Eurofighter Typhoon Jet to Become More Lethal with New Aerodynamic Modification Kit

Eurofighter and NETMA (the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency) have signed a contract to enable the development of a new Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) for the Typhoon jet.

AMK will allow faster integration of new weapons and certification of new external loads, including future anti-radar missiles, which enable the suppression and destruction of enemy air defence radars.

Additional capabilities like cutting-edge Air-to-Ground Weapons and Air-to-Air Missiles will be integrated for the core customer in the AMK variant. Future integrations involve, among other, the latest version of standoff missiles.

Improved close-quarter combat

AMK also paves the way to  further improve the jet’s air combat performance — particularly through enhanced target acquisition and improved close-quarters combat capabilities. This improvement is driven by extensions to the fuselage strakes, the flaperons and the leading-edge root, resulting in a noticeable  increase in maximum wing lift.

AMK development and production — conducted by Eurofighter Partner Companies Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo — will further strengthen the technological expertise of the European aerospace industry, demonstrating successful cooperation in the development and qualification of modern combat aircraft systems.

Jorge Tamarit-Degenhardt, Chief Executive Officer of Eurofighter, “The AMK will provide a huge boost to our Air Forces during their missions, significantly enhancing the integration of air-to-surface configurations and offering greater flexibility in stores carriage, while supporting flight performance.”

The signature of the AMK contract is a significant achievement for the Eurofighter Programme, enabling faster weapon integration, heavier load certification and host of other improvements.