Tornado IDS MFG (Germany) - Revision history

U22067555: Updated the amount of large caliber chaff

2024-11-24T13:37:36Z

Updated the amount of large caliber chaff

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */

2024-08-23T08:12:56Z

‎Suspended armament

U44629479: Edits

2024-06-27T19:25:43Z

Edits

U120565818: Changed the height you should fly at based on the changes to multipathing

2024-06-26T19:58:06Z

Changed the height you should fly at based on the changes to multipathing

U44629479: Edits

2024-06-13T17:40:31Z

Edits

U31139476: /* Air Realistic battles */

2024-05-27T13:34:59Z

‎Air Realistic battles

U141024646: Usage in Battle

2024-05-21T17:40:34Z

Usage in Battle

U42858531: /* See also */ I added the list with links to other aircraft with variable geometry wings that exist in the game

2024-03-24T03:27:16Z

‎See also: I added the list with links to other aircraft with variable geometry wings that exist in the game

U44629479: Undo revision 179327 by U133583408 (talk)

2023-12-23T21:28:49Z

Undo revision 179327 by U133583408 (talk)

U133583408: /* Flight performance */

2023-12-23T19:56:10Z

‎Flight performance

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-| rowspan="7" width="25%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_Tornado_GR.1.png]]</div>
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 ! [[LDGP Mk 83 (1,000 lb)|1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83]] bombs
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 * 2 x 1,500 l drop tanks
-* 56 x large calibre countermeasures + 680 x large calibre chaff
+* 56 x large calibre countermeasures + 1,200 x large calibre chaff
 * 2 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
 * 7 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (7,000 lb total)

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 * 2 x 1,500 l drop tanks
-* 56 x large calibre countermeasures
+* 56 x large calibre countermeasures + 680 x large calibre chaff
 * 2 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
 * 7 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (7,000 lb total)
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 === '''Air Realistic battles''' ===
-If used in Air Realistic battles, the Tornado IDS MFG should be used as a bomber rather than a fighter. Thus you should take 12 x 1,000 lb bombs for bombing and 2 x [[AIM-9L Sidewinder|AIM-9L]]<nowiki/>s if needed. It is also recommended to take the 58 x countermeasures with you, as these will be your only option for evading a missile. Since the Tornado is very fast, you can quickly fly into the battlefield with afterburners turned on. While flying, you should watch out for enemy planes and missiles. It is best to fly low to the ground - less than 60 m above it - as you will often face Pulse-Doppler radar with missiles such as [[AIM-7 Sparrow (Family)|AIM-7]]<nowiki/>s and [[R-24R]]. The combination of the radar with these strong missiles will most likely kill you if you don’t pay enough attention.
+If used in Air Realistic battles, the Tornado IDS MFG should be used as a bomber rather than a fighter. Thus you should take 12 x 1,000 lb bombs for bombing and 2 x [[AIM-9L Sidewinder|AIM-9L]]<nowiki/>s if needed. It is also recommended to take the 58 x countermeasures with you, as these will be your only option for evading a missile. Since the Tornado is very fast, you can quickly fly into the battlefield with afterburners turned on. While flying, you should watch out for enemy planes and missiles. It is best to fly low to the ground - less than 60 m above it - as you will often face Pulse-Doppler radar with missiles such as [[AIM-7 Sparrow (Family)|AIM-7]]<nowiki/>s and [[R-24R]]. The combination of the radar with these strong missiles will most likely kill you if you don't pay enough attention.
-Once you are close enough to the base, quickly fly up so you can drop your bombs. To get the most out of your IDS MFG, drop half of your bomb load (6 bombs) and keep the other half for another base. Once the bombs are away, you should fly down again to avoid being detected or getting missiles. Then fly to another base and repeat the process.
+Once you are close enough to the base, quickly fly up so you can drop your bombs. To get the most out of your IDS MFG, drop half of your bomb load (6 bombs) and keep the other half for another base. Once the bombs are away, you should fly down again to avoid being detected or getting missiles. Then fly to another base and repeat the process.
-If you‘re out of bombs, you can either fly back to base and rearm or make use of your missiles and engage enemy planes. Fire the missiles at unsuspecting targets, which are either in a fight or seem to not pay attention (e.g. when flying back to their airfield in a consistent straight line).
+If you're out of bombs, you can either fly back to base and rearm or make use of your missiles and engage enemy planes. Fire the missiles at unsuspecting targets, which are either in a fight or seem to not pay attention (e.g. when flying back to their airfield in a consistent straight line).
-Also, always make sure to look around using your assigned button, since any engagement with an enemy fighter like the [[F-16A|F-16]], [[MiG-23 (Family)|MiG-23]] or [[MiG-29]] will put you at a high risk of dying!
+Also, always make sure to look around using your assigned button, since any engagement with an enemy fighter like the [[F-16A|F-16]], [[MiG-23 (Family)|MiG-23]] or [[MiG-29]] will put you at a high risk of dying!
 === '''Ground Realistic battles''' ===
-If used in Ground realistic battles, the Tornado can be lethal to enemy tanks due to its great armament. It is advisable to take the same weaponry as in Air battles (see above) since you will need the bombs to destroy ground targets and the AIM-9Ls and Flares/Chaff for any air engagement.
+If used in Ground realistic battles, the Tornado can be lethal to enemy tanks due to its great armament. It is advisable to take the same weaponry as in Air battles (see above) since you will need the bombs to destroy ground targets and the AIM-9Ls and Flares/Chaff for any air engagement.
-While flying into the battlefield, it is best to - again - fly low to the ground, as enemy fighters or SPAAs can easily shoot you down. So when you spawn, dive down immediately!
+While flying into the battlefield, it is best to - again - fly low to the ground, as enemy fighters or SPAAs can easily shoot you down. So when you spawn, dive down immediately!
-When over the battlefield, quickly drop your bombs and fly away as fast as possible. If you want to make another run, because you haven’t dropped all of your bombs yet, make sure to avoid detection while turning in the air. If you see on your RWR that SPAAs like the [[Pantsir-S1]] are present, fly back to your airfield and rearm - even if you still have bombs.
+When over the battlefield, quickly drop your bombs and fly away as fast as possible. If you want to make another run, because you haven't dropped all of your bombs yet, make sure to avoid detection while turning in the air. If you see on your RWR that SPAAs like the [[Pantsir-S1]] are present, fly back to your airfield and rearm - even if you still have bombs.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 * Access to two AIM-9L Sidewinder air-to-air missiles stock
 * Can act as a fighter when necessary
 ** Variable wing sweep allows it to turn better when at low speeds, or during an emergency at high speed (at the risk of destroying itself)
 ** Radar assisted gun makes intercepting incoming or leaving planes easier

