Eurofighter F-2000A Typhoon (Tranche 4 Late)

Il_Signor_Regio · November 16, 2025, 1:07pm

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(The Eurofighter depicted in this imagine isn’t a new T4, it was included for illustrative purposes. The pictures of the new T4 under construction will be featured in the “pictures” section).

Description:

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Back in 2024, the Italian Air Force realized that a new problem would have soon enveloped the main fighter line, made mainly of Eurofighter Typhoon. Indeed, 27 aircrafts of said line were in the old Trance 1 configuration, from the first Eurofighter batch ever realized. Not only these units could not be upgraded like more modern trances, like 2 and 3, but they were also reaching their fixed phase out deadline, scheduled in 2027-2028. Thus a new order was elaborated, one that aimed at replacing the aging aircraft with one the latest standard the eurofighter consortium could offer. The order was first revealed in the DPP (documento programmatico pluriennale, aka multi year planning document ) 2024-2026, where it was revealed that the Italian air force placed an order for 24 new units to replace the already mentioned 26 units (initially they were 27, but one was lost in Australia during an international exercise, where it crashed near the shore). What is interesting about this order the amount of financial resources invested for the acquisition of these new units, which reach the staggering amount of more than 7 billions, clearly more than enough to just buy the new units. As the document stated, most of the money will be mainly used to fund the development of new systems for the new machines, acquire new weapons, and fund the upgrade packages that will be applied in the future to the already existing fleet of T2 and T3 machines, alongside maintenance. Initially, unlike what was predicted by many newspapers, it looked like the air force wanted the new unit as soon as possible, probably without many of the upgrades that would have been finalized later in the future and with the “base” MK0 AESA radar, an already finished and in service product but clearly inferior to the new MK1 and MK2 radars, currently undergoing tests. But this ain’t the case anymore, as it was confirmed that the first aircraft will be delivered by 2028, so it’s possible that they will actually receive new features, as initially predicted. As for the radar, initially the CEO stated that the chosen one was the most basic and existing variant, the MK0, while now, according to the Italian newspaper RID, it seems that the air force is still undecided on which model they want to pick, including in the equation all three different models, MK0, 1, and 2. As for other systems, it’s very likely that the pilots will have access to the new Striker MK2, large area display (LAD), which should be ready by 2028, Litening V (already in service), Sniper, new DASS self defence system, loyal wingmen (even if it’s a little bit unlikely, given that such a feature won’t probably be ready by 2028) and lastly AMK kit, it the consortium will include it in the NG (next gen) configuration. As for armaments, the T4 late will be able to feature an upgraded and more powerful array of multirole weapons, such as Iris-t block 2, Meteor block 2, Stratus series, Brimstone 3, Spear 3, and many more weapons, that will make these aircraft a significant upgrade over the existing EFAs.

Specifications

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Weapons

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- AIM-9L

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A fairly old missile developed in the eighties. It was used for a long period by the Italian air force and was used on the eurofighter as well, but it’s unlikely that it’s still in service on the efa at all. Compatible with the aircraft.

- AIM-9LI/LI-1

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A pair German modified versions of the AIM9-L, similar to the AIM-9M. They were acquired in the late nineties and have been used on the eurofighter since it’s entry in service. It’s unlikely that they will be used on the new units, but it’s still possible, since a plenty of them remain in stock. Currently in service.

- IRIS-T

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An modern ir short range missile developed by a consortium of various nations (including Germany, Italy, Sweden and others). Currently in service.

- IRIS-T BLOCK2

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A new version of the IRIS-T missile. Recently in the DPP 2025-2027 the Italian air force mentioned it’s intention of acquiring the missile. Will be used on the new EFA’s.

- AIM132 ASRAAM

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A British advanced IR missile, in service with the RAF since the late nineties. It was trialled by the Italian air force during the initial weapon integration phase, but was never adopted in service. Compatible with the aircraft.

- AIM-120A

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The first version of the very well known AIM-120 amraam, has been in service with the Italian service since it’s creation. It is very unlikely that any missile is still used today on the eurofighter. Compatible with the aircraft.

- AIM-120B

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A small upgrade over the AIM-120A missile, has been in service with the Italian air force for a while.
Currently in service.

- AIM-120C-5

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A significant upgrade over the AIM-120B, was first introduced in the Italian air force on the leased F-16. Currently in service.

- AIM-120C-8

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The Aim-120C-8 is a further upgrade of the Aim-120C-5, recently acquired by Italy. Will be used on new EFA’s.

- AIM-120D-3

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The AIM-120D-3 is the latest and most powerful version of the AIM-120 family, recently acquired by the Italian air force to be fielded alongiside the new C-8 on it’s most modern platforms. Will be used on new EFA’s.

- MBDA Meteor

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A very advanced european missile, acquired by Italy in 2016. Altought it has been in stock for a lot of time, it has been qualified and pressed into active service only recently. Currently in service.

