IndiaFoxtEcho delivers a major refinement pass
IndiaFoxtEcho has released Version 1.0.1 of its EF-2000 Typhoon, marking the first major post-launch update for the project. The update is now being distributed to vendors and will roll out to users progressively, with potential delays over the holiday period.
This update focuses squarely on accuracy, systems stability, and realism, touching nearly every core area of the aircraft: external and cockpit models, flight control laws, avionics, radar behavior, and system logic.
One notable operational change affects the radar startup logic. By default, the radar now powers up without a preselected mode, requiring pilots to manually engage TWS via the TWS/VS button, reflecting real-world procedures. For users who prefer the previous behavior, this can be adjusted through a new option in the MNTC panel.
From refined afterburner visuals and improved nozzle animations to deeper avionics logic, jettison sequencing realism, HUD symbology fixes, and more authentic autothrottle limits, Version 1.0.1 represents a substantial step forward in fidelity.
The update also introduces multiple new MNTC configuration options, enhanced voice advisory logic, corrected radar tracking edge cases, improved lighting behavior, and numerous visual and sound refinements across the aircraft.
IndiaFoxtEcho describes this as a broad corrective and enhancement update, addressing early feedback while aligning the Typhoon even more closely with real-world behavior and operational logic.
Given the scale of changes, pilots can expect a noticeably more polished and disciplined Eurofighter experience on the ramp, in the cockpit, and at Mach.
Full changelog v1.0.1
External Model
• Minor improvements to afterburner effect
• Revised engine nozzle animations
• Solved tail section smoothing issue
• On-board ladder now deploys if external ladder is disabled at parking
• Added ITSPL streamers
• Tweaks to streamers and protective covers
• Refined canopy curvature
• Minor adjustments to lower fuselage antenna
• Fixed GBU-12 visibility condition bug
Cockpit Model
• Corrected tooltip textures for internal lighting controls
• Fixed CMHDD mouse-drag animation direction
• Restored missing texture on EMGY GEAR switch
• Fixed missing mouse area on FCS TEST (AMC initiation)
• Restored throttle friction white reference line
• Restored orange band on drag chute lever
• Increased gear lever travel
Flight Dynamics & FCS
• Minor refinements to FBW control laws
• Reduced yaw damper proportional gain
• Updated actuator dependency logic from hydraulic power code
• Revised engine start conditions to match real-world behavior
Avionics
• Fixed minor ILS symbology glitch
• Improved engine indications on HUD Control Panel
• STORE format: fixed GBU-12 icons disappearing in jettison packages
• STORE format: fixed station/load availability in jettison packages
• MNTC format: corrected typo in Repair and Refuel option
• MNTC format: fixed availability bug in specific conditions
• MNTC format: added radar mode preselect (OFF/TWS) or module disable
• MNTC format: added toggle for additional key bindings
• MNTC format: added external ladder enable/disable option
• MNTC format: added engine smoke effect enable/disable
• ACUE format: fixed BATTERY GANGBAR logic when switches are operated individually
• ACUE format: restored missing Emergency Brake caption
• FUEL format: resolved minor graphical issues
• Voice Advisory “Autothrottle” now plays on AT disengage (IRL behavior)
• Fixed Engine Flameout advisory triggering during tank switching
• Fixed Wing/Center Tanks Empty advisory triggering at ground spawn
• AT Mach Hold: ROL now requests Mach datum
• BINGO 1–4 values can now be entered in any order using arrow keys
• Updated HOOK pushbutton logic to T.3 standard
• Fixed selective jettison pushbutton logic and symbology
• Fixed emergency jettison pushbutton logic and graphics
Systems
• Reworked refuel tank filling sequence to real aircraft logic
• Autothrottle limits now match real speed and Mach envelopes
• Fixed APU shutdown bug under specific conditions
• Fixed LINS alignment progress logic
• Minor electrical system logic improvements
• Canopy closing time adjusted to 6.5 seconds
• Refuel probe extraction now correctly depends on L UTIL
• Added realistic delays to jettison sequences
• Applied real-world logic to SEL/TANKS and EMGY JETT
• Taxi and landing lights now operate together when landing is selected
• Automatic Low Speed Recovery now correctly disables with gear down or probe extended
• Drag chute operation now depends on DC power availability
Radar
• Fixed track display bug when heading near magnetic North
• Target 2 can now be assigned to plots without pre-assigned tracks
Miscellaneous
• Corrected crew ladder pushbutton color (red)
• Improved strobe lighting effects
• Reduced lap light intensity to limit external view artifacts
• Additional refinements to engine smoke effects
• Sound package refinements and balancing
• Fixed CAT4 alerts not replaying as intended
• Cleanup of Smokewinder logic
• Added drag chute annunciator key binding (requires MNTC option enabled)
• Minor checklist refinements
