.
Disrupt, deceive and disable: RAF Typhoons' new radar closer to …
Sep 24, 2024 · RAF Typhoons are being given a new capability to take the fight to the enemy - not with bombs or missiles, but with an advanced new radar - and the system looks set to take flight shortly.
RAF Typhoon completes first public display on blend of …
Jul 23, 2024 · The RAF's Typhoon Display aircraft at RIAT 2024. This weekend the RAF Typhoon made history when it completed its first public display on a blend of sustainable fuel and regular jet fuel at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT).
Royal Air Force Typhoons launch with new missile
Dec 10, 2018 · RAF Typhoons launched from RAF Lossiemouth this morning for the first time with the Meteor Air-to-Air missile in defence of UK airspace during a Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) mission.
Typhoon combat aircraft - Defence Equipment & Support
Typhoons are primarily based at RAF Lossiemouth and RAF Coningsby, and in the Falklands as part of the Quick Reaction Force. Typhoons have operated in the Gulf and Middle East, North Africa and are currently participating with NATO air defence operations in …