The production is divided into tranche 1 aircraft, tranche 2 and tranche 3 (which has ben cancelled). The tranche 1 can only perform air-to-air missions, the tranche 2 aircraft can do also air-to-ground missions. The tranche 3 version is a multi-role version but will not be produced anymore.
The last tranche 1 aircraft for the United-Kingdom have been modified to perform limited air-to-ground missions. This to fill the gap with the former jaguar aircraft. The first successful test with short range air-to-ground ammunition was successfully completed in 2007.

Superiority
The Eurofighter is an important fighter for Europe. The aircraft is excellent as a air defence jet and will be a big threat for the most modern Sukhoi fighter jets (Su-35 and Su-37). Along with the US F-22A Raptor, the eurofighter comes in service by the large air forces of Europe which are part of NATO. It will serve for many years as a very advanced air defence jet.
It is a extremely maneuverable jet thanks to the canard wings, superior aerodynamics and high thrust-to-weight engines. For the secondary role, air-to-surface, the tranche 2 version will be developed but it is not sure if this version will be even advanced as the US F-35A which is primary developed for air-to-ground missions. However the Eurofighter will be along with the French Rafale a very important fighter jet for the air defence of Europe.

Eurofighter demo showing it's superior aerodynamics and highly advanced engines


Production and development
The production of the aircraft is done by EADS Military Aircraft (Germany) BAE Systems (UK), Alenia Aeronautica (Italy) 19.5% and EADS CASA (Spain).

The production of the first series of 620 airplanes (Tranche 1) was signed in 1998. The fighter jets are still being delivered to the 4 nations.
-232 for the United-Kingdom
-180 for Germany
-121 for Italy
-87 for Spain

The production of the second series of 236 airplanes (Tranche 2) was signed in 2004.
-89 for the United-Kingdom
-68 for Germany
-46 for Italy
-33 for Spain

Alenia Aeronautica is in charge of final assembly for the 121 Italian aircraft. They have responsibilities of the design and manufacturing of left wing, rear fuselage, wing pylons and the System Design of the navigation, armament, utility control, propulsion, secondary power systems for all aircraft.

Technical

Characteristics
The eurofighters have PSP2 Capability (Production System Package) with Initial Defensive Aids Subsystem (DASS), Multifunctional Information and Distribution System (MIDS), Initial Direct Voice Input (DVI) and Sensor Fusion.

Electronics
The systems of the eurofighter are very advanced. The aircraft has a long-range radar, infra-Red search and track system, air-to-air missiles for short and medium-range distances.

Weapons
Originally the tranche 1 eurofighters were only be able to carry air-to-air weapons, The last batch of Tranche 1 aircraft have a limited air-to-surface capacity. All other production aircraft will be updated to this last Tranche 1 standard. The Tranche 2 standard will have full air-to-air and air-to-ground capacity.

Cockpit
Into the advanced cockpit, the pilot can talk to the aircraft by a ''direct voice input'' system. The pilot looks to three color displays and has a covered view of the weapon control panel.

Engines
The 2 engines deliver 40.000 pounds thrust and the maximum speed is about 2125 km/h (on altitude and without payload).

General Specifications

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