Eurofighter Typhoon simulated F-22 “kills” at Red Flag
By The BriefBrief
German Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft achieved simulated “kills” against U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors during close-range dogfight training at the 2012 Red Flag 12-2 exercise in Alaska. No actual combat shootdowns occurred, but U.S. media highlighted claims about the F-22’s performance versus other jets.
WHO:German Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft and U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors
WHAT:Eurofighter Typhoons recorded simulated “kills” against F-22 Raptors in close-range dogfight training at Red Flag 12-2.
WHEN:Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 8:31 PM ET
WHERE:Alaska
WHY:The simulated “kills” occurred as part of close-range dogfight training at the Red Flag 12-2 exercise.
