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  The Tornado F3 is a two-crew, variable geometry wing aircraft powered by two RB-199 Mk104 afterburning turbofans, fitted with thrust reversers for STOL (Short Take-off and Landing) operations. The aircraft carries four AMRAAM* medium range missiles, four ASRAAM** missiles and a 27mm cannon.  The advanced AI-24 'Foxhunter' radar gives the aircraft its all-weather, day and night capability and allows enemy aircraft to be engaged beyond visual range.

* Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missile (AMRAAM) is an active radar missile produced by the US company Raytheon.

** Advanced Short Range Air to Air Missile (ASRAAM) is an imaging infra-red, heat-seeking missile made by MBDA.
 
   
 

TORNADO F3

Overall Length 18.68 m
Wing Span Swept 8.60 m
Wing Span Unswept 13.90 m
Height 5.90 m
Maximum Level Speed Mach 2.2
Thrust per Engine (static) 40 kN
Reheated Thrust per Engine (static) Over 74 kN
Take-off Mass (intercept configuration) 21,500 kg
 
 
       
 


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