How many weapons does Eurofighter Typhoon will carry?

The Eurofighter Typhoon, a European multinational twin-engine, supersonic, canard delta wing, multirole fighter, is a highly versatile aircraft utilized by several air forces worldwide.

Competing with other advanced fighters like the F16 and the Rafale, the Typhoon stands out with its extensive weapons carrying capabilities, enabling it to perform a broad spectrum of missions ranging from air superiority to ground attack.

In its air-to-air role, the Typhoon can carry an impressive array of missiles. These include the AIM-120 AMRAAM and the MBDA Meteor, which are beyond visual range radar-guided missiles, and the IRIS-T, AIM-132 ASRAAM, and AIM-9 Sidewinder heat-seeking missiles. This diverse selection allows the Typhoon to effectively engage enemy aircraft in both short and long-range scenarios.

For air-to-surface missions, the Typhoon is equipped with a variety of missiles such as the Storm Shadow/Scalp EG, Brimstone, AGM-88 HARM, Taurus KEPD 350, and the SPEAR 3, which is currently in progress.

Additionally, the aircraft is capable of carrying anti-ship missiles like the Marte ER, with the capacity to hold up to six Marte ER missiles on six hardpoints, and the Joint Strike Missile, which is planned for future integration.

The Typhoon’s ground-attack capabilities are further enhanced by its ability to deploy an array of bombs. This includes the Paveway II, III, and Enhanced Paveway series of laser-guided bombs, the 500-lb Paveway IV, and the Small Diameter Bomb, which is planned for its P2E (Phase 2 Enhancement) program.

Furthermore, work began in 2018 to incorporate the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) into its arsenal, with future potential to include the HOPE/HOSBO.

The Typhoon’s versatility in its weaponry is underscored by its adaptability to various mission requirements. Under the Tranche 2, Block 15 Enhanced Operational Capability (EOC) 2 program, the Meteor missile was integrated into the Typhoon’s arsenal, and a similar capability was achieved in the RAF under “Project Centurion.”

This project modified 107 Tranche 2 and 3 Typhoons to use the Meteor along with the Brimstone and Storm Shadow air-to-ground missiles, significantly boosting its combat effectiveness.