EJ200 Engine
Overview
This Information focuses on the Eurofighter Typhoon''s powerplant, the EJ200 and the six high-end sub-systems incorporated into the aircraft''s overall system architecture. Please click on a tab to learn more about these systems.
Eurofighter Typhoon is equipped with twin EJ200 engines to increase safety in peacetime and redundancy in war. The high reliability and subsequent availability ensure operational costs are reduced.
The Eurojet EJ200 engine is Europe’s latest high performance, advanced technology military turbofan designed to fulfil the demanding requirements for the next generation of combat aircraft.
The EUROJET team achieved the following design priorities:
- Air-to-Air combat superiority
- High speed interception
- High performance in dry and reheat operation, including supercruiise capability in maximum dry
- Carefree handling throughout an extensive flight envelope
- Growth potential
EJ200 features mechanical design simplicity with a minimum number of robust compressor and turbine stages. It is a two-spool engine with single stage turbines driving the three-stage fan and five-stage HP compressor. Combustion design is annular with vaporising burners. The overall design provides a small lightweight engine with high strength and high temperature capability.
Features include:
- Simple robust construction
- Full modularity with good access
- Minimal support equipment
- Long life components with low component count
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