Introduction
Materials & Production
Airframe Performance
Avionics & Sensors
Sub Systems
Swing Role
Cost
Logistics Support
 This Information focuses on the Eurofighter Typhoon's powerplant, the EJ200 and the six high-end sub-systems incorporated into the aircraft's overall system architecture. Please click on a tab to learn more about these systems.
The Environmental Control Systems (ECS) provide conditioned and partially conditioned air to the cockpit canopy seal, anti and demisting systems, anti-g suit, as well as to radar, FLIR and avionics sub-systems. The system is designed to minimise the risk of total power loss by using a high level of redundancy and system partitioning. Power provided is 115/220v, 400Hz, 3 phase AC, 28v DC. Fuel is contained in the centre fuselage and wings as well as the external, underwing drop tanks. A retractable refuelling probe is mounted on the starboard front fuselage. Two separate, independent hydraulics systems are incorporated in the aircraft, supplying various items, such as the canopy, FCS, brakes and undercarriage. One 4000psi engine-driven gearbox powers each system. Dramatically reducing pilot workload, the Utilities Control System (UCS) provides continuous control monitoring and fault detection for the aircraft's general systems, and also acts as an interface in the avionics architecture. The Secondary Power System (SPS) enables the hydraulic and electrical systems, and engine starting. It consists of an Auxilliary Power Unit (APU) and two engine-driven gear boxes.
The Eurojet EJ200 engine is Europe’s latest high performance, advanced technology military turbofan designed to fulfil the demanding requirements for the next generation of combat aircraft. EJ200 features mechanical design simplicity with a minimum number of robust compressor and turbine stages. It is a two-spool engine with single stage turbines driving the three-stage fan and five-stage HP compressor. Combustion design is annular with vaporising burners. The overall design provides a small lightweight engine with high strength and high temperature capability. Features include:
 
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