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Alecto I

2023-01-18T13:54:08Z

U122617549: /* Survivability and armour */

{{Specs-Card
|code=uk_alecto_mk_1
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
|market=id50172_alecto_i_great_britain
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} British tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Wind of Change"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/7640-event-the-battle-for-arachis-en|"Battle for Arachis"]] event.

Arriving a tad late to meet proper action in the Second World War, the Alecto was developed as a close-support self-propelled gun, to provide support fire to the reconnaissance and airborne units. As timing is no longer an issue, the Alecto is now prepared to reinforce the early British lineup, with much competent firepower.

Constant repositioning and long-range firing will be crucial as this is where the Alecto excels at; mobility and firepower. Despite not having solid shot rounds, the chemical HEAT rounds bring unexplored capabilities to the explosive-lacking British Rank I.

Overall, a very uncomplicated vehicle with some obvious drawbacks yet a very dynamic playstyle. Players that enjoyed the swiftness of the [[Tetrarch I|Tetrarch]] and the lightness of the [[Stuart I|Stuart]] will surely get the best out of it.

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}

The armor of the Alecto is quite poor. All rounds fired at you will penetrate, and the front is not even well sloped, so you can't bounce any shots. In addition, your ammo is stored entirely on the sides, so don't expect so do well if you get flanked. However, there is a benefit to poor armor: shots won't shrapnel much (and often APHE won't detonate), so usually it'll take multiple shots to take out your crew. BUT that does mean some 7.62 rounds can pen you frontally, so be careful of coaxial armament. Besides, don't forget though that you are open-topped, and are vulnerable to overpressure, besides being easy prey for enemy aviation.

'''Armour type:'''

* Rolled homogeneous armour

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
|-
| Hull || 6 mm (36°) ''Front glacis'' 10 mm (7°) ''Lower glacis'' || 5 mm ''Top - Front upper plate'' 6 mm (57°) ''Top - Front centre glacis'' 5 mm ''Top - Front lower plate'' 6 mm (33°) ''Top - Rear glacis'' 10 mm (37°) ''Bottom'' || 10 mm ''Upper plate'' 6 mm (36°) ''Lower glacis'' || 4 mm ''Engine compartment''
|-
| Gun shield || 10 mm (cylindrical) ''Turret front'' 10 mm ''Gun mantlet''
!
!
!
|-
|}
'''Notes:'''

* Suspension wheels and torsion bars are 20 mm thick, while tracks are 15 mm thick.
* Belly armour is 6 mm thick.
* There is a 6 mm thick plate separating the crew compartment from the engine compartment.
* The driver seats in a compartment surrounded with 4 mm thick plates on the front and the sides.
* Mudguards are 4 mm thick.

=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}


{{tankMobility|abMinHp=234|rbMinHp=146}}

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
=== Main armament ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}

{{main|Howitzer, Tank No.1, Mk.I (95 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[Howitzer, Tank No.1, Mk.I (95 mm)|95 mm Howitzer, Tank No.1, Mk.I]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
|-
! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
|-
! ''Arcade''
| rowspan="2" | 48 || rowspan="2" | -5°/+25° || rowspan="2" | ±15° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 8.8 || 12.2 || 14.8 || 16.4 || 17.4 || rowspan="2" | 11.18 || rowspan="2" | 9.89 || rowspan="2" | 9.12 || rowspan="2" | 8.60
|-
! ''Realistic''
| 6.0 || 7.0 || 8.5 || 9.4 || 10.0
|-
|}

==== Ammunition ====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! colspan="6" | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
|-
! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
|-
| Shell H.E./A.T. || HEAT || 110 || 110 || 110 || 110 || 110 || 110
|-
| Shell Mk.Ia || HE || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="10" | Shell details
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! rowspan="2" | Velocity (m/s)
! rowspan="2" | Projectile Mass (kg)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay (m)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity (mm)
! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
! colspan="3" | Ricochet
|-
! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
|-
| Shell H.E./A.T. || HEAT || 502 || 6.72 || 0 || 0.3 || 781.66 || 62° || 69° || 73°
|-
| Shell Mk.Ia || HE || 320 || 11.34 || 0 || 0.1 || 666 || 79° || 80° || 81°
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="7" | Smoke shell characteristics
|-
! Ammunition
! Velocity (m/s)
! Projectile Mass (kg)
! Screen radius (m)
! Screen deploy time (s)
! Screen hold time (s)
! Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
|-
| Shell SE Mk,I || 320 || 11.34 || 13 || 5 || 20 || 50
|-
|}

