Aircraft

Close-up of RAF Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 ZK378, with afterburners and another Typhoon in tow at a UK airbase. The Typhoon is the backbone of RAF's air defense fleet.

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📝 Spotter's notes

The back of ZK378 with another typhoon behind it at raf Lossiemouth

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration ZK378
ICAO Type EUFI
Model Typhoon FGR4
Manufacturer Eurofighter GmbH (Consortium: Airbus, BAE Systems, Leonardo)
Airline Royal Air Force (RAF)
Livery Royal Air Force (RAF) grey tactical scheme
Military Military

🔧 Technicals

Engine Eurojet EJ200
Thrust 60 kN (13,500 lbf) dry, 90 kN (20,230 lbf) with afterburner (each)
Wingspan 10.95 m
Length 15.96 m
Height 5.28 m
MTOW 23,500 kg
Range 2,900 km (with drop tanks)
Capacity 1 (pilot only)
Cruise Speed 1,062 km/h (Mach 0.87, supercruise)
Noise Rating Approx 126 dB at takeoff, ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (military exemption)