Tornado GR1

This simulation is based on one of the most distinguished Tornado GR1s to have served with the Royal Air Force – ZA465 'Foxy Killer'. Having flown the most sorties of any of the Tornado fleet in the Gulf War, it was then assigned to the famous 617 'Dambusters' squadron before being preserved for posterity by the Imperial War Museum Duxford.

The Tornado GR1 is a tandem (twin seat) multi-role combat aircraft. Its primary role is high speed, low level ground attack, but it is also capable of long range, high altitude interception and ground attack. It can carry out these roles in any weather using a wide range of weapons, external stores and sensors, including a terrain following radar. The Tornado is fitted with cantilever shoulder wings with variable sweepback between 25° and 67°. Forward wing sweep provides take-off and landing capabilities at low speeds. For all other stages of flight the wings are manually swept in accordance with the desired Mach number and mission phase, thus providing the aircraft with a highly versatile operating envelope.

Following on from their award winning Canberra PR9 and L-1011 Tristar Professional, this highly detailed simulation of the Panavia Tornado GR1 was developed by Just Flight's in-house development  team following comprehensive, hands-on research with the real-life ZA465 'Foxy Killer' at the Imperial War Museum Duxford.

Model:

• Add-on includes additional IDS external model
• Accurately modelled using real-world aircraft plans
• Numerous animations including canopy, crew ladder, ground power unit, APU door, flags and covers
• Accurately animated control surfaces including tailerons, flaps, slats, spoilers and airbrakes
• Animated crew with visors and masks
• 2048 x 2048 textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity
• Bump and specular mapping use throughout the aircraft to produce a truly 3D feel
• Signature wing sweep faithfully modelled and animated using real-world extension/retraction times
• Animated reverse buckets, in-flight refuelling probe and arrestor hook
• Authentic GR1 payload with the option to cycle between different payload configurations:
  • YMk.13/114 GP bomb
  • BL-755 cluster bomb
  • JP233
  • CPU-123/B LGB
  • Sea Eagle
  • 1500L fuel tank
  • 2250L 'Hindenburg' fuel tank (with authentic wing sweep limit)
  • AIM-9L/M
  • BOZ-107
  • Skyshadow ECM

Cockpit:

• A truly 3D virtual cockpit right down to the cables and piping - every instrument is constructed fully in 3D with smooth animations
• Pilot and navigator positions included
• Cockpit textures feature wear and tear based on reference photos taken in the real aircraft to produce an authentic environment
• Highly detailed ejection seat
• Realistic heads-up display (HUD)
• Functional terrain-following radar (TFR) including e-scope, radar warning receiver (RWR) and map
• Authentic autopilot with track, heading, altitude and speed hold modes
• Functional CSAS and SPILS systems
• Built-in test equipment (BITE) for a variety of systems
• Functioning oxygen regulator system with realistic consumption based on altitude – watch the oxygen quantity drop with usage!
• Interactive checklists for every stage of flight
• Realistic V/UHF, TACAN and ILS radio units – save and recall commonly used frequencies
• Aircraft configuration system that will allow you to choose between 'cold & dark', or ready for take-off
• Authentic night-lighting with independently controlled circuits
• Accurately modelled and animated canopy with handles and strut, functioning jack release and jettison
• Fully functioning magnetic indicators, warning lights and push-to-test buttons
• Numerous 2D pop-up panels are included to provide easy access to cockpit controls and instruments, all accessible from an unobtrusive panel selector
• Functioning navigator displays - view information regarding flight plans and the active route, and configure fuel, payload and in-flight refuelling
• No detail is too small – even the option to switch between day and night modes on the landing gear indicator is included!

Liveries:
24 authentic colour schemes are included:

• Royal Air Force – MRCA
• Royal Air Force – Boscombe Down
• Royal Air Force – Gulf War scheme (MiG Eater)
• Royal Air Force – 617 Squadron
• Royal Air Force – 12 Squadron
• Royal Air Force – 16 Squadron, 75th Anniversary
• Royal Air Force – 14 Squadron, 75th Anniversary
• Royal Air Force – 45 Squadron / TWCU
• Royal Air Force – 31 Squadron 7th Anniversary
• Royal Air Force – 15 Squadron 75th Anniversary
• Royal Saudi Air Force – 7 Squadron
• German Air Force – Early Development
• German Air Force – JBG-33
• German Air Force – JBG-31
• German Air Force – AG51, Tiger Meet
• German Navy – New scheme
• German Navy – Early scheme
• German Navy – 2002 Display Colours
• German Navy – 90th Anniversary of Naval Aviation
• Italian Air Force – MM55011, 50th Anniversary of the AMI scheme
• Italian Air Force – Gulf War scheme
• Italian Air Force – Early scheme
• Italian Air Force – 155 Gruppo Tiger Meet 2002
• Italian Air Force – 102 Gruppo 60th Anniversary

Aircraft Systems:

• Realistic secondary flight control system, including variable wing sweep, flaps, slats, lift-dump system and airbrakes that automatically vary position depending on airspeed
• Functioning manoeuvre flap system
• Custom-coded fuel system – front, rear, wing and external tanks are all simulated with functioning in-flight refuelling, transfer and dump systems
• Custom-coded hydraulics system with independent supply from each engine pump, functioning isolation valves and accumulators
• Custom-coded electrical system with engine-driven generators, AC and DC systems, busbars and external power
• Functioning auxiliary power unit (APU) and emergency power supply (EPS) systems
• Realistic cross-drive system, allowing for the engine driven gearboxes to be interconnected in the event of emergencies or for single engine operations
• Functional fire detection and extinguisher system
• Variable nose-wheel steering sensitivity
• Realistic warning system (CWP and attention getters)
• Authentic throttle functionality with rocking throttle levers for preselecting the lift-dump and reverse thrust systems, and taxi nozzle for limiting power during taxiing
• Variable position canopy
• Emergency braking, landing gear and canopy systems
• Functional environmental control system, including a cabin altitude schedule based on real world data

Other Features:

• Realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real-world performance and handling data, and input from Tornado aircrew
• Authentic sound-set, developed by Turbine Sound Studios (TSS)
• Flight monitoring system that will give the ability to review parameters from your flight including G-Force, fuel consumption, distance travelled and speed
• Comprehensive PDF manual with panel guide and performance data
• Realistic lighting and effects system

Manuals:
Two full-colour PDF manuals are included with the software:

• 144-page Operations Manual including a Tornado Flight Tutorial
• 40-page Operating Data Manual with performance charts for all phases of flight

Microsoft Flight Simulator X (Acceleratio/Gold), FSX: Steam Edition or Lockheed Martin Prepar3D V1-V5
Windows 10 / 11
Intel i5 3.2 GHz or similar
4 GB RAM
1 GB graphics card
Joystick
3.5 GB hard drive space

Version 1.61
Prepar3D V4 & V5:

• New PBR models
• Enhanced lighting (dimmable lighting only available in Prepar3D V5)
• TFR mode fix
• RH mode fix
• Enhancements to TV Map display
• Flight plan loading bug fixed
• Fuel transfer bug fix
• Fuel dump bug fix
• CWP test light bug fix
• Additional cockpit animations added
• Additional dimmer controls for various cockpit displays

FSX & Prepar3D V3:

• TFR mode fix
• RH mode fix
• Fuel transfer bug fix
• Fuel dump bug fix
• CWP test light bug fix