==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
[[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Full ammo
! 1st rack empty
! 2nd rack empty
! Visual discrepancy
|-
| '''48''' || 25 ''(+23)'' || 1 ''(+47)'' || No
|-
|}
'''Notes:'''

* Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded.

== Usage in battles ==

The Alecto's usage in battle could be somewhat monotonously difficult if no situational awareness or thoughtful positioning is used, due to the relatively poor defensive qualities of the SPG. Fortunately, This can be easily overcome when considering the vehicle's main traits. Therefore, the sniper role is, by far, the go-to role if a player wants to enjoy and learn the best out of the Alecto.

The decent ballistics of the gun and the capable HEAT shell can stand for some serious long-range shooting. Considering that most British tanks at its rank are armed with the 2-pounder, the Alecto provides an upper hand in long-range engagements due to the chemical rounds. This explosive sniper game style should not be overlooked, as it allows for an often enjoyable learning experience for latter gameplays as the [[FV4005]] or the [[G6|G6 Rhino]].

The HE and HEAT rounds come with the valuable bonus of overpressure damage, something often difficult to achieve on the 40 mm 2-Pounder gun due to the poor or lacking HE filler. At the rank, many lightly-armoured or exposed vehicles such as [[Panzerjager I|Panzerjäger I]] or [[Flakpanzer 38]] can be found; these will often become easy targets for the Alecto.

The fixed gun limits the close-range engagements since most tanks encountered will be agile enough to manoeuvre easily around the Alecto. Therefore the sniper role will favour this fixed gun design. The Alecto got nothing to envy in the mobility department, so the commanders could take advantage of the nimble chassis and find good sniping positions or be ready to relocate when necessary.

Something important to note is the limited elevation of the howitzer. Often the most irregular terrains such as those on [[Tunisia]], [[Ash River]] or [[Frozen Pass (Ground Forces)|Frozen Pass]] will be challenging for the Alecto. Not only on gun traversing but in practical firing positioning. Here is when knowledge of the map terrain will help players get the most out of the flexibility of Alecto's mobility.

Since no tank design is perfect, the Alecto will be no exception. The thin protection and the lack of any roof armour mean the tank can suffer from the lightest of the guns, namely 12.7 mm Browning machine guns and small calibre autocannons as those on the Anti-aircraft vehicles. Smart tankers should seek to never stay in the same position for too long, as enemy aircraft or revengeful players could find their way to you. The smoke shells can help in this regard. Whenever in trouble, a few smoke shells can obscure the enemy's sight enough for a retreat or a brave standoff up close and personal. Players should never forget to load some smoke rounds for the most desperate needs.

=== Pros and cons ===

'''Pros:'''

* Highly capable HEAT; excellent for Rank I armour
* Excellent mobility for an SPG; fast acceleration and steering
* Flexible shell arsenal: smoke, HE and HEAT shells
* Sufficient ammo load for prolonged fighting

'''Cons:'''

* Long reload time; no match for fast-firing guns at the rank
* Thinly armoured and open-topped; easily destroyed
* Shell drop can provide difficult long range shooting, practice is needed
* Fixed gun design limits response time against faster tanks; poor elevation angles worsens this

== History ==

The Alecto I is a British self propelled gun developed from the Tetrach light tank towards the end of the Second World War. Fitted with a newly developed 3.75 inch howitzer in an open top casemate configuration, the Alecto only completed trials after the war had ended, leading to it serving briefly with the British Army in Germany and the Middle East without seeing any combat.

