
Panavia Tornado ECR
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Aircraft Data
The Tornado was manufactured by Panavia, a consortium of BAE Systems, EADS and Alenia and is operated by the Royal Air Force, German Air Force, Italian Air Force and Royal Saudi Air ForceTornado GR 1 strike aircraft for close air support; counter air attack. GR 1A tactical reconnaissance aircraft. GR 1B long-range maritime attack aircraft and Tornado F3 long-range air defence fighter. The GR 4 is a mid-life update of the GR 1.
Country of origin | First flight | No. built | No. in service | Crew | Passengers |
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United Kingdom; Germany; Italy | 1974 | 992 | 300 | 2 | n/a |
Power
2 x Turbo-Union RB.199 (9100 - 16400 lbf) turbofan engines.
Weapons
Fitted with two 25mm cannons. Hardpoints: Four fuselage pylons and four swivelling under-wing pylons with a capacity of 19,800 lb for a wide variety of weapons, fuel and EM Pods.
Dimensions
Length | 54 ft. 10 in. |
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Wing Span | 28 ft. 2 in. - 45 ft. 6 in. (at 67° wing sweep) |
Height | 19 ft. 6 in. |
Empty Weight | 31,620 lbs. |
Max Weight | 61,700 lbs. |
Performance
Max Speed | 1,511 mph |
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Cruise Speed | 1,000 mph |
Ceiling | 50,000 ft. |
Normal Range | 870mi. (typical combat mission) |
Max Range | 2,417mi. (with 4 external drop tanks) |
Updated 9th February 2009
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