Skip to main content

Tornado GR.1/IDS

By: Italeri

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Model Kits - Aircraft/Helicopters (1/48) (Italeri)

MSRP old price: $54.99


Product Info

Title
Tornado GR.1/IDS
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2018
Dimensions
13.5x9.5x2.5"
NKG Part #
2147914172
MFG. Part #
ITA2783
Type
Scale Model
Age Range
14 Years and Up

Description

Skill Level 3.

The multirole Tornado is a twin-engine combat aircraft with a variable-sweep wing. This kind of aircraft is the result of a joint development project carried out by British, German and Italian companies. Although during its lifetime it has been used for several purposes (ground attack, electronic combat/reconnaissance, interceptor), its main role has always been to perform low-altitude penetrating strike missions. Tornado can load and use a powerful and varied set of offensive weapons. Thanks to its two powerful afterburning turbofans, the Tornado can reach the max speed of Mach 2.2. The Tornado baptism of fire took place in 1991 during the Gulf War. More in detail, the air campaign of the Gulf War, in which the Italian Tornados IDS took part, began on 17th January. The goal of the aerial bombing campaign was the suppression of military targets and infrastructures.

Decals for 6 versions:

  • Tornado GR-1, Royal Air Force, ZA-475(P), "Triffid Airways", Muharraq AB, 1991
  • Tornado GR-1, Royal Air Force, ZD 739 (AC) "Armored Charmer", Tabuk AB, 1991
  • Tornado GR-1, RSAF Number 603, 7th Sq., Lossiemouth AB, "Saudi Sword" exercise, 2007
  • Tornado GR-1, RSAF Number 7507, 75th sq., Coningsby AB, 2013
  • Tornado IDS, Aeronautica Militare Italiana, MM7074, Al Dhafra AB, 1991
  • Tornado IDS, Luftwaffe, Taktisches Luftwaffengeschweder 51 "Immelmann", Mazar El Sharif AB, 2007.

    Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.