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Typhoon vs X-31 EFM Vector

Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇪🇸🇬🇧🇮🇹 Typhoon
Rockwell-MBB X-31 EFM Vector military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇺🇸 X-31 EFM Vector
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Specifications
Typhoon X-31 EFM Vector
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇪🇸 Spain🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇩🇪 Germany🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Eurofighter Rockwell-MBB
First flight 27 March 1994 11 October 1990
Year introduced 2003 --
Number produced 589 units 2 units
Average unit price $90 million --
Wing area 51.2 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 7.3 m
Height 5.3 m 4.4 m
Length 16.0 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 2495 km/h 1448 km/h
Operational range 3,790 km -- km
Service ceiling 16,765 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,500 kg 7,303 kg
Empty weight 11,000 kg 5,175 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,163 kgf 1 x 4,808 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Typhoon or X-31 EFM Vector?
The Typhoon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,495 km/h compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 1,448 km/h, a difference of 1,047 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Typhoon or X-31 EFM Vector?
The Typhoon has a longer range at 3,790 km compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Typhoon or X-31 EFM Vector?
The Typhoon has a higher service ceiling at 16,765 meters (55,003 ft) compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Typhoon or X-31 EFM Vector?
The Typhoon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 7,303 kg.
Which is larger, the Typhoon or X-31 EFM Vector?
The Typhoon is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 13.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Typhoon or X-31 EFM Vector?
The Typhoon has been produced in greater numbers with 589 units compared to 2 units of the X-31 EFM Vector.