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Italian Air Force Panavia Tornado IDS in special livery—classic NATO swing-wing strike fighter.

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📝 Spotter's notes

This specific livery marks a special occasion or squadron anniversary, making it a rare catch.

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration 6-072
ICAO Type TOR
Model Tornado IDS
Manufacturer Panavia
Airline Aeronautica Militare (Italian Air Force)
Livery Italian Air Force special/anniversary livery
Military Military

🔧 Technicals

Engine 2 × Turbo-Union RB199-34R Mk 103 turbofans
Thrust 2 × 40.5 kN (9,100 lbf) dry, 2 × 73.7 kN (16,610 lbf) with afterburner
Wingspan 13.91 m (swept); 8.60 m (fully swept)
Length 16.72 m
Height 5.95 m
MTOW 28,000 kg
Range 3,890 km (ferry range)
Capacity 2 crew
Cruise Speed 920 km/h
Noise Rating N/A (military aircraft not typically rated on ICAO noise scale)