Tornado

Specifications - Tornado Multi-Role Combat Fighter, Europe


Key Data
ManufacturerPanavia (BAE Systems, EADS, Alenia)
First Flight4 August 1974
Entry Into ServiceRoyal Air Force - January 1982
German Air Force - February 1982
German Navy - July 1982
Italian Air Force - July 1982
Italian Navy - August 1986
Royal Saudi Air Force - March 1986
GR 1B - 1994
Dimensions
Length17.2m
Unswept Span13.9m
Swept Span13.9m
Height6m
Empty Weight14,500kg
Engines
Engines2 x Turbo Union RB199 mk103 reheated turbofans with integral thrust reverse
Performance
Maximum Level Speed800kt
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