On 14 March 2019 the final flight of an RAF Tornado was carried out by Tornado GR4 ZA463, the oldest remaining Tornado, over RAF Marham during the disbandment parade of No. IX (B) Squadron and No. 31 Squadron.

The Typhoon FGR.Mk 4 is a highly capable and extremely agile multi-role combat aircraft, capable of being deployed on a variety of air operations, including air policing, peace support and high-intensity conflict.

Feb 5, 2019 · The weapons capabilities of the soon-to-retire Tornados are now being delivered by RAF Typhoon jets, which will continue to take a leading role in the Coalition’s mission against Daesh. Under ‘Project Centurion’, worth £425million over the past three years, the Typhoon can now also launch the world-leading Meteor air-to-air missile, the ...

The Tornado GR4 is not only a capable strike aircraft but also excels in reconnaissance roles. With its ability to carry the RAPTOR (Reconnaissance Airborne Pod for Tornado), the aircraft provides high-resolution imagery from a safe distance, supporting intelligence and …

Jul 26, 2020 · A potent low-level specialist, the Tornado GR series served the Royal Air Force for 40 years, 28 years of which it was active in combat. We talked to Mandy Hickson about her experiences of flying the last British recce variant of the ‘Mighty Fin’, the GR4A, including her wartime missions over Iraq. What were first impressions of the Tornado?

Panavia upgraded 142 Tornado GR.1s to GR.4 standard, beginning in 1996 and finishing in 2003. The aircraft is equipped with Forward Looking Infra-Red (FLIR) and is Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatible, resulting in an all-weather night capability as well as making it an impressive platform for mounting passive night electro-optical operations.

Powered by two Rolls-Royce RB 199 Mk 103 turbofan engines, the GR4 is capable of low-level supersonic flight and can sustain a high subsonic cruise speed. The aircraft can fly automatically at...

Mar 8, 2019 · In RAF use, the GR4 – along with the BAE Harrier GR9/A and other, non-strike platforms – represented an opportunity for the military and its industrial suppliers to develop partnering ...

Combat Aircraft looks back over a remarkable service record. FOR 37 YEARS the Panavia Tornado has served on the Royal Air Force front line — with 28 years of being engaged in almost unbroken combat operations.

Jan 25, 2019 · The Royal Air Force has released stunning images of a unique aircraft formation to celebrate forty years of service by the Tornado GR4 fast jet.