Eurofighter -Typhoon Entwicklungsprogramm Peter Huber Chief Engineer Typhoon CASSIDIAN AS Page 1 1
Content Initial Concept Studies Top-Level Operational Requirements International Cooperation Eurofighter Programme Organisation and Workshare Overall Timescales Development/Production Weapon System Key Features Logistic Concept Eurofighter Page 2 2
Programme History (Summary) Feasibility Studies and Concept Phases for a new fighter aircraft started in the second half of the 70 s The Development Phase started beginning 1988 Beginning 1998 the umbrella contract for the production of 620 Eurofighter aircraft has been signed Mid 2003 the Type Acceptance of the Entry-into-Service aircraft standard has been signed and first aircraft were handed over to the Air Forces of the Eurofighter Nations Initial-Operating-Clearance (IOC) achieved end of 2004, Final- Operating-Clearance (FOC) achieved in 2009 First Combat Mission in March 2011 Page 3
The Emergence of a Weapon System AIR FORCES / GOVERNMENTS / PROCUREMENT AGENCIES THREAT SCENARIO INDUSTRY Operational Research Studies Operational Research Studies New Technologies Requirements Budget WS- Specification Contract Programme Price Configurational Studies Page 4
Concept Studies and European Cooperation Attempts Strake Trapez TID ACA/EAP Strake Delta Δ-Canard ECF ECA TID ACA/818L Strake P96 P103 ECF ECA P110 TID ACA /EAP EAP Mirage 2000 ECA ACX Rafale 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 Page 5
Programme History - Concept Studies 1976 EADS-D TKF EADS-D BAES ECF EADS-D BAES AMD-BA ECA BAES P 110 1988 EADS-D BAES ALN 1982 ACA Page 6
Operational Requirements / European Staff Requirement Primary Air Defence and secondary Air to Surface role under all weather contions Single seat with full capability / twin seat for training Multi- / swing role capability Low mass / high thrust to weight ratio High agility in subsonic and supersonic flight regime Autonomous capability Interoperability High mission effectiveness High weapon system availability Low life cycle cost Growth potential 2010 CASSIDIAN - All rights reserved 11 March 2009 10. Mai 2011 Page 7 7
International Cooperation Deutschland Italien Spanien Großbritannien Contractor Customer Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH Alenia BAES EADS CASA EADS Deutschland NETMA (NATO EF2000 and Tornado Development, Production and Logistic Management Agency) Avio Eurojet Turbo GmbH ITP MTU RR Page 9 9
Workshare - System Design Responsibilities GERMANY 33,0 % (D) [ EADS-D ] SPAIN 13,0 % (D) [ EADS CASA ] UNITED KINGDOM 33,0 % (D) [ BAES ] ITALY 21,0 % (D) [ ALN ] Flight Control System Attack & Ident Hydraulics Landing Gear External Lighting Detectability Gun Manufacture of Centre Fuselage Final Assembly German Aircraft Structural Technology ECS Communication Syst. Manufacture of Right Hand Wing Final Assembly Spanish Aircraft Avionics Integration Displays & Control Electrical System Fuel System DASS Electromagnetic Compatibility / Lightning Strike Loads / Flutter Manufacture of Front Fuselage, Rear Fuselage (stage I), Fin Final Assembly British Aircraft Utilities Control System Navigation Secondary Power Syst. Armament Control Syst. Propulsion Integration Manufacture of Left Hand Wing, Rear Fuselage (stage II + III) Final Assembly Italian Aircraft Page 10 10
R Workshare Production Phase 19.5% 37.5% 43.0% EADS - D - 30.0 % EADS - CASA - 13.0 % Major Component Production: Single source D E GB 180 Lfz 87 Lfz 232 Lfz Final Assembly: National I 121 Lfz Page 11
Flying Weapon System Development General Characteristics Complex and tedious requirements definition Aircraft developed and built according to agreed Weapon System Performance Specification Aircraft built to order and owned by customer Modifications only allowed with customer authorisation Incremental build-up in capabilities - Initial A/A, full A/A, initial A/S, full swing roll capability, product enhancements Aircraft build standards grouped into blocks and production software configurations Extensive retrofit programmes Complex configuration control Certification (fit for flight) and Qualification (fit for purpose) according to agreed process with EF Nations possible programme re-orientation(s) during development and production due to political constraints Page 12
