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Tornado GR4 (Combat Debut)
Panavia · UK
2003 marked the combat debut of the Storm Shadow standoff missile. Launched by RAF Tornadoes, this "fire-and-forget" stealth missile allowed pilots to strike high-value bunkers from over 250km away, staying well outside the range of Iraqi air defenses.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,400 km/h |
| Range | 1,390 km (combat) |
| Ceiling | 15,240 m |
| Engines | 2x Turbo-Union RB199 afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
2x 27mm Mauser; Storm Shadow; ALARM anti-radiation missiles.