Tornado IDS MFG 43+87, MFG2, Eggebek, Germany, 1996 (w/ 2 x AS.34 missile) (1:72 Scale)

Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 10.2 x 3.7 in.

Model History and Information: The German Navy's air arm, the Marineflieger, flew the Panavia Tornado in the maritime strike role, and Marinefliegergeschwader 2 operated the type from Eggebek in northern Germany. Replacing the F-104 Starfighter, the Tornado gave the Navy a fast, low-level attacker for anti-shipping and reconnaissance over the Baltic and North Sea. Its main weapon was the AS.34 Kormoran, a sea-skimming anti-ship missile, later joined by the AGM-88 HARM for defence suppression. MFG 2 flew the Tornado from 1986 until 2005, when the unit disbanded and its mission passed to the Air Force, ending German naval fast-jet operations. This model carries the wing's markings with a pair of Kormorans.

Model Features & Details:

• This highly detailed diecast model is true to scale and contains functional parts designed for realism and display.
• The model is largely handcrafted and only premium materials are used, making the range one of the most valued military finished models by collectors.
• Highly detailed and authentic printings and finishing
• Highly refined and realistic panel lines
• variable sweep wings
• Detailed cockpit with pilot figure
• Optional landing gears that allow model to be displayed either in landing mode or flying mode
• Movable canopy
• Weapons load included based on real plane reference
• Stand included for flying mode

Packaging: Full-color printed paper box with a flap over cover. The model is packed and secured by clear blisters for easy viewing with an insert card at the back.