Panavia Tornado IDS

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A German Air Force Panavia Tornado IDS launches with afterburners blazing, showcasing its distinctive swing-wing design under cloudy skies.

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Aircraft

Tornado IDS TORNADO

Luftwaffe (German Air Force) standard grey tactical

46 50

Registration

Airline

Luftwaffe (German Air Force)

Manufacturer

Panavia

Gear

SONY ILCE-7M4 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 91.0

Superb afterburner detail and dramatic climbing angle make this Tornado truly striking against the moody sky.

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 significant European multi-role combat aircraft developed in the 1970s by a consortium of UK, Germany (FRG), and Italy, used extensively in NATO operations.

Fleet Rarity

Relatively rare, fewer than 200 remain in service globally, primarily with Germany, Italy, and Saudi Arabia.

Record Flights

Tornado has participated in major combat operations since the Gulf War and is notable for its low-level strike and interdiction roles.

Safety & Events

Numerous operational deployments: Gulf War (1991), Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Libya. Some Tornados experienced combat losses, but high survivability overall.

Future Outlook

German Tornados are planned for gradual retirement and replacement with newer combat jets (such as Eurofighter Typhoon and F-35) over the coming years.

Specifications

Turbo-Union RB199-34R Mk 103

Engine

13.91–8.60 meters (variable geometry)

Wingspan

16.72 meters

Length

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

Range

900 km/h

Speed

2 crew (pilot and navigator/weapons officer)

Capacity

28,000 kg

MTOW

5.95 meters

Height

2 × 40.5 kN dry, 73 kN with afterburner each

Thrust

Not specified, but typically 110–135 dB (no ICAO standard for military jets)

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