ZG706
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1989 Panavia Tornado GR.1A C/N BS173/813/3389Discuss this aircraft in forum |
Manufacturer: | Panavia |
Model: | Tornado GR.1A Search all Panavia Tornado GR.1A |
Year built: | 1989 |
Construction Number (C/N): | BS173/813/3389 |
Aircraft Type: | Fixed wing multi engine |
Number of Seats: | 2 |
Number of Engines: | 2 |
Engine Type: | Turbofan |
Engine Manufacturer and Model: | Turbo-Union RB199 |
Registration Number: | ZG706 |
Current Status: | In storage at St. Athan |
Delivery Date: | 1989-10-06 |
Owner: | Royal Air Force |
Address: | , United Kingdom |
Peter Nicholson, 2013-07-20 10:58:44 | |
Known as the Tornado Nightfox, this aircraft served as a Technology Demonstrator operated by the Strike Attack Operational Evaluation Unit (SAOEU) at Boscombe Down. It was heavily modified from Tornado GR.1A standard to develop FLIR tactics ahead of the introduction of the Tornado GR.4 variant. |