German Panavia Tornado departs with full afterburner from Fliegerhorst Nörvenich.
The Panavia Tornado is a multi-role combat aircraft. It is equipped with advanced equipment and sensors that make it suitable to perform day and night penetration missions at very low altitudes under all possible weather conditions.
The Tornado has as crew a pilot and a weapons controller. Propulsion is provided by two Turbo Union RB199 Mk102 turbofans. Depending on the role for which the aircraft is used, it can carry a very diverse armament package, ranging from bombs, missiles or even an atomic bomb.
This photo was taken on July 11, 2022 at Fliegerhorst Nörvenich.
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