Panavia Tornado GR4 UK - Royal Air Force ZA600
- Manufacturer:
- Panavia
- Type / Model:
- Tornado
- Registration:
- ZA600
- Colour Scheme:
- UK - Royal Air Force
- Location:
- Low Level, United Kingdom
- Photographer:
- Steve Beech
- Date Taken:
- 16/05/2012
- Image ID:
- #150870
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 4752 x 3168
- Image Description:
- Panavia Tornado GR4 ZA600 from RAF Coningsby on a low level sortie in the "Mach Loop", Wales. This airframe has a special livery celebrating 95 years of 41 Squadron, 1916 to 2011.
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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 Force
Tornado 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom; Germany; Italy | 1974 | 992 | 300 | 2 | 0 - 0 |
Power
| Engine Count | 2 | |
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Dimensions
| Length | 16.71 m. 54 ft. 10 in. |
| Wing Span |
8.59 m.
ft. 2 in.
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13.87 m.
45 ft. 6 in.
at 67° wing sweep |
| Height | 5.94 m. 19 ft. 6 in. |
| Empty Weight | 14355 kg. 31620 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 28012 kg. 61700 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 2432 kph 1511 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 1609 kph 1000 mph |
| Ceiling | 15240 m. 50000 ft. |
| Normal Range |
1611
870
nm
km.
typical combat mission |
| Max Range |
4476
2417
nm
km.
with 4 external drop tanks |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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