Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon Luftwaffe TAKTLWG 74 60th Anniversary 2016 Diecast - 1/72

The JC Wings range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. JC Wings have earned a reputation for producing high-quality models that can be displayed right out of the box.

This is a 1:72 scale diecast scale model ready to display on its included landing gear. See above for display stand options.

JC Wings diecast airplanes feature:

• Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
• Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
• Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
• Selected moving parts such as canopies, control surfaces and swing-wings.
• Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
• Limited edition model with certificate of authenticity.

The Eurofighter Typhoon is a multirole fighter featuring a twin-engine and a canard–delta wing design. Initially conceived as an air superiority fighter, the Typhoon is produced by a consortium comprising Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo, which oversees the majority of the project through a joint holding entity known as Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH, established in 1986. The NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency is responsible for managing the project and serves as the primary customer.

The development of the aircraft effectively commenced in 1983 with the Future European Fighter Aircraft program, a collaborative effort involving the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. Disputes regarding design authority and operational specifications prompted France to exit the consortium to independently develop the Dassault Rafale. A technology demonstration aircraft, the British Aerospace EAP, made its inaugural flight on 6 August 1986; the first prototype of the finalised Eurofighter took to the skies on 27 March 1994. The name Typhoon was officially adopted in September 1998, coinciding with the signing of the first production contracts that same year.

Political challenges within the partner nations significantly delayed the development of the Typhoon: the abrupt conclusion of the Cold War, diminished European demand for fighter aircraft, and ongoing discussions regarding the aircraft's cost and distribution of work. The Typhoon achieved operational status in 2003 and has been integrated into the air forces of Austria, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the air forces of Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar are among the export customers, bringing the total procurement to 623 aircraft as of 2019.

The Eurofighter Typhoon is recognized for its exceptional agility, designed to excel as a highly effective dogfighter in combat scenarios. Subsequent production models have been progressively enhanced to perform air-to-surface strike missions and to accommodate a growing array of armaments and equipment, including Storm Shadow and the RAF’s Brimstone. The Typhoon made its combat debut during the 2011 military intervention in Libya alongside the UK’s forces.