Eurofighter Typhoon T1

The early production trainer built for multirole fighter transition.

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Eurofighter Typhoon RIAT 2016 © airwolfhound

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Overview

Airbus France 2003–Present $90 million (2018)

The Eurofighter Typhoon T1 is a two-seat training and early production variant of the Typhoon fighter. Entering service in the early 2000s, it was designed for pilot conversion and initial operational capability. The aircraft forms part of the Typhoon fleet in several European air forces.

Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Eurojet EJ200 afterburning turbofan
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 13,500 lbf · 60 kN
Avionics
BAE Systems Tranche 2 avionics
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
2
Crew
—
Cabin width
—
Cabin height
—
Cabin length
—
Exterior length
15 ft 5 in  ·  4.71 m
Tail height
—
Fuselage diameter
—
Wing span
17 ft 4 in  ·  5.28 m
Baggage volume
—
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
52,000 lb  ·  23,500 kg
Max landing weight
—
Max payload
14,300 lb  ·  6,500 kg
Fuel capacity
1,640 gal · 6,200 L · 5,000 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
1,147 kt  ·  1,320 mph  ·  2,124 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
—
Range
2,047 nm  ·  2,360 mi  ·  3,790 km
Fuel burn
—
Ceiling
65,000 ft  ·  19,800 m
Rate of climb
62,600 ft/min  ·  318 m/s
Takeoff distance
300 ft  ·  90 m
Landing distance
700 ft  ·  210 m
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Eurofighter Typhoon RIAT 2013

Operational Context

Eurofighter Typhoon T1 — two-seat multirole fighter trainer

The Typhoon first flew in 1994, with the T1 variant entering service in 2003. It features a delta wing with canards and advanced fly-by-wire controls. The T1 configuration supports training and limited operational roles.

Two Eurojet EJ200 turbofan engines producing approximately 20,000 pounds of thrust (90 kN) each with afterburner power the aircraft. Maximum speed exceeds Mach 2. Maximum takeoff weight approaches 51,000 pounds (23,133 kg).

The T1 variant helped introduce the Typhoon into operational service. Later upgrades expanded multirole capability. The aircraft remains a key component of European air defense forces.