EF-2000 TyphoonEF 2000 Typhoon airplane model. During the early 1980s, several European nations, including Britain, Germany, Italy, France, and Spain, were in search of domestic aircraft to replace their aging fleets. They prioritized a highly maneuverable aircraft over missile equipped interceptors, one that could excel in any combat scenario. Despite numerous disputes and political disagreements, the exceptional EF2000, universally known as the Eurofighter