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 === '''Air Realistic battles''' ===
-If used in Air Realistic battles, the Tornado IDS MFG should be used as a bomber rather than a fighter. Thus you should take 12x 1.000lb bombs for bombing and 2x [[AIM-9L Sidewinder|AIM-9L]]<nowiki/>s if needed. It is also recommended to take the 58x countermeasures with you, as these will be your only option for evading a missile. Since the Tornado is very fast, you can quickly fly into the battlefield with afterburners turned on. While flying, you should watch out for enemy planes and missiles. It is best to fly low to the ground - less than 60m above it - as you will often face Puls-Doppler radar with missiles such as [[AIM-7 Sparrow (Family)|AIM-7]]<nowiki/>s and [[R-24R]]. The combination of the radar with these strong missiles will most likely kill you if you don’t pay enough attention.
+If used in Air Realistic battles, the Tornado IDS MFG should be used as a bomber rather than a fighter. Thus you should take 12 x 1,000 lb bombs for bombing and 2 x [[AIM-9L Sidewinder|AIM-9L]]<nowiki/>s if needed. It is also recommended to take the 58 x countermeasures with you, as these will be your only option for evading a missile. Since the Tornado is very fast, you can quickly fly into the battlefield with afterburners turned on. While flying, you should watch out for enemy planes and missiles. It is best to fly low to the ground - less than 60 m above it - as you will often face Pulse-Doppler radar with missiles such as [[AIM-7 Sparrow (Family)|AIM-7]]<nowiki/>s and [[R-24R]]. The combination of the radar with these strong missiles will most likely kill you if you don’t pay enough attention.
 Once you are close enough to the base, quickly fly up so you can drop your bombs. To get the most out of your IDS MFG, drop half of your bomb load (6 bombs) and keep the other half for another base. Once the bombs are away, you should fly down again to avoid being detected or getting missiles. Then fly to another base and repeat the process.

