- Air Power Series
- Highly detailed realistic collectible model
- Diecast & plastic parts.
- Complete weapons load out.
- Display stand included.
- Measures approximately: 9.25” L x 7.75” Wingspan
- Display model, recommended for hobbyists and collectors 14 years and above.
The Panavia Tornado was a joint effort between the UK, West Germany and Italy to produce a two-seat, dual-engine aircraft with variable-sweep wings. The Tornado took its maiden flight on August 14, 1974 with the first aircraft being delivered to the German Air Force on July 27, 1979. There are three main variants of the Tornado, the IDS (interdictor/strike), ECR (electronic combat/reconnaissance) and ADV (air defense variant) interceptor. By the end of production in 1998 there had been 992 aircraft of all versions built of which 745 were IDS variants.
In early 1998 Serbian forces began to commit attacks against Albanians living in Kosovo and after much world-wide condemnation this action did not halt. As a result, NATO began a response with air attacks on Serbian forces and equipment. This action was labeled “Operation Allied Force” and lasted from March 24, 1999 to June 10, 1999 when the Serbian leaders were forced to with draw and end the violence. The German AF was one of the NATO countries involved and one of their aircraft was Tornado ECR 46+52/JBG 32 flying from Piacenza-San Damiano, Italy.
This Hobby Master model is a replica of Panavia Tornado 46+52 from Luftwaffe Jagdbombergeschwader 32 (Fighter-Bomber Wing 32; abbreviated as: JaBoG 32) based at Piacenza-san Dmiano, Italy during “Operation Allied Force” in 1999.
As with most Hobby Master models It features engraved panel lines, an opening canopy, a well-appointed cockpit (with instrumentation details and a removable pilot figure), full weapons complement, optional-position landing gear, authentic squadron markings, and a display stand.
Specifications :
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Country of origin:
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Italy, UK, West Germany
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Service entry date:
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1979
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Crew:
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2
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Dimensions
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Length:
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17.72 m (58.1 ft)
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Wingspan:
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13.92 m (45.7 ft) expanded 8.6m swept (28.2 ft)
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Height:
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5.95m (19.5 ft)
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Weight:
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Empty:
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13.8 t (30,423 lb)
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Maximum Takeoff :
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27.9 t (61,508.9 lb)
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Performance
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Power Plant:
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2 X Turbo-Union RB.199 Mk. 103 turbofans Producing dry with afterburners 2 X 38.48 / 71.50 kN
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Maximum speed:
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2,236 km/h (1,389 mph)
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Range:
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1,390 km (863.7 miles)
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Ferry range with drop tanks:
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3,900 (2,423.3) – 4,300 km (2,671.9 miles)
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Service Ceiling:
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15.2 km (49,868.77 ft)
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Armament:
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Cannon – 2 X 27 mm IWKA-Mauser
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Storm Shadow air-launched cruise missiles
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Brimstone anti-tank guided missiles
454 kg free-fall bombs
CPU-123/B Paveway II
GBU-28 Paveway III laser-guided bombs
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