Italeri Panavia Tornado GR.1 IDS Desert Storm 1/32

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Italeri Panavia Tornado GR.1 IDS Desert Storm 1/32 Scale Kit

Italeri 1/32 scale plastic kit of the Panavia Tornado GR.1 IDS in Desert Storm configuration. The kit includes an extensive decal sheet, a photo-etched fret, and plastic and rubber tyres.

Kit Features

• More than 350 parts
• Fine photo-etched details
• Removable RB199 engine with support trolley
• Retracted or extended flaps and slats
• Movable ailerons
• Openable radome with fully detailed radars
• Open or closed thrust reversers
• Open or closed air brakes
• Rubber tyres
• Variable sweep wings and pylons
• Rubber cover for wings entry point
• Colour instruction sheet
• Decal sheet for 4 versions
• New Mk.13/18 Paveway LGB
• Cockpit masking sheets
• Figures not included

Historical Background

The Tornado project was born from the collaboration between Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom to develop a high-performance multirole combat aircraft. The result was a twin-engine, two-seat aircraft with variable-geometry wings, specifically designed to fulfil its primary role: a low-altitude supersonic strike fighter capable of following the terrain profile.

The Tornado IDS (Interdictor/Strike), optimised for attack missions, was the first variant to enter service with the operational flying units of the three countries involved in the project. The aircraft delivered to the British Royal Air Force were designated GR.1 and were actively employed, carrying out a high number of missions, during the 1991 Gulf War.