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A strikingly painted Panavia Tornado IDS (44+31) in Luftwaffe commemorative livery stands guard on display, celebrating German military aviation heritage.
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Spotter's notes
This German Tornado carries special markings, likely from a squadron or era commemoration, and is preserved as a gate guardian or memorial near a Luftwaffe installation.
Aircraft identity
Registration
44 31
ICAO Type
PA-200
Model
Tornado IDS
Manufacturer
Panavia
Airline
German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Livery
Special retro commemorative blue paint scheme (likely Luftwaffe anniversary special)
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Turbo-Union RB199-34R Mk 103
Thrust
2 × 40.5 kN (9,100 lbf) dry, 73 kN (16,400 lbf) with afterburner each
Wingspan
13.91 m (variable geometry)
Length
16.72 m
Height
5.95 m
MTOW
27,998 kg
Range
1,390 km (combat radius, clean config)
Capacity
Tandem 2 (pilot and navigator/weapons operator)
Cruise Speed
Mach 0.92 (980 km/h)
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 3 - up to 124 dB (military operations, not civil certified)
Location
Airport Code
ETNN
Airport Name
Nörvenich Air Base