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Tornado GR4 Over RAF Lossiemouth
A Tornado GR4 aircraft of 617 Squadron, Royal Air Force made famous by the Dambusters, flies high over its parent station of RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland.
The Tornado GR4 is a variable geometry, two-seat, day or night, all-weather attack aircraft, capable of delivering a wide variety of weapons. Powered by two Rolls-Royce RB 199 Mk 103 turbofan engines, the GR4 is capable of low-level supersonic flight and can sustain a high subsonic cruise speed. The aircraft can fly automatically at low level using terrain-following radar when poor weather prevents visual flight. The aircraft is also equipped with forward-looking infrared and is night-vision goggle compatible, making it a capable platform for passive night operations. For navigation purposes, the Tornado is equipped with an integrated global positioning inertial navigation system that can also be updated with visual or radar inputs. The GR4 is also equipped with a Laser Ranger and Marked Target Seeker system that can be used for ground designation or can provide accurate range information on ground targets
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This print showcases a Tornado GR4 aircraft soaring triumphantly over its home base, RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland. Known for its illustrious history as part of the Dambusters squadron, this particular aircraft belongs to 617 Squadron of the Royal Air Force. The Tornado GR4 is an extraordinary piece of engineering, boasting variable geometry and two seats for optimal functionality. It serves as a versatile day or night, all-weather attack aircraft with an impressive arsenal capable of delivering various weapons. Powered by two Rolls-Royce RB 199 Mk 103 turbofan engines, it possesses the ability to achieve low-level supersonic flight while maintaining high subsonic cruise speeds. In adverse weather conditions that hinder visual flight, this remarkable machine can still navigate effortlessly at low levels using terrain-following radar. Equipped with forward-looking infrared technology and compatible with night-vision goggles, the Tornado GR4 excels in passive night operations. Furthermore, its integrated global positioning inertial navigation system ensures precise navigation capabilities that can be updated through visual or radar inputs. The Laser Ranger and Marked Target Seeker system further enhance ground targeting accuracy by providing range information or facilitating ground designation. Photographed by SAC Kay-Marie Bingham from the Royal Air Force (RAF), this image encapsulates both the power and sophistication embodied within the Tornado GR4 aircraft during one of its awe-inspiring flights over RAF Lossiemouth.
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