Panavia Tornado

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07 Nov 2025 · © Unknown

This particular image shows the aircraft with swept wings for high-speed operations. The Panavia Tornado was produced in several variants: IDS (strike), ECR (electronic combat/reconnaissance), and ADV (air defence).

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Aircraft

Tornado TORNADO

Standard military grey (likely RAF or Luftwaffe)

Manufacturer

Panavia

Insights

Aviation History

The Panavia Tornado is a multirole combat aircraft developed by the UK, Germany, and Italy. It was known for its variable-geometry wings and versatility, serving from the late 1970s onward.

Fleet Rarity

Now retired from RAF service (as of 2019); still in limited use with Germany and Italy.

Record Flights

Played key roles in Operation Desert Storm, Operation Allied Force, and the 2003 Iraq War.

Safety & Events

Numerous combat deployments, some notable losses in Gulf conflicts. No notorious single incident.

Future Outlook

Retired from major air forces, some still in limited service. Many preserved in museums.

Specifications

Turbo-Union RB199

Engine

13.91 m (swept out), 8.6 m (swept in)

Wingspan

16.72 m

Length

1,390 km (combat), 3,890 km (ferry)

Range

Mach 0.92 (1,100 km/h), max Mach 2.2 (2,400 km/h)

Speed

2 crew (pilot + navigator/weapons officer)

Capacity

28,000 kg

MTOW

5.95 m

Height

40.5 kN (dry), 73 kN (with afterburner) per engine

Thrust

Around 110 dB (military jet, no commercial ICAO standard)

Noise

Exact operator, squadron, and variant not precisely identifiable without more visible markings.