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Tornado ECR

Fighter Jetconfirmed

Tornado ECR

The Panavia Tornado ECR (Electronic Combat/Reconnaissance) is a specialized variant of the Tornado multirole combat aircraft, designed for suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD) missions. It is equipped with advanced electronic warfare systems and anti-radiation missiles to detect, identify, and neutralize enemy radar threats.

Specifications

TypeFighter Jet
OriginGermany
ManufacturerPanavia Aircraft GmbH
Introduced1990
StatusIn service
Speed2,338 km/h
Range1,390 km
Crew2
Weight28 t

History

Developed in Germany in 1990, it has been used for suppressing enemy air defenses and gathering intelligence.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Italy12confirmed
GermanyEWconfirmed

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