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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)
