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Tornado IDS (Service Entry)
Panavia · UK/Germany/Italy
In 1979, the first production Tornados were delivered to the Tri-National Tornado Training Establishment (TTTE). This aircraft allowed NATO to penetrate deep into enemy territory at supersonic speeds just 200 feet above the ground, hidden from radar by its advanced terrain-following system.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,400 km/h (Mach 2.2) |
| Range | 1,390 km (combat) |
| Ceiling | 15,240 m |
| Engines | 2x Turbo-Union RB199-34R afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
2x 27mm Mauser BK-27 cannons; 9,000 kg of ordnance.
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Il-76MD →
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Tornado IDS (Service Entry)
Panavia · UK/Germany/Italy
In 1979, the first production Tornados were delivered to the Tri-National Tornado Training Establishment (TTTE). This aircraft allowed NATO to penetrate deep into enemy territory at supersonic speeds just 200 feet above the ground, hidden from radar by its advanced terrain-following system.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,400 km/h (Mach 2.2) |
| Range | 1,390 km (combat) |
| Ceiling | 15,240 m |
| Engines | 2x Turbo-Union RB199-34R afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
2x 27mm Mauser BK-27 cannons; 9,000 kg of ordnance.