Mission Configuration

Swing Role

Eurofighter Typhoon as an affordable high-end swing-role weapon system whose the aircraft is fully capable of combining different operational tasks in a single mission. Capability also offers considerable cost-of-ownership benefits to and operational commanders.

: Eurofighter Typhoon Swing-Role mission configuration

2 x Laser guided bombs
4 x BVRAAM
4 x SRAAM
27mm Mauser
2 x Stand-off weapons
1 x 1000 litre fuel tanks

The high level of integration and sharing of information between the sub-systems gives the pilot an autonomous ability to assess rapidly the overall tactical situation and respond effectively to threats. This capacity for sensor fusion, in combination with a payload that features both air-to-air and air-to-surface capability, means that Eurofighter Typhoon is able to switch roles in-flight, making it the most effective swing-role weapon system available.