Time Scales - Development 1988 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Main Development Contract Signature FF DA1 FF IPA2 Initial Operational Clearance Final Operational Clearance 2014 2015 Main Development Phase T1 SRP 1 SRP 2 SRP 4.0 SRP 4.3 FF IPA7 T2 Development SRP 5.0 SRP 5.1 P1Ea P1Eb Phase 1 Enhancement SRP 10 SRP 12 P1Ea P1Eb T3 CORP Page 13
Time Scales - Production 1988 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Initial Operational Clearance Development Phase Final Operational Clearance 1st T1 A/C Delivery Tranche 1 148 A/C (44GE) 1st T2 A/C Delivery Tranche 2 251 A/C (79GE) 1st T3 A/C Delivery Austria (15) Tranche 3a 112 A/C KSA (72 A/C) Tranche 3b 124 A/C Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) In-Service Phase 1988 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Page 14
Overall Timescales - Life Cycle 1975 1980 1985 1090 1095 2000 2005 2010 2015 2030-40 Airstaff Target Main Development Contract Umbrella Contract Concept Phase Definition Phase FF DA1 FF IPA2 IOC FOC Main Development Phase P1Ea P1Eb Overall Product Life Cycle: 50 Years First Aircraft Delivery Phase 1 Enhancement Concept Phase: 10 Years (20%) Definition Phase: 1.5 Years (3%) Development Phase (FOC): 20 Years (40%) In-Service Time: 30 Years (60%) Production Phase First Combat Mission In-Service Phase Page 15
Key Parameters Max Load Factor subsonic: +9 / -3 g supersonic: +7 / -3 g Max Speed Mach 2 / 750 kts Max Altitude > 55 kft Service Life 25 years / 6.000 flight hours External Stores 13 stations Masses Basic Mass Empty 11,3 t Max. Take Off Weight 23 t Max. External Load up to 8.000 kg Dimensions Wing span 10.95 m Length overall 15.96 m Height 5.28 m Wing area 51,2 m² Engines 2 x EJ 200, each max Dry 60 kn / max Reheat 90 kn Page 16 16
Key Features Air Vehicle Aerodynamically unstable delta-canard configuration High thrust to weight ratio Highly integrated structures, carbon fibre composites, and advanced light weight metal alloys Quadruplex fly-by-wire flight control system Carefree handling and excellent flying qualities in entire operational flight envelope High agility in subsonic envelope and superior turn performance in the supersonic flight regime Superior Air-to-Air performance WVR and BVR Low radar cross section Page 17
Key Features - Avionics Highly integrated Avionics System Dual redundant AVS databus network Advanced Man-Machine-Interface with multi-functional displays, direct-voice-input and HOTAS operation Helmet-mounted sight Multi-mode Radar with multi-target acquisition and tracking Forward Looking Infrared / Infrared Search and Track System Sensor Fusion State of the art Defensive Aids System Variety of weapons can be carried in one mission multi role / swing role capability All weather, day and night capability Page 18
External Load Configurations Air-to-Ground Air-to-Air Multi-Role / Swing-Role 6 BVRAAM 2 SRAAM 27 mm Gun 3 x 1000 Liter Fuel Tanks 2 Cruise Missiles 6 BVRAAM 2 SRAAM 27 mm Gun 1 x 1000 Liter Fuel Tank 4 BVRAAM 2 SRAAM 27mm Gun 1 LDP 2 GBU 10, 4-6 GBU16, PWII or Paveway IV 2 x 1000 Liter Fuel Tanks Page 19 19
Logistic Concept Eurofighter Squadron: On A/C Maintenance limited off A/C work System Support, Software Maintenance Aircraft Repair/Overhaul, Retrofit Engine Repair/Overhaul Equipment Repair GE National Support Center (Cooperative Model) Cassidian Manching Cooperative Model Airframe MTU München Plant Cooperative Model Engine Standard Equipment Supplier Supplier selected Equipments Air Force Page 20
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