The first Eurofighter 2000 prototype to be fitted with Eurojet EJ200 turbofan engines was flown on 4 June from Eurofighter industrial partner Alenia's Caselle flight-test centre. The flight of the DA 3 lasted for 50min, with the aircraft and engines handling as predicted. The first two prototypes are fitted with the Rolls-Royce RB.199 engine used in the Panavia Tornado.
Source: Flight International
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