=== [[wt:en/news/7636-development-battle-for-arachis-alecto-mk-i-spg-en|Devblog]] ===

A further development of the Tetrarch light tank concept resulted in the Mk.VIII Harry Hopkins light cruiser tank, which Vickers-Armstrongs was creating to be an airborne tank. Since the mass of the vehicle by the beginning of the production exceeded the allowable for the project, and the design itself still required serious improvements, the company's engineering team decided to continue their work, turning the project into a light self-propelled unit with a 3.75”” howitzer Q.F. 95mm. The chassis engine compartment was completely unified with the Harry Hopkins, while the combat compartment and the gun were completely new for the series. The SPG is called Alecto I (or Alecto Mk. I) went to the testing in 1944 and, after implementing new changes (again with an increase in the mass of the machine), the self-propelled guns were built in a small batch by June 1945. The war had already ended by that time, and all units built were used mainly for training purposes and were decommissioned in 1955.

== Media ==


;Skins

* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=uk_alecto_mk_1 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

;Images
<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="200">
File:Alecto I WTWallpaper001.jpg|
File:Alecto I WTWallpaper002.jpg|
File:Alecto I WTWallpaper003.jpg|
File:Alecto I WTWallpaper004.jpg|
File:Alecto I WTWallpaper005.jpg|
File:Alecto I WTWallpaper006.jpg|
</gallery>

== See also ==


* [[Ho-Ro]]

== External links ==


* [[wt:en/news/7636-development-battle-for-arachis-alecto-mk-i-spg-en|[Devblog] “Battle for Arachis”: Alecto Mk. I SPG]]

{{Manufacturer Vickers-Armstrongs}}
{{Britain tank destroyers}}
{{Britain premium ground vehicles}}

Alecto I

2023-01-18T13:53:41Z

U122617549: /* Survivability and armour */

{{Specs-Card
|code=uk_alecto_mk_1
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
|market=id50172_alecto_i_great_britain
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} British tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Wind of Change"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/7640-event-the-battle-for-arachis-en|"Battle for Arachis"]] event.

Arriving a tad late to meet proper action in the Second World War, the Alecto was developed as a close-support self-propelled gun, to provide support fire to the reconnaissance and airborne units. As timing is no longer an issue, the Alecto is now prepared to reinforce the early British lineup, with much competent firepower.

Constant repositioning and long-range firing will be crucial as this is where the Alecto excels at; mobility and firepower. Despite not having solid shot rounds, the chemical HEAT rounds bring unexplored capabilities to the explosive-lacking British Rank I.

Overall, a very uncomplicated vehicle with some obvious drawbacks yet a very dynamic playstyle. Players that enjoyed the swiftness of the [[Tetrarch I|Tetrarch]] and the lightness of the [[Stuart I|Stuart]] will surely get the best out of it.

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}

''The armor of the Alecto is quite poor. All rounds fired at you will penetrate, and the front is not even well sloped, so you can't bounce any shots. In addition, your ammo is stored entirely on the sides, so don't expect so do well if you get flanked. However, there is a benefit to poor armor: shots won't shrapnel much (and often APHE won't detonate), so usually it'll take multiple shots to take out your crew. BUT that does mean some 7.62 rounds can pen you frontally, so be careful of coaxial armament. Besides, don't forget though that you are open-topped, and are vulnerable to overpressure, besides being easy prey for enemy aviation.''

'''Armour type:'''

* Rolled homogeneous armour

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
|-
| Hull || 6 mm (36°) ''Front glacis'' 10 mm (7°) ''Lower glacis'' || 5 mm ''Top - Front upper plate'' 6 mm (57°) ''Top - Front centre glacis'' 5 mm ''Top - Front lower plate'' 6 mm (33°) ''Top - Rear glacis'' 10 mm (37°) ''Bottom'' || 10 mm ''Upper plate'' 6 mm (36°) ''Lower glacis'' || 4 mm ''Engine compartment''
|-
| Gun shield || 10 mm (cylindrical) ''Turret front'' 10 mm ''Gun mantlet''
!
!
!
|-
|}
'''Notes:'''

* Suspension wheels and torsion bars are 20 mm thick, while tracks are 15 mm thick.
* Belly armour is 6 mm thick.
* There is a 6 mm thick plate separating the crew compartment from the engine compartment.
* The driver seats in a compartment surrounded with 4 mm thick plates on the front and the sides.
* Mudguards are 4 mm thick.

