Panavia Tornado (IDS variant)

06 Jun 2026 · © AviatorShots81

German Air Force Panavia Tornado IDS 44 34 with a commemorative '60 Jahre Luftwaffe' special livery at an airshow display.

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SHAVIATIONPHOTOGRAPHY · 09 Jun 2026

Ahh now that\'s my type of aircraft the torando

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Aircraft

Tornado (IDS variant) TORNADO

German Air Force (Luftwaffe) 60th Anniversary Special Livery

44 34

Registration

Airline

German Air Force (Luftwaffe)

Manufacturer

Panavia

Gear

SONY ILCE-7M4 FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Military Maverick

4 badges earned

Photo grade

Silver

Score: 84.0

Colorful tail and sharp detail stand out, but crowded background slightly distracts from the striking Tornado display.

Location

Rostock-Laage Airport

RLG/ETNL

53.9182, 12.2783

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Rostock-Laage Airport RLG

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Panavia Tornado is a key European multirole strike aircraft, developed and operated since the late 1970s by the UK, Germany, and Italy. The IDS (Interdictor/Strike) is the principal attack version.

Fleet Rarity

Luftwaffe Tornados are being retired gradually, with fewer than 100 in German service as of the early 2020s.

Record Flights

Flew combat sorties in multiple conflicts; known for low-level, high-speed penetration missions.

Safety & Events

Extensively used in Gulf War, Kosovo, Afghanistan; operational in several high-risk missions.

Future Outlook

Planned for phased retirement from Luftwaffe in next several years; some preserved as museum or ceremonial aircraft.

Specifications

Turbo-Union RB199 turbofan

Engine

13.9 m (variable geometry/swept)

Wingspan

16.72 m

Length

2,780 km

Range

918 km/h

Speed

2 (crew); military payload

Capacity

27,998 kg

MTOW

5.95 m

Height

2 × 40.5 kN (9,100 lbf) dry, 2 × 73 kN (16,400 lbf) with afterburner

Thrust

Not applicable (military aircraft, not civil ICAO rated)

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