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Eurofighter Typhoon DA1 prototype 98+29

DA1 (Development Aircraft 1), serial 98+29, was the first Eurofighter Typhoon prototype. It made the family's first flight at Manching on 27 March 1994 with Peter Weger at the controls, flying a restricted-envelope development sortie that began the Typhoon flight-test programme.

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DA1Development Aircraft 198+29Eurofighter prototype
Name
Eurofighter Typhoon DA1 prototype 98+29
Status
retired

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DA1 (Development Aircraft 1), serial 98+29, was the first Eurofighter Typhoon prototype. It made the family's first flight at Manching on 27 March 1994 with Peter Weger at the controls, flying a restricted-envelope development sortie that began the Typhoon flight-test programme.
First Flight Date
1994-03-27
Manufacturer
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August 1, 2026 at 16:28:52 UTC
Updated Time
August 1, 2026 at 16:28:52 UTC

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Serial Number
98+29
Vehicle Code
98+29