The Panavia Tornado F.3, or ADV (Air Defence Variant) is the premier interceptor currently in use with the RAF. It first flew on 20th November 1985, entering service in 1986. The Tornado F.3 has also served with the AMI (Italian AF) and still serves with the Royal Saudi Air Force, though it is soon due to be replaced by the Typhoon.

For FS2004 and FSX

Features

• NINE model variations with FIVE detailed texture sets :
  • 12º Gruppo, 36º Stormo, AMI, 4x AIM-9, 4x Skyflash
  • 5 Sqn, 4x AIM-9, 4x Skyflash, large tanks
  • 11 Sqn, 4x AIM-9, 4x Skyflash, small tanks
  • 25 sqn, Training fit with large tanks
  • 29 Sqn, Training fit with small tanks
  • 43 Sqn, 4x ASRAAM, 4x AMRAAM, small tanks
  • 111 Sqn, 4x ASRAAM, 4x AMRAAM, large tanks
  • 29 Sqn RSAF, 4x ASRAAM, 4x AMRAAM
  • 56 Sqn, Clean
• full FSX model with all FSX features (bump mapping, self-shadowing, bloom etc)
• FSX model includes V-C SELF-SHADOWING (effect requires FSX SP2/Accel, DX10 preview mode)
• authentic virtual cockpit with animations and mousable controls
• HUD included
• stunning realistic texturing with highly detailed weathering
• detailed and authentic weapons loadouts - can be switched around by simple cfg editing
• authentic all-xml 2D panel, hi-res glazed-effect gauges, custom pop-ups for ECU, autopilot and radios, fully mousable
• animated canopy, pilots, reverser buckets, speedbrakes wing sweep, refuelling probe
• v-c night lighting
• tailhook toggles remove-before-flight tags, intake/exhaust blanks & wheel chocks
• ultra-realisitic crew figures have auto animation and unique flight suits for each variant
• crew shoulder squadron patches are hi-res and editable
• FSX model includes fully modelled REAR COCKPIT with WORKING RADAR
• working radar also usable in 2D panel as popup (FSX)
• loaded model includes 18 payload entries in the cfg so custom weights can be programmed (default is no payloads)
• detailed checklist and performance that precisely matches that of the real aircraft
• custom effects for turbine glow (3-stage), smoke (startup & in-flight), wingtip and flap contrails and wing surface vapour 'flash'
• very high quality Tornado soundset included (by TSS)
• togglable realistic pilot figures
• v-c rain effects (FS9 only)
• 28-page .PDF User Manual included