Eurofighter Typhoon Pilots Emphasise Exceptional Performance of the EJ200 Engine in Service

HALLBERGMOOS, Germany, June 13 (PRNewswire)

EUROJET Turbo GmbH, the leading European military aerospace engineconsortium, will present the world class technology of the new generationpowerplant EJ200 at the Paris Air Show 2005. An EJ200 production engine willbe displayed at the Show at the EUROJET stand (Hall 5, G20), in combinationwith an interactive sliding device explaining the technology features of theengine.

Already in service with the Air Forces of Germany, Italy, Spain and theUnited Kingdom, the outstanding technology of the EJ200 engine hasdemonstrated exceptional performance in the Eurofighter Typhoon. Pilots fromall four nations highlight the extraordinary capabilities of the engine:

"EJ200 engines are far more powerful than any previous powerplant oftheir size, and provide the Eurofighter Typhoon with a very highthrust-to-weight ratio, which in turn translates into an unmatched agilityand performance throughout the flight envelope, including for example abreathtakingly short take-off run, or the ability to sustain supersonicflight in dry power. Power and Accuracy go hand in hand in EJ200 engine,since the Digital Engine Control allows carefree and smooth handling of theengines with quick acceleration/deceleration times and reheat selections.

EJ200 engine has been designed with a special focus on reliability andmaintenance costs. The engine systems' reliability, together with the enginecomponents' long life technology and the intelligent life management systemallow for a maximum availability and minimum operating costs." (Eurofighterpilot, Tcol. José Ma Juanas García, Jefe Grupo 11, Moron, Spain)

"Powered by the EJ200 the Eurofighter can sustain supersonic speedwithout reheat for an extended duration. In this way the engine provides theaircraft with a tactical advantage. Compared to, for example, the new F-16the EJ200 provides better thrust for the Eurofighter Typhoon in relation toits weight thereby the Eurofighter can maintain better performance whileusing less fuel in a dogfight scenario." (GAF-Eurofighter pilot Major RalfBrandis, JG 73 Laage, Germany)

"I have flown the aircraft throughout the whole flight envelope fromminimum speed up to Mach 2 and from 0 to 55.000 feet. This is the mostexceptional engine I have ever flown, with a lot of thrust. The enginematches with the aircraft carefree handling characteristics." (Eurofighterpilot Maurizio Cheli, Alenia Aeronautica, Italy)

"With over 3 years testing experience on the Eurofighter Typhoon, I amawe-struck with the massive contribution the EJ200 engine has given to theworld beating performance of this aircraft. Total carefree handling of theengine throughout the flight envelope generates a confidence that some othercombat aircraft can only admire from a distance. Not only is it theperformance that's outstanding, we can proudly boast that we have not lostany of our test sorties at Warton due to engine unreliability. Highperformance does not mean high fuel consumption. Range capability is wellabove the average and the availability to 'super-cruise' will giveEurofighter the edge in future combat. In sum, fast or slow, high level orlow level, day or night we have our trust in what the EJ200 can deliver nowand in the future." (Mark Bowman, Typhoon Project Test Pilot, BAE Systems,UK)

"The EJ200 has breathtaking performance and is extremely easy to handleover the entire flight envelope. Particularly impressive is the engineperformance and handling at high altitude and high speed where modernbeyond-visual-range combat takes place. Here the ability to maintainsupersonic speed without afterburner at very moderate fuel consumptionsignificantly enhances the effectiveness of the weapon system." (ChrisWorning, Eurofighter Project Pilot, EADS, Germany)

Powered by EJ200 the Eurofighter Typhoon will be at the heart of bothnational and international security for decades to come.

Notes To Editors:

EUROJET Turbo GmbH is the leading European military aerospace engineconsortium responsible for the development, production, maintenance, supportand sales of the new generation EJ200 powerplant. The shareholders of EUROJETare Avio (Italy), ITP (Spain), MTU Aero Engines (Germany) and Rolls-Royce(UK). The EJ200 engine combines the leading technologies from each of thefour European companies. The engine has been designed to fulfil the mostdemanding requirements (performance, maintainability and low life cyclecosts) set for the next generation of fighter and training aircraft. Like theaircraft, the engine is assembled in four assembly lines, one in each of thepartner nations. The workshare reflects the number of aircraft and associatednumber of engines ordered by the respective partners.

Contact:

Katarina Elbogen

Executive PR and Political Affairs

EUROJET Turbo GmbH

Lilienthalstr. 2b 85399 Hallbergmoos/Germany

Tel: +49-811-5505-165

Fax:+49-811-5505-150

E-Mail: k.elbogen@eurojet.de

www.eurojet.de

Source: EUROJET Turbo GmbH

Contact: Katarina Elbogen, Executive PR and Political Affairs, EUROJET Turbo GmbH, Lilienthalstr. 2b 85399 Hallbergmoos/Germany, Tel: +49-811-5505-165, Fax:+49-811-5505-150, E-Mail: k.elbogen@eurojet.de, www.eurojet.de

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