=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}


{{tankMobility|abMinHp=234|rbMinHp=146}}

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
=== Main armament ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}

{{main|Howitzer, Tank No.1, Mk.I (95 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[Howitzer, Tank No.1, Mk.I (95 mm)|95 mm Howitzer, Tank No.1, Mk.I]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
|-
! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
|-
! ''Arcade''
| rowspan="2" | 48 || rowspan="2" | -5°/+25° || rowspan="2" | ±15° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 8.8 || 12.2 || 14.8 || 16.4 || 17.4 || rowspan="2" | 11.18 || rowspan="2" | 9.89 || rowspan="2" | 9.12 || rowspan="2" | 8.60
|-
! ''Realistic''
| 6.0 || 7.0 || 8.5 || 9.4 || 10.0
|-
|}

==== Ammunition ====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! colspan="6" | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
|-
! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
|-
| Shell H.E./A.T. || HEAT || 110 || 110 || 110 || 110 || 110 || 110
|-
| Shell Mk.Ia || HE || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="10" | Shell details
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! rowspan="2" | Velocity (m/s)
! rowspan="2" | Projectile Mass (kg)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay (m)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity (mm)
! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
! colspan="3" | Ricochet
|-
! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
|-
| Shell H.E./A.T. || HEAT || 502 || 6.72 || 0 || 0.3 || 781.66 || 62° || 69° || 73°
|-
| Shell Mk.Ia || HE || 320 || 11.34 || 0 || 0.1 || 666 || 79° || 80° || 81°
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="7" | Smoke shell characteristics
|-
! Ammunition
! Velocity (m/s)
! Projectile Mass (kg)
! Screen radius (m)
! Screen deploy time (s)
! Screen hold time (s)
! Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
|-
| Shell SE Mk,I || 320 || 11.34 || 13 || 5 || 20 || 50
|-
|}

==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
[[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Full ammo
! 1st rack empty
! 2nd rack empty
! Visual discrepancy
|-
| '''48''' || 25 ''(+23)'' || 1 ''(+47)'' || No
|-
|}
'''Notes:'''

* Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded.

== Usage in battles ==

The Alecto's usage in battle could be somewhat monotonously difficult if no situational awareness or thoughtful positioning is used, due to the relatively poor defensive qualities of the SPG. Fortunately, This can be easily overcome when considering the vehicle's main traits. Therefore, the sniper role is, by far, the go-to role if a player wants to enjoy and learn the best out of the Alecto.

The decent ballistics of the gun and the capable HEAT shell can stand for some serious long-range shooting. Considering that most British tanks at its rank are armed with the 2-pounder, the Alecto provides an upper hand in long-range engagements due to the chemical rounds. This explosive sniper game style should not be overlooked, as it allows for an often enjoyable learning experience for latter gameplays as the [[FV4005]] or the [[G6|G6 Rhino]].

The HE and HEAT rounds come with the valuable bonus of overpressure damage, something often difficult to achieve on the 40 mm 2-Pounder gun due to the poor or lacking HE filler. At the rank, many lightly-armoured or exposed vehicles such as [[Panzerjager I|Panzerjäger I]] or [[Flakpanzer 38]] can be found; these will often become easy targets for the Alecto.

The fixed gun limits the close-range engagements since most tanks encountered will be agile enough to manoeuvre easily around the Alecto. Therefore the sniper role will favour this fixed gun design. The Alecto got nothing to envy in the mobility department, so the commanders could take advantage of the nimble chassis and find good sniping positions or be ready to relocate when necessary.

Something important to note is the limited elevation of the howitzer. Often the most irregular terrains such as those on [[Tunisia]], [[Ash River]] or [[Frozen Pass (Ground Forces)|Frozen Pass]] will be challenging for the Alecto. Not only on gun traversing but in practical firing positioning. Here is when knowledge of the map terrain will help players get the most out of the flexibility of Alecto's mobility.

