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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the interceptors category.
01 / Overview
Tornado ADV
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1979–1998
Quantity
194
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the interceptors category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Flight1979
- Service Entry Year1985
- Crew1
- Primary RoleInterceptor
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
- Engine TypeTurbo-Union RB.199
- Engine ModelRB.199-34R Mk 104
- Number of Engines2
- Thrust (dry, each)40
- Thrust (afterburner, each)79
- AfterburnerYes
- Internal Fuel7,500 kg
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Top Speed2,400 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)2.2 Mach
- Service Ceiling19,000 m
- Ferry Range4,000 km
- Combat Radius800 km
- Rate of Climb254 m/s
- G-Limit9
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
- Length18.5 m
- Wingspan13.91 m
- Height5.1 m
- Wing Area73.3
- Empty Weight13,500 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight27,000 kg
◆Armament6MOD.6
- Hardpoints6
- Weapons Payload7,500 kg
- Internal GunNone
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableYes
▤Avionics & Stealth2MOD.2
- RadarAI.24 Foxhunter
- Electronic Warfare SuiteYes
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built194
- Operators3
- Variants4
▲Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1979Production started
- 1998Production ended
47
years in service
19
years in production
194
units produced
3
countries operating
05 / MASS Score
INTERCEPTORS RANKING Interceptors
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theInterceptorscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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