Panavia Tornado IDS

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A German Air Force Panavia Tornado IDS (43 59) on static display, showcasing its swept-wing multirole design.

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Aircraft

Tornado IDS TOR

German Air Force (Luftwaffe) standard grey tactical

43 59

Registration

Manufacturer

Panavia

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Photo grade

Score: 68.0

Nice static ramp shot! Diffuse light and some foreground clutter but aircraft is well-placed and identifiable.

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Aviation History

The Panavia Tornado is a multinational multirole combat aircraft developed and manufactured by Italy, the United Kingdom, and West Germany. Widely used by NATO during the Cold War and subsequent European conflicts.

Fleet Rarity

The Tornado is an increasingly rare sight as it is being retired from most air forces; only Germany and a few others remain active users as of the 2020s.

Record Flights

Used in long-range historic Cold War strike and reconnaissance missions and played roles in Operation Desert Storm.

Safety & Events

Various Tornados have been involved in combat and training incidents; the type is known for its terrain-following low-level strike capabilities.

Future Outlook

Being phased out; expected to be withdrawn from active Luftwaffe service by 2030.

Specifications

Turbo-Union RB199

Engine

13.91 m (swept outboard at 25°)

Wingspan

16.72 m

Length

1,390 km (combat radius, typical)

Range

920 km/h

Speed

2 (crew)

Capacity

27,998 kg

MTOW

5.95 m

Height

40.5 kN (dry) / 74.3 kN (with afterburner) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (older military jet, not civil-rated); >120 dB near engine

Noise