4. Eurofighter Typhoon: European Excellence



Comprising a unit cost of around $124 million, the Eurofighter Typhoon is a successful worldwide fighter jet development project based on cooperation. Advanced aerodynamics, strong engines, and sophisticated electronic warfare systems abound in this very agile aircraft. The advanced characteristics of the Typhoon—supercruise performance, multi-role combat capability, and modern avionics—defines its cost. Although the development expenses of the aircraft were distributed across numerous European countries, its sophisticated systems and manufacturing needs help to explain its high cost.
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