Tornado vs Typhoon
The Tornado and the Typhoon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Panavia and Eurofighter respectively. Top speed is 2,420 km/h for the Tornado vs 2,495 km/h for the Typhoon. The Tornado has an operational range of 3,148 km vs 2,900 km for the Typhoon. The Typhoon operates at altitudes up to 16,765 m compared to 15,240 m for the Tornado. The Tornado has been produced in 990 units vs 589 for the Typhoon. Unit cost is $35M for the Tornado vs $90M for the Typhoon. The Tornado first flew 20 years before the Typhoon (1974 vs 1994).
| European multirole combat aircraft, renowned for operational history in Gulf War and Balkans conflict. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Panavia |
| First flight | 14 August 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 990 units |
| Average unit price | $35 million |
| European multirole fighter, renowned for service in multinational military operations since late 20th century, noted for superior air-to-air and air-to-surface capabilities. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Eurofighter |
| First flight | 27 March 1994 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 589 units |
| Average unit price | $90 million |
| Wing area | 26.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2420 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,148 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 13,890 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,936 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 51.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2495 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,900 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,765 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,116 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Tornado or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,495 km/h compared to the Tornado's 2,420 km/h, a difference of 75 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tornado or Typhoon?
The Tornado has a longer range at 3,148 km compared to the Typhoon's 2,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tornado or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a higher service ceiling at 16,765 meters (55,003 ft) compared to the Tornado's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tornado or Typhoon?
The Tornado has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the Typhoon's 23,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Tornado or Typhoon?
The Tornado is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Typhoon's 16.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Tornado or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the Tornado at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the Tornado or Typhoon?
The Tornado entered service first in 1980, 23 years before the Typhoon which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tornado or Typhoon?
The Tornado has been produced in greater numbers with 990 units compared to 589 units of the Typhoon.