- MBDA Meteor BLOCK2 (BL2)

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A newer version of the Meteor missile, even tough we know nothing of it’s new features. The air force recently stated it’s intention of acquiring it in the DPP 2025-2027. Will be used on new EFA’s.

- MK-84

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An american unguided bomb, tested on an Italian eurofighter some times ago. It’s not currently in service, as the Italian air force doesn’t use unguided ordnance on it’s EFA’s. Compatible with the aircraft.

- GBU-16

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An american laser guided bomb, has been in service with the Italian air force since the late eighties.
Currently in service

- GBU-31

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A 2000 lb gps guided bomb, tested some times ago on an Italian eurofighter. Compatible with the aircraft.

- GBU-38

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A small 500 lbs gps guided bomb, tested some times ago on an Italian eurofighter. Compatible with the aircraft

- GBU-48

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A more advanced version of the GBU-16, featuring various improvements, such as GPS guidance. Currently in service.

- GBU-54

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According to the Italian newspaper the avionist, the Italian mod has confirmed some times ago the purchase of various new ammunitions, including the GBU-54. Will be used on new EFA,s.
Italian Typhoons Test Paveway IV Bombs - The Aviationist

- Paveway II

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A british laser guided bomb, tested on the Italian eurofighter during weapon integration tests. Compatible with the aircraft.

- Paveway IV

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A modern american guided bomb, developed for the UK. It was acquired by the Italian air force alongside GBU54 and 12 in 2022, and has undergone tests on an Italian EFA’s recently. Currently in service.

- BL755

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A British cluster bomb, tested during the initial weapon integration phase. It was never adopted in service due to the international ban on cluster weapons. Compatible with the aircraft.

- Brimstone 3

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The latest version of the brimstone missile series, featureing various improvements over the other models. As stated by Leonardo, the new Italian eurofighters will be integrated with Brimstone 3, even though it’s not clear if the Italian air force will adopt this missile. Compatible with the aircraft.

- Spear 3

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A new small long range missile, developed by MBDA UK. The Italian air force has expressed interest for this weapon back in 2022, and it will also be integrated with more modern software standards. Will be available in future.

The British pick MBDA’s Spear 3 cruise missile for their F-35s

- Spear EW

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The SEAD version of the Spear 3. It’s part of the weapons that will be integrated with future standards of the eurofighter software. Will be available in future.

- Storm Shadow

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A cruise missile developed by MBDA France and UK, adopted by Italian Air Force in the early 2000’s. Currently in service.

- KEPD 350

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A cruise missile developed by Germany, and tested by an Italian eurofighter during intial weapon integration phase, but never adopted into service. Compatible with the aircraft.

- Stratus LO

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A new cruise missile developed under the FC-ASW project, will be integrated on the eurofighter in future, as the replacement for Storm shadow. Will be used on new EFA’s.

- Stratus RS

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A new anty ship missile, developed under the FC-ASW programme. It’s supposed to be used on various aerial platform in future, like the Rafale and the Eurofighter, for anty ship, SEAD and anty awacs missions. Will be used on new EFA’s.

- Marte ER

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Marte ER is an Italian sea skimming missile, developed by MBDA Italia. It was tested on an Italian eurofighter with the goal of fully integrating it, but the interest fell short some times later and it was never adopted. Compatible with the aircraft.

Proposed weapons (very likely not integrated, I included them just to give an idea of the full scope of what was proposed by various companies for the Eurofighter)

- RBS15 F-ER

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A swedish anty ship missile, primarly used on the Gripen. It was one of the weapons proposed as an anty ship option for the Eurofighter, and was once fitted on a spanish eurofighter. Still, it’s not clear if the weapons was even tested in the first place.

- Hosbo (small)

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A glide bomb series developed by Germany. While the 1000 kg model was tested on a German eurofighter, this smaller version showcased once alongside an Italian eurofighter was never seen during tests, thus it’s integration into the aircraft is uncertain.

- Spice 250

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An israeli low diameter bomb with IR and GPS guidance. It was proposed for the Eurofighter some times ago by Dihel and Rafel, but the proposal wasn’t able to grab the interest of any nation, thus it probably wasn’t ever integrated

- JSM

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A very advanced anty ship missile, made by a Norwegian-American joint venture. It was proposed for the Eurofighter in various occasions, but as of now, no indication of it’s supposed integration exist.
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- AARGM

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Also known as AGM-88E, it’s a SEAD missile, developed by the US and Italy as an upgrade package for the AGM88B. It was proposed a lot of time during these two decades for the Eurofighter, but as of now, no test has been conducted yet.

- GBU-24

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An heavy 2000 lb bomb with a powerful anty bunker warhead. Featured in various occasions alongside Eurofighters in airshows, it’s not clear if it was actually ever integrated.