Tornado IDS Black Panthers
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and is no longer available.List price: $26.50You pay: $18.59(All prices in U.S. Dollars)Manufacturer: Italeri ModelsStock Number: ITL 1291Scale: 1/72View all products of type "Tornado" This model kit requires assembly. Cement, paint and other construction materials not included unless specifically stated in the description.
This peculiar livery, featuring a showy black panther on the Tornado's back, was made to celebrate the 70th year of activity of the ETS (Electronic Warfare Tactical Suppression) 155th Group of the 50th Wing ??N??Giorgio Graffer??N?? of the Italian Air Force. The 155th Group, with electronic warfare duties, has a black panther as its insignia. The livery is also characterized by its metallic color and by the roman ??N??gladius??N?? on its tail rudder; this recalls the badge, issued in 1931, that could be worn by the first airforce pilots who specialized in attack missions. Currently this unit, based in Piacenza, Italy, is equipped with Tornado ECRs that can employ AGM-88 HARM missiles for suppression of enemy radars. Operational duties include both national and international missions as part of the military exercise planned with other NATO forces.