High value 250 g/m2 silky luster paper poster at the size of DIN A3 (420x297 mm, 16 1/2 x 11 3/4'') with aircraft scheme and textual descriptions. All text in german language! DIN A2 and DIN A1 versions are optional, but will be printed after reception of the order which means a delay of ca. 1 week for the shipping.
Background storyOn this print you find substitutional for the two operational flying components of CW-1 (both in norm 95 camouflage) one RECCE TORNADO of german Recce Wing 51 and one ECR TORNADO of FBW 32, both in complete combat configuration with 2 underwing tanks, 2 HARM missiles (ECR), the RECCE POD, 2 air-to-air missiles AIM-9L(i) "Sidewinder", the chaff and flare dispenser BOZ 101 (not visible on outside of starboard wing) and the EW POD Cerberus III on the outboard station of the port wing.
RECCE TORNADO
The RECCE (reconnaissance) TORNADO is based on the
fighterbomber (IDS) version of the TORNADO and forms with other
platforms the spearhead of Luftwaffe's intervention forces for crisis.
In all operations so far where the german Luftwaffe was involved - from
Bosnia up to Afghanistan - the RECCE TORNADO proved in an impressive
manner its capabilities. In the so called RECCE POD which is hanging
under the fuselage he carries the most modern optical and infrared
sensors and cameras which offer the capability to provide fast and
precisely high resolution pictures by day and by night, in low-level and
high-level flight. These pictures are an important base for successful
higher level military plannings.
ECR TORNADO
With the IDS
(interdictor strike) version of the TORNADO german Luftwaffe and Marine
owed since years a tactical fighter jet with great firepower, range and
survivability which allowed the effective combat against targets at day
and at night and under all weather conditions. Based on this system the
TORNADO ECR (Electronic Combat and Reconnaissance) was created and
introduced. The basic change of the ECR was the so called "1st avionic
upgrade" of the IDS version. Also added were stronger Turbo Union RB-199
Mk-105 engines (Mk-101 and Mk-103 has the IDS).