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Suppression of Enemy Air Defences

Eurofighter Typhoon as an affordable high-end swing-role weapon system whose the aircraft is fully capable of combining different operational tasks in a single mission. capability also offers considerable cost-of-ownership benefits to and operational commanders.

Air Superiority
Mission Configuration
Mission Effectiveness

Swing Role
Air Superiority
Air Interdiction
Suppression of Enemy Air Defences
Close Air Support
Maritime Attack

Configuration

2 x Alarm

4 x BVRAAM

2 x Laser guided bombs

2 x SRAAM

27mm Mauser

2 x 1000 litre fuel tanks

Laser designator pod

The combination of pinpoint navigational accuracy, highly sophisticated onboard sensors and dedicated ''fire and forget'' weapons, enable the Eurofighter Typhoon to effectively target enemy air defences. Its long range and large payload ensure excellent performance in various supression missions such as Fighter Sweep, Dedicated SEAD and Self Protection.