Panavia Tornado IDS 7th Sqn RSAF, 1:72 Scale Diecast Model

Air Power Series Highly detailed realistic collectible model Diecast & plastic parts. Complete weapons load out. Display stand included. Measures approximately: 9.25” L x 7.75” Wingspan Display model, recommended for hobbyists and collectors 14 years and above. The Panavia Tornado was a joint effort between the UK, West Germany and Italy to produce a two-seat, dual-engine aircraft with variable-sweep wings. The Tornado took its maiden flight on August 14, 1974 with the first aircraft being delivered to the German Air Force on July 27, 1979. There are three main variants of the Tornado, the IDS (interdictor/strike), ECR (electronic combat/reconnaissance) and ADV (air defense variant) interceptor. By the end of production in 1998 there had been 992 aircraft of all versions built of which 745 were IDS variants. Normally the Royal Saudi Air Force remains within their own territory but because of their relationship with the UK and the RAF they decided to fly there and do combin