A flown advanced-fighter technology demonstrator that validated unstable canard-delta aerodynamics, digital fly-by-wire, advanced materials, and systems later applied to Eurofighter.
Primary roleFighter
First flight1986
OriginUnited Kingdom
ManufacturerBritish Aerospace
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAP ZF534 | Prototype | Fighter | Royal Air Force |
Representative specifications
Configuration-specific profiles are shown separately so values from different variants are not blended into one false “standard” aircraft.
EAP ZF534
EAP ZF534 — C017 baseline technical profile
- Crew
- 1
Powerplant: 2 × Turbo-Union RB199 Mk104D turbofans
Armament: Unarmed technology demonstrator; dummy stores were used for aerodynamic work.
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- BAe EAP ZF534 — BAE Systems · Tier 2