Since no tank design is perfect, the Alecto will be no exception. The thin protection and the lack of any roof armour mean the tank can suffer from the lightest of the guns, namely 12.7 mm Browning machine guns and small calibre autocannons as those on the Anti-aircraft vehicles. Smart tankers should seek to never stay in the same position for too long, as enemy aircraft or revengeful players could find their way to you. The smoke shells can help in this regard. Whenever in trouble, a few smoke shells can obscure the enemy's sight enough for a retreat or a brave standoff up close and personal. Players should never forget to load some smoke rounds for the most desperate needs.

=== Pros and cons ===

'''Pros:'''

* Highly capable HEAT; excellent for Rank I armour
* Excellent mobility for an SPG; fast acceleration and steering
* Flexible shell arsenal: smoke, HE and HEAT shells
* Sufficient ammo load for prolonged fighting

'''Cons:'''

* Long reload time; no match for fast-firing guns at the rank
* Thinly armoured and open-topped; easily destroyed
* Shell drop can provide difficult long range shooting, practice is needed
* Fixed gun design limits response time against faster tanks; poor elevation angles worsens this

== History ==

The Alecto I is a British self propelled gun developed from the Tetrach light tank towards the end of the Second World War. Fitted with a newly developed 3.75 inch howitzer in an open top casemate configuration, the Alecto only completed trials after the war had ended, leading to it serving briefly with the British Army in Germany and the Middle East without seeing any combat.

=== [[wt:en/news/7636-development-battle-for-arachis-alecto-mk-i-spg-en|Devblog]] ===

A further development of the Tetrarch light tank concept resulted in the Mk.VIII Harry Hopkins light cruiser tank, which Vickers-Armstrongs was creating to be an airborne tank. Since the mass of the vehicle by the beginning of the production exceeded the allowable for the project, and the design itself still required serious improvements, the company's engineering team decided to continue their work, turning the project into a light self-propelled unit with a 3.75”” howitzer Q.F. 95mm. The chassis engine compartment was completely unified with the Harry Hopkins, while the combat compartment and the gun were completely new for the series. The SPG is called Alecto I (or Alecto Mk. I) went to the testing in 1944 and, after implementing new changes (again with an increase in the mass of the machine), the self-propelled guns were built in a small batch by June 1945. The war had already ended by that time, and all units built were used mainly for training purposes and were decommissioned in 1955.

== Media ==


;Skins

* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=uk_alecto_mk_1 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

;Images
<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="200">
File:Alecto I WTWallpaper001.jpg|
File:Alecto I WTWallpaper002.jpg|
File:Alecto I WTWallpaper003.jpg|
File:Alecto I WTWallpaper004.jpg|
File:Alecto I WTWallpaper005.jpg|
File:Alecto I WTWallpaper006.jpg|
</gallery>

== See also ==


* [[Ho-Ro]]

== External links ==


* [[wt:en/news/7636-development-battle-for-arachis-alecto-mk-i-spg-en|[Devblog] “Battle for Arachis”: Alecto Mk. I SPG]]

{{Manufacturer Vickers-Armstrongs}}
{{Britain tank destroyers}}
{{Britain premium ground vehicles}}

Tornado IDS MFG (Germany)

2023-01-06T11:58:37Z

U122617549: /* Usage in battles */

{{Specs-Card
|code=tornado_ids_de_mfg
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Apex Predators"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/8021-event-winter-quest-en|2022 Winter Quest]] event.

== General info ==
=== Flight performance ===
{{Specs-Avia-Flight}}


{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
! colspan="2" | Max speed (km/h at 11,582 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (metres)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (metres/second)
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run (metres)
|-
! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
|-
! Stock
| 2,295 || 2,292 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 29.4 || 29.5 || 172.1 || 169.8 || rowspan="2" | 800
|-
! Upgraded
| 2,324 || 2,308 || 28.6 || 29.0 || 220.0 || 195.0
|-
|}

