Eurojet offering thrust-vectoring EJ200 for LCA

Flight International's Andrew Doyle reported today that Eurojet, the manufacturer of the Eurofighter Typhoon's EJ200 powerplant, is to propose a thrust-vectoring version of the engine for India's Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA).

Thrust vectoring nozzle technology is being offered to the Eurofighter customer nations on the basis that it could significantly lower lifecycle costs by reducing fuel burn by "3-4% on an average mission" and extending the life of hot section parts, says Eurojet technical director Matt Price.

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