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Calidus B250 vs Typhoon

Calidus B250 vs Typhoon at a glance — top speed 557 vs 2,495 km/h, range 2,400 vs 3,790 km, built 2 vs 589 units.

Calidus B250 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Calidus B250
Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇪🇸🇬🇧🇮🇹 Typhoon
Specifications
Calidus B250 Typhoon
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇩🇪 Germany🇪🇸 Spain🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Calidus Eurofighter
First flight 1 July 2017 27 March 1994
Year introduced 2018 2003
Number produced 2 units 589 units
Average unit price $25 million $90 million
Wing area -- m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan 12.1 m 11.0 m
Height -- m 5.3 m
Length -- m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 557 km/h 2495 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 3,790 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 16,765 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight -- kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 2 x 9,163 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Calidus B250 or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,495 km/h compared to the Calidus B250's 557 km/h, a difference of 1,938 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Calidus B250 or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a longer range at 3,790 km compared to the Calidus B250's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Calidus B250 or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a higher service ceiling at 16,765 meters (55,003 ft) compared to the Calidus B250's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Calidus B250 or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the Calidus B250's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Calidus B250 or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the Calidus B250's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Calidus B250 or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the Calidus B250 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the Calidus B250 or Typhoon?
The Typhoon entered service first in 2003, 15 years before the Calidus B250 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Calidus B250 or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has been produced in greater numbers with 589 units compared to 2 units of the Calidus B250.