Tornado F.2

Tornado F.2
- Ill-fated Interceptor -

Origin: (Real World)
United Kingdom

Games Featured In:
Air Combat

Operators:
Special Tactical Fighter Squadron "Scarface"
Terrorist Air Force

Ace Squadrons / Pilots:
Phillip / STFS (AC)

Variants:
Tornado F.3
Tornado GR.1
Tornado GR.4
Tornado ECR

Armament:
Gun / 1 x Bk-27mm Cannon
Standard Missile / AIM-9 Sidewinder

Air Combat Stats:
Stability: 90
Defense: 90
Offense: 100
Power: 20
Mobility: 20

Overview:
The Tornado F2 was first delivered to the RAF on 5 November 1984, and its short career came to an end after the Tornado F3 entered service. These aircraft were used primarily for training by No. 229 Operational Conversion Unit RAF until they were placed in storage. The F2s were intended to be updated to Tornado F2A standard (similar to the F3 but without the engine upgrade) but only one F2A, the Tornado Integrated Avionics Research Aircraft (TIARA) was converterd, having been customised by QinetiQ for UAV trials at MoD Boscombe Down The Tornado F.2 was the initial version of the Tornado ADV in Royal Air Force service, with 18 being built. It first flew on March 5, 1984 and was powered by the same RB.199 Mk 103 engines used by the IDS Tornado. Serious problems were discovered with the Foxhunter radar, which meant that the aircraft were delivered with concrete and lead ballast installed in the nose as an interim measure until they could be fitted with the radar sets. The ballast was nicknamed Blue Circle, which was a play on the Rainbow Codes nomenclature, and a British brand of cement called Blue Circle. Two-seat all-weather interceptor fighter aircraft, powered by two Turbo-Union RB.199-34R Mk 103 turbofan engines. Initial production version, 18 built, F2 upgrade to F3 standard, but retaining F2 engines, one built.

Specifications:
Crew: 2
Length: 18.7 m (61.3 ft)
Wingspan: (Variable geometry wing)
At 25° wing position : 13.91 m (45.6 ft)
At 67° wing position: 8.60 m (28.2 ft) ()
Height: 5.95 m (19.5 ft)
Wing area: 26.6 m² (286 sq ft)
Empty weight: 14,500 kg (32,000 lb)
Loaded weight: 21,546 kg (47,500 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 28,000 kg (61,700 lb)
Powerplant: 2x Turbo-Union RB.199-34R Mk 103 turbofan engines
Dry thrust: 40.8 kN (9,170 lbf) each
Thrust with afterburner: 77.1 kN (17,330 lbf) each
Maximum speed: 1,262 knots (1,452 mph, Mach 2.27, 2,338 km/h)
Range: 755 nmi (869 mi, 1,390 km)
Service ceiling: 15,240 m (50,000 ft)

Sources:
Ace Combat (The Game Itself)
Wikipedia.org
airforce-technology.com
fighter-planes.com

Accreditation:
Original Article By: Ribbon-Cobalt
Ribbon-Vermilion (For providing the Image)
Article Updated By: Berserker