EJ200
A joint MTU, Rolls-Royce, Avio Aero and ITP effort, the EJ200 is an advanced engine powering the Eurofighter and its export version Typhoon. It is a brand new two-shaft turbofan engine in the 90 kN thrust category.
MTU’s production share is 30 percent and comprises the low- and high-pressure compressors, electronic control unit, plus work on the high-pressure turbine as well as assembly and testing of the engines for the German Air Force.
Facts
- Two-shaft turbofan engine with afterburner
- Low-pressure compressor in all-blisk design
- High-pressure compressor partly in blisk design
- Single-crystal turbine blades
- Convergent/divergent nozzle
- Modular design
- Digital control unit
- On-condition maintenance
Development and production
- Low-pressure compressor
- High-pressure compressor
- Digital Engine Control and Monitoring Unit DECMU
- Final assembly of German engines
MTU share
- 33 % development
- 30 % production
Support
- Maintenance and repair of engines and modules under the cooperation with the German Armed Forces at MTU Aero Engines in Munich
- Technical-logistic support
Partners
- Rolls-Royce
- Avio Aero
- ITP
Application
- Eurofighter / Typhoon
Technical Data
| Max. thrust with afterburner | 20,000 lbf |
| Max. thrust without afterburner | 13,000 lbf |
| Pressure ratio | 26:1 |
| Bypass ratio | 0.4:1 |
| Length | appr. 157 in |
| Max. diameter | 29 in |
| Weight | 2,183 - 2,282 lbs |
