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Tornado model airplane |
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cantilever shoulder-wing two-seat monoplane of all-metal construction,
this airplane incorporates variable-geometry wings able to sweep through
43 degrees which, in conjunction with two Turbo-Union advanced turbofan
engines, and highly sophisticated avionics, make it possible for the Tornado
to achieve all-weather penetration of enemy airspace. The IDS Tornado carries
a completely self-contained nav/attack system, terrain-following radar,
and a dual computer-controlled triplex command stability augmentation system
which combines a fly-by-wire system with auto stabilization. The adoption
of such advanced avionics makes it possible for the Tornado to meet the
differing requirements of the four user nations. Panavia Aircraft GmbH
was formed on March 26, 1969, by three international companies, the British
Aircraft Corporation (now British Aerospace Defense), Messerschmitt-Bolkow
GmbH (now Deutsche Aerospace Military Aircraft Division) and Societa per
Azioni Fiat (now Alenia Aeronautica). The new consortium was established
to design, develop, and manufacture; for the air forces of the UK, Federal
Republic of Germany, Italy, and the Federal German navy; an all-weather
combat airplane then identified as the Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA).
The name Panavia Tornado for this aircraft was officially adopted in September
1974, and on July 29, 1976 the British, Federal German, and Italian governments
signed a memorandum of understanding covering the production of 809 Tornados.
This was later extended to 923 airplanes to cover further sales to the
partners, Saudi Arabia and Oman. The first flight of a prototype was on
August 14, 1974. In January 1993, Saudi Arabia signed for a further 48
aircraft, bringing Tornado sales to a total of 992. The successful Panavia
industrial organization has become the model for the European Fighter Aircraft
program. The Tornado is powered by two Turbo Union RB199-34R Mk 101 turbofans,
each developing more than 16,000-lbs. afterburning thrust, giving the airplane
a maximum speed at optimum altitude Mach 2.2; hi-lo-hi strike radius of
830 miles; and a ferry range of 2,417 miles. Airplane armament: two forward-firing
27-mm IWKA-Mauser cannons are standard, plus a maximum weapons load of
more than 18,000 lbs.. carried on three underfuselage attachments and two
swiveling hardpoints beneath each wing. |
#AM120-AL or #ESFN013W (RAF version)
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#ESFN037W
(Luftwaffe version)
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All airplane models are Hand Carved, Hand Painted
Mahogany and comes fully assembled with removable desk stand. |
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Dimensions: Wingspan, 15" -Length, 18" -Scale,
1/36.5 - with articulating (swing) wings
AM120-AL (RAF) - $159.95
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Dimensions: Wingspan, 12 1/8" -Length, 15" -Scale,
1/48
ESFN013W (RAF) - $138.95
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Dimensions: Wingspan, 12 1/8" -Length, 15" -Scale,
1/48
ESFN037W (Luftwaffe) - $138.95
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