1/32 Tornado GR.4 Italeri 2513

TOP KIT 100% NEW MOULDS Р361 parts РPhoto-etched details РRemovable RB199 engine with support trolley РRetracted or extended flaps and slats РMovable ailerons РOpenable radome and fully detailed radars РOpen or closed thrust reversers РOpen or closed air brakes РRubber tyres РMovable variable geometry wings and pylons РRubber cover for wings entry point РColor instruction sheet РSuper decals sheet for 4 versionsFIGURES NOT INCLUDEDThe Tornado Gr.4 arose from a collaborative project between Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom to produce a multi-role high-performance combat aircraft. The primary requirement however was to develop a ‘state of the art’ modern aircraft able to perform low-altitude penetrating strike missions. This need was met by the development of a twin-engine combat aircraft with a variable-sweep wing. The Tornado IDS (Interdictor / strike) was the first version to be released by the British Royal Air Force and designated GR.1. In 1996 the Tornado was upgraded to the Gr.4 standard which was characterized by improved operational capabilities, new avionics systems for navigation and the adoption of new ‘on-board’ technologies. These systems enabled the effective identification and tracking of targets and the weapons management of the newer generation of weapons such as GBU-12 Paveway IV bombs.