==== Details ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="6" | Features
|-
! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute
|-
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="60%"
|-
! rowspan="2" | Limits
! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
|-
! Min sweep
| 972 || rowspan="2" | 560 || 1,166 || 552 || 440 || ~8 || ~3
|-
! Max sweep
| 1,555 || N/A || N/A || N/A || ~9 || ~3
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
|-
! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
|-
| < 670 || < 650 || < 700 || N/A
|-
|}

==== Engine performance ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine
! colspan="4" | Aircraft mass
|-
! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number
! colspan="2" | {{Annotation|Basic mass|Mass of the aircraft with pilot and engine oil, but no fuel or weapons load}} || colspan="2" | Wing loading (full fuel)
|-
| colspan="2" | Turbo-Union RB199-34R Mk.103 || 2
| colspan="2" | _,___ kg || colspan="2" | ___ kg/m2
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
! colspan="3" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | {{Annotation|Max Gross Weight|Mass of the fully equipped aircraft with heaviest weapons load}}
|-
! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type
! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel
|-
| 2,200 kg || colspan="2" | Afterburning low-bypass turbofan
| _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ kg
|-
! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}}
! colspan="4" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP)
|-
! Condition || 100% || ___%/WEP
! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel || MGW
|-
| ''Stationary'' || ___ kgf || ___ kgf
| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
|-
| ''Optimal'' || ___ kgf (_ km/h) || ___ kgf (_ km/h)
| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Avia-Armour}}

''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.''

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | [[Ballistic Computer]]
|-
! CCIP (Guns) !! CCIP (Rockets) !! CCIP (Bombs) !! CCRP (Bombs)
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| {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
|}
=== Offensive armament ===
{{Specs-Avia-Offensive}}

{{main|Mauser BK27 (27 mm)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:

* 2 x 27 mm Mauser BK27 cannons, -mounted (180 rpg = 360 total)

=== Suspended armament ===
{{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}

{{main|LDGP Mk 83 (1,000 lb)|AIM-9L Sidewinder|AS.34 Kormoran}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:

* 2 x 1,500 l drop tanks
* 56 x large calibre countermeasures
* 2 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
* 7 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (7,000 lb total)
* 12 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (12,000 lb total)
* 4 x AS.34 Kormoran missiles

==== Custom loadout options ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! !! width="5%" | 1 !! width="5%" | 2 !! width="5%" | 3 !! width="5%" | 4 !! width="5%" | 5 !! width="5%" | 6 !! width="5%" | 7 !! width="5%" | 8 !! width="5%" | 9 !! width="5%" | 10 !! width="5%" | 11
| rowspan="6" width="25%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_Tornado_GR.1.png]]</div>
|-
! 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs
| || || 1, 2 || 1, 2* † || 1, 2* † || 1* † || 1, 2* † || 1, 2* † || 1, 2 || ||
|-
! AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
| || 1 || || || || || || || || 1 ||
|-
! AS.34 Kormoran missiles
| || || 1 || 1† || || || || 1† || 1 || ||
|-
! Large calibre countermeasures
| 28 || || || || || || || || || || 28
|-
! 1,500 l drop tanks
| || || 1 || || || || || || 1 || ||
|-
| colspan="13" | * Bombs on hardpoint 6 cannot be equipped in conjunction with dual bomb mounts on hardpoints 4-8 † AS.34 Kormoran missiles on hardpoints 4/8 cannot be equipped in conjunction with bombs on hardpoints 4-8
|}

== Usage in battles ==

This Tornado, being at a lower BR than the others, is as such more likely to be downtiered. This makes it so in secluded 1v1s energy trapping or opponent is a viable option. However, one needs to be aware of their surroundings so as not to be third-partied while at a lower speed.

=== Pros and cons ===
'''Pros:'''

* Good acceleration and excellent top speed
* Mauser BK27 guns have decent hitting power and ammunition capacity
* Impressive bombload and access to AS.34 Kormoran anti-ship missles
* Access to two AIM-9L Sidewinder air-to-air missles stock

'''Cons:'''

* Bad maneuverability, makes air-to-air combat challenging
* No access to guided bombs
* AS.34 Kormoran missles are rather unreliable weapon, even against the ships
* Negative G manoeuvres can rip your wings off

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