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Fighter Aircraft

MTU is one of the world’s leading developers and manufacturers of engines for fighter jets. With a workshare of around 30 percent, the company is playing a key role in the success of the EJ200 engine for the Eurofighter. MTU is also a key partner in the F110 and F414 engine programs for the U.S. F-15, F-16 and F-18 fighter jets.

In addition, MTU plays a significant role in the development of the new engine that will power Europe’s next-generation fighter aircraft. Engine specialists MTU and Safran Aircraft Engines are developing the Next European Fighter Engine (NEFE) under the leadership of their EUMET (European Military Engine Team) joint venture and in collaboration with their main partner ITP Aero. 

Eurofighter Typhoon QRA at JG-73 GAF Neuberg

EJ200

A two-shaft turbofan engine with an afterburner, the EJ200 is built by EUROJET Turbo GmbH, a consortium with MTU, Rolls-Royce, Avio Aero and ITP Aero as stakeholders. The engine powers the Eurofighter and its export version, the Eurofighter Typhoon.

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Next European Fighter Engine

The Next European Fighter Engine (NEFE) powers the next-generation fighter, which is the centerpiece of Europe’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS). Together with Safran Aircraft Engines and the Spanish engine and component manufacturer ITP Aero, MTU is developing, producing and providing support for the NEFE. FCAS is scheduled to be available from 2040 onward.

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