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Tornado ADV
Photo: Photographed by Adrian Pingstone (Arpingstone) in June 2008 and placed in the public domain. · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Interceptors · Germany · 1979
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TornadoADV

Tornado ADV
Tornado ADV Photo: Photographed by Adrian Pingstone (Arpingstone) in June 2008 and placed in the public domain. · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
75
Rate of Climb
70
Service Ceiling
70
Radar & Sensors
60
Long-Range Missiles
55
Range
65
Readiness
50
Reliability
65
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin Germany
ManufacturerPanavia Aircraft GmbH
CategoryInterceptors
In service1979–1998
Operators3 countries
Quantity194
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
65
Interceptors MASS Rating
37/87
All-Time
Interceptors · 10 axes scored
Speed
75
Rate of Climb
70
Service Ceiling
70
Radar & Sensors
60
Long-Range Missiles
55
Range
65
Readiness
50
Reliability
65
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ 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 ↗
INTERCEPTORS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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65
interceptors category
ⓘ 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
▤Avionics & Stealth2MOD.2
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built194
  • Operators3
  • Variants4
▲Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1979Production started
  2. 1998Production ended
47
years in service
19
years in production
194
units produced
3
countries operating
04 / Operators
📖 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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