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− | * 56 x large calibre countermeasures | + | * 56 x large calibre countermeasures + 680 x large calibre chaff |
* 2 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles | * 2 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles | ||
* 7 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (7,000 lb total) | * 7 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (7,000 lb total) | ||
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* Full bombing loadout will severely limit its maximum speed to 1.05 MACH | * Full bombing loadout will severely limit its maximum speed to 1.05 MACH | ||
* Most basic loadout of all Tornado bombers - only dumb bombs | * Most basic loadout of all Tornado bombers - only dumb bombs | ||
− | ** Has anti-ship search radar, but no special equipment to capitalize on it | + | ** Has anti-ship search radar, but no special equipment to capitalize on it |
* Radar gun assist has shorter range than other Tornado planes by 300 m (at 1.2km) which is getting way too close for comfort in head-on fights | * Radar gun assist has shorter range than other Tornado planes by 300 m (at 1.2km) which is getting way too close for comfort in head-on fights | ||
* Cannons deal low damage to planes unless the target was set on fire | * Cannons deal low damage to planes unless the target was set on fire |
Latest revision as of 08:13, 23 August 2024
This page is about the strike aircraft Tornado IDS WTD61 (Germany). For other versions, see Tornado (Family). |
Contents
Description
Wehrtechnische Dienststelle 61, or the Bundeswehr Technical Center for Aircraft and Aeronautical Equipment and Airworthiness Center for Aircraft, is a special testing center for the task of testing and evaluating of military aircraft and aerial weapon systems. One of the many aircraft they operate include a small selection of Tornado IDS aircraft, for future weapon systems on the Tornado airframe. WTD 61 was responsible for testing the integration of the upgraded avionics and ordnance later fitted on German Tornado IDS aircraft through the ASSTA standard, while also tinkering with and testing various other experimental systems, including the more famous laser-guided Sidewinder missile.
The ◄Tornado IDS WTD61 is a premium pack top tier German strike aircraft introduced in Update "Air Superiority". It is almost identical to the event Tornado IDS Marineflieger, with the only difference being the lack of AS.34 Kormoran anti-ship missiles. As such, it is almost completely identical in gameplay as well, being outclassed by most aircraft it faces in dedicated air battles, and also having somewhat underwhelming CAS capability at its battle rating in mixed battles due to the lack of guided ordnance. All in all, the Tornado IDS WTD 61 serves best in the role of a frontline bomber-interdictor for grinding silver lions and research points, due to its respectable top speed and bomb load plus its premium bonuses. One must always avoid direct engagement against enemy aircraft when flying the Tornado IDS, as its small air-to-air loadout of two AIM-9Ls is further reduced in effectiveness due to the poor handling and heavy weight of the Tornado family of aircraft.
General info
Flight performance
Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.
Characteristics | Max speed (km/h at 11,582 m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
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AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
Stock | ___ | ___ | 13000 | __._ | __._ | __._ | __._ | 800 |
Upgraded | 2,342 | 2,308 | 28.6 | 29.0 | 220.6 | 195.0 |
Details
Features | ||||||
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Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear | Drogue chute | Thrust reversal |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | ✓ |
Limits | Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
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Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | |||
Min sweep | 972 | 520 | 972 | 552 | 440 | ~__ | ~__ |
Max sweep | 1,555 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ~__ | ~__ |
Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
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Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
< 670 | < 650 | < 700 | - |
Engine performance
Engine | Aircraft mass | |||||||
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Engine name | Number | Basic mass | Wing loading (full fuel) | |||||
Turbo-Union RB199-34R Mk.103 | 2 | 14,709 kg | ___ kg/m2 | |||||
Engine characteristics | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) | Max Gross Weight | ||||||
Weight (each) | Type | 16m fuel | 20m fuel | 30m fuel | 45m fuel | 56m fuel | ||
968 kg | Afterburning low-bypass turbofan | 16,236 kg | 16,523 kg | 17,429 kg | 18,789 kg | 19,799 kg | 25,254 kg | |
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB) | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP) | |||||||
Condition | 100% | WEP | 16m fuel | 20m fuel | 30m fuel | 45m fuel | 56m fuel | MGW |
Stationary | 3,777 kgf | 7,293 kgf | 0.90 | 0.88 | 0.84 | 0.78 | 0.74 | 0.58 |
Optimal | 4,192 kgf (1,400 km/h) |
8,155 kgf (1,400 km/h) |
1.00 | 0.99 | 0.94 | 0.87 | 0.82 | 0.65 |
Survivability and armour
Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.
