How far can a Panavia Tornado fly?

Tornado fact file

Date:	1989
Mark:	F.3
Crew:	2 (pilot, navigator)
Top speed:	1,490 mph (2,400 km/h)
Range:	1,151 miles (1,853 km)

How many Tornado aircraft does the UK have?

But following the retirement earlier this year of the last of the Air Force’s beloved Tornados, the UK’s 17 Lightnings are part of a forward available fleet of just 119 fast attack jets, down 43 per cent from 210 in 2007. It leaves the air force smaller than at any time since its creation during the First World War.

When did the Tornado F3 enter service?

First flown in November 1985, and in training use with No 229 OCU at Coningsby from July 1986, the Tornado F. 3 entered Squadron service (No 29 Squadron RAF Coningsby) in April 1987, that squadron being declared NATO operational in November 1987 after the usual ‘working up’ period to refine tactics etc.

Who still flies the Tornado?

Although the type is still in service with the German Air Force, Italian Air Force and Royal Saudi Air Force, it is likely that its mission will not continue beyond 2030. However, the three remaining air arms that operate the platform are still set to use the Tornado in combat operations for a few years to come.

What is the wind speed of an F3 tornado?

158-206 mph
The Fujita Scale

The Fujita Scale of Tornado Intensity
F-Scale Number	Intensity Phrase	Wind Speed
F1	Moderate tornado	73-112 mph
F2	Significant tornado	113-157 mph
F3	Severe tornado	158-206 mph

Do RAF still fly tornados?

The Tornado, nicknamed the Tonka, is being retired by the RAF after four decades, in a flypast today. The RAF Tornado will fly for the final time today, bringing to an end four decades of distinguished operational history with the British armed forces.

How many fighter jets do the UK have?

Royal Air Force

Type	Origin	In service
British Aerospace Hawk T2	UK	28
Eurofighter Typhoon	UK	137
General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper	USA	9
Grob Tutor T1	Germany	91