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 === '''Air Realistic battles''' ===
-If used in Air Realistic battles, the Tornado IDS MFG should be used as a bomber rather than a fighter. Thus you should take 12x 1.000lb bombs for bombing and 2x [[AIM-9L Sidewinder|AIM-9L]]<nowiki/>s if needed. It is also recommended to take the 58x countermeasures with you, as these will be your only option for evading a missile. Since the Tornado is very fast, you can quickly fly into the battlefield with afterburners turned on. While flying, you should watch out for enemy planes and missiles. It is best to fly low to the ground - less than 100m above it - as you will often face Puls-Doppler radar with missiles such as [[AIM-7 Sparrow (Family)|AIM-7]]<nowiki/>s and [[R-24R]]. The combination of the radar with these strong missiles will most likely kill you if you don’t pay enough attention.
+If used in Air Realistic battles, the Tornado IDS MFG should be used as a bomber rather than a fighter. Thus you should take 12x 1.000lb bombs for bombing and 2x [[AIM-9L Sidewinder|AIM-9L]]<nowiki/>s if needed. It is also recommended to take the 58x countermeasures with you, as these will be your only option for evading a missile. Since the Tornado is very fast, you can quickly fly into the battlefield with afterburners turned on. While flying, you should watch out for enemy planes and missiles. It is best to fly low to the ground - less than 60m above it - as you will often face Puls-Doppler radar with missiles such as [[AIM-7 Sparrow (Family)|AIM-7]]<nowiki/>s and [[R-24R]]. The combination of the radar with these strong missiles will most likely kill you if you don’t pay enough attention.
 Once you are close enough to the base, quickly fly up so you can drop your bombs. To get the most out of your IDS MFG, drop half of your bomb load (6 bombs) and keep the other half for another base. Once the bombs are away, you should fly down again to avoid being detected or getting missiles. Then fly to another base and repeat the process.

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 * Unlike other Tornado versions, has anti-ship equipment (missiles and radar)
 * Access to two AIM-9L Sidewinder air-to-air missiles stock
-* Can work as a figther when necessary
+* Can act as a fighter when necessary
 ** Variable wing sweep allows it to turn better when at low speeds, or during an emergency at high speed (at the risk of destroying itself)
 ** Radar assisted gun makes intercepting incoming or leaving planes easier

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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-This Tornado sits at a lower BR than the other Tornados. In secluded 1-vs-1, energy trapping an 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.
+=== Air Realistic battles ===
-It is advisable to bomb enemy bases, since the Tornado is not very good in air combat. Since you will almost always be ahead of your team, it is advisable to throw flares when you are going to bomb a base. Once the bases are bombed there are two options:
+Once you are close enough to the base, quickly fly up so you can drop your bombs. To get the most out of your IDS MFG, drop half of your bomb load (6 bombs) and keep the other half for another base. Once the bombs are away, you should fly down again to avoid being detected or getting missiled. Then fly to another base and repeat the process.
-# Return to base, resupply and continue bombing
+If you‘re out of bombs, you can either fly back to base and rearm or make use your missiles and engage enemy planes. Fire the missiles at unsuspecting targets, which are either in a fight or seem to not pay attention (e.g. when flying back to their airfield in a consistent straight line).
-# Try to support allies in air combat with missiles.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 ** Variable wing sweep allows it to turn better when at low speeds, or during an emergency at high speed (at the risk of destroying itself)
 ** Radar assisted gun makes intercepting incoming or leaving planes easier
 '''Cons:'''

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 * [[Tornado IDS ASSTA1 (Germany)]]
 * [[Tornado IDS (1995) (Italy)]]
 == External links ==

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 ! Stock
-| 20000 || 20000 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 29.4 || 29.5 || 172.1 || 169.8 || rowspan="2" | 80
+| 2,295 || 2,292 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 29.4 || 29.5 || 172.1 || 169.8 || rowspan="2" | 800
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 ! Upgraded
-| 20000 || 2000 || 28.6 || 29.0 || 220.0 || 195.0
+| 2,324 || 2,308 || 28.6 || 29.0 || 220.0 || 195.0
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