Eurofighter Typhoon (Eurofighter EFA 2000) Germany by Gert Hilbink

About "Eurofighter Typhoon (Eurofighter EFA 2000) Germany"

by Gert Hilbink

About the artwork

The Netherlands considered purchasing the Typhoon as a replacement for the General Dynamics F-16 in 2001 but nevertheless participated in the development of the US Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). The main arguments cited by supporters of the JSF against the Eurofighter are that the concept would be outdated (the design dates from 1985 at the time of the Cold War with a potential threat from the USSR nearby) and that the aircraft would be too expensive to maintain because of its two engines instead of one. In a renewed candidate comparison by the Dutch government in 2008, both Eurofighter Typhoon and Dassault Rafale withdrew from the competition, believing that the decision had already been made. Norway also considered buying the Typhoon, along with the Saab Gripen and the JSF as successors to their F-16, but ultimately opted for the JSF. By May 2007, 22 years after the first design, there were 125 operational Typhoons in five countries. In July that year, Austria's first Typhoon, the AS001, became operational at Hallbergmoos. A year later, Saudi Arabia was delivered its first aircraft. In November 2011, an aircraft was delivered to the Spanish Air Force, bringing the total number of deliveries to 300. The RAF uses the aircraft for Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) tasks and in foreign operations. The RAF intends to use the aircraft until 2040. Want to take another look at other photos from my shop? Then visit https://www.werkaandemuur.nl/index/shop/nl/Gert-Hilbink/shop/27125