Ranking of Currently Operational European Produced Aircraft

TLDRExplore the currently operational European produced and European flown aircraft, including the Eurofighter Typhoon, Dassault Rafale, Dassault Mirage 2000, Saab Gripen, and BAE Harrier II.

Key insights

?️European powers have fallen behind in aircraft technology since the Cold War.

?️European powers haven't brought a true fifth-generation fighter into production.

?️The Mirage 2000 is a lightweight replacement for the Mirage 3, but doesn't bring new advancements.

?️The Dassault Rafale has phase array radar and super cruise capabilities.

?️The Saab Gripen is a budget aircraft for countries that can't afford higher quality.

Q&A

What is the cost of the Eurofighter Typhoon?

The Eurofighter Typhoon has a price tag of over $124 million.

Which European powers operate the Dassault Rafale?

The primary operators of the Dassault Rafale are the UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain.

What is the top speed of the Saab Gripen?

The Saab Gripen has a top speed of Mach 2.

What technology does the Mirage 2000 lack?

The Mirage 2000 lacks new advancements and updates in technology.

What is the BAE Harrier II's overall score?

The BAE Harrier II has an overall score of 5.2.

Timestamped Summary

00:00European powers have fallen behind in aircraft technology since the Cold War.

02:59The Mirage 2000 is a lightweight replacement for the Mirage 3, but doesn't bring new advancements.

06:36The Dassault Rafale has phase array radar and super cruise capabilities.

07:32The Saab Gripen is a budget aircraft for countries that can't afford higher quality.

08:25The Eurofighter Typhoon is the top-ranking aircraft among the currently operational European produced and European flown aircraft.