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229 OCU, RAF in the combat air patrol role over the waters surrounding the UK.

 



 

229 OCU, RAF - No.229 Operational Conversion Unit was the only to fly the Tornado F.2.
F2 upgrade to F3 standard (F2A), but retaining F2 engines, one converted.

 

Specifications
General

Type: Interceptor
Crew: 2
First flight: 14 August 1974
Introduction: 1979
Number built: 18
Powerplant
2 × Turbo-Union RB199-34R Mk 103 afterburning turbofans
Dry thrust: 43.8 kN each
Thrust with afterburner: 76.8 kN each
Dimensions/Masses
Length: 16.72 m | Wingspan: 13.91 m at 25° wing sweep,
8.60 m at 67° wing sweep | Height: 5.95 m
Wing area: 26.6 m² | Empty weight: 13890 kg
Max takeoff weight: 28000 kg
Performances
Maximum speed: Mach 2.2 (2,400 km/h)
Combat radius: 1390 km | Ferry range: 3890 km
Service ceiling: 15240 m
Armament

Inside: 1 × 27 mm (1.06 in) Mauser BK-27 revolver gun
Outside: 9000 kg of payload on 11 external hardpoints

 

 

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