Modifications and economy
Armaments
Ballistic Computer | ||||
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CCIP (Guns) | CCIP (Rockets) | CCIP (Bombs) | CCRP (Bombs) | Lead indicator |
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Offensive armament
The Tornado IDS WTD61 (Germany) is armed with:
- 2 x 27 mm Mauser BK27 cannons, chin-mounted (180 rpg = 360 total)
Suspended armament
The Tornado IDS WTD61 (Germany) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
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1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs | 1, 2 | 1, 2* | 1, 2* | 1* | 1, 2* | 1, 2* | 1, 2 | |||||
1,000 lb Mk 83 AIR bombs | 1, 2 | 1, 2* | 1, 2* | 1* | 1, 2* | 1, 2* | 1, 2 | |||||
AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
Large calibre countermeasures | 28 | 28 | ||||||||||
Large calibre chaff | 340 | 340 | ||||||||||
1,500 l drop tanks | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
* Bombs on hardpoint 6 cannot be equipped with dual bomb mounts on hardpoints 4-8 |
Default weapon presets | |
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Usage in battles
Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Variable wing sweep aircraft - can be used as a fighter after bombing, if required
- Has radar gun assist with its tracking radar
- Favorable matchmaking area where it will not frequently see most of the next-generation fighters, which means less uptiers, where the Tornado will have a hard time to be competitive
- Grants more RP and SL per action due to premium status
Cons:
- Requires special procedures and speed control to work well as a fighter
- Full bombing loadout will severely limit its maximum speed to 1.05 MACH
- Most basic loadout of all Tornado bombers - only dumb bombs
- Has anti-ship search radar, but no special equipment to capitalize on it
- Radar gun assist has shorter range than other Tornado planes by 300 m (at 1.2km) which is getting way too close for comfort in head-on fights
- Cannons deal low damage to planes unless the target was set on fire
History
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template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>
, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />
. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===
, also if applicable).
Media
- Skins
See also
- Related development
- Other jet planes with variable sweep wings
External links
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- topic on the official game forum;
- other literature.
Panavia Aircraft GmbH | |
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Strike Aircraft | Tornado (Family) |
Germany | ◄Tornado IDS WTD61 · ◄Tornado IDS ASSTA1 · ◄Tornado IDS MFG |
UK | Tornado GR.1 · Tornado F.3 · Tornado F.3 Late |
Italy | Tornado ADV · ▄Tornado IDS (1995) |
Germany jet aircraft | |
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Ar 234 | Ar 234 B-2 · Ar 234 C-3 |
He 162 | He 162 A-1 · He 162 A-2 |
Ho 229 | Ho 229 V3 |
Me 163 | Me 163 B · Me 163 B-0 |
Me 262 A | Me 262 A-1a · Me 262 A-1a/Jabo · Me 262 A-1a/U1 · Me 262 A-1/U4 · Me 262 A-2a |
Me 262 C | Me 262 C-1a · Me 262 C-2b |
Tornado | ◄Tornado IDS WTD61 · ◄Tornado IDS MFG · ◄Tornado IDS ASSTA1 |
West Germany | Alpha Jet A |
USA | ◄F-84F |
◄CL-13A Mk 5 · ◄CL-13B Mk.6 · ◄F-86K | |
◄F-104G | |
◄F-4F Early · ◄F-4F · ◄F-4F KWS LV | |
USSR | ◊MiG-15bis |
◊MiG-19S | |
◄MiG-21 SPS-K · ◊MiG-21MF · ◊MiG-21bis-SAU · ◊MiG-21 "Lazur-M" | |
◊MiG-23BN · ◊MiG-23MF · ◊MiG-23MLA | |
◊MiG-29 · ◄MiG-29G | |
◊Su-22UM3K · ◊Su-22M4 | |
◊IL-28 | |
Poland | ◊Lim-5P |
Britain | ◄Sea Hawk Mk.100 · ◌Hunter F.58 (Swiss) |
Italy | ◄G.91 R/3 · ◄G.91 R/4 |
Germany premium aircraft | |
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Fighters | He 51 B-2/H · BV 155 B-1 |
He 112 | He 112 B-1/U2 · He 112 B-2/U2 |
Bf 109 | Flegel's Bf 109 A · Bf 109 E-7/U2 · Bf 109 G-2 |
Fw 190 | Fw 190 A-5/U14 · Fw 190 C · Fw 190 D-13 |
Captured | ▀Marcolin's C.R.42 CN · ▀Hawk H-75A-2 · ▀Yak-1B · ▀La-5FN · ▀P-47D-16-RE · ▀P-47D · ▀Tempest Mk V |
Twin-engine fighters | Bf 109 Z-1 · Ju 388 J · Ta 154 A-1 |
Jet fighters | ◄Sea Hawk Mk.100 · ◄G.91 R/4 · ◄MiG-21 SPS-K · ◊MiG-21 "Lazur-M" |
Strike aircraft | Hs 129 B-2 (Romania) · ▀IL-2 (1942) · Bf 110 C-6 · Do 335 B-2 · He 219 A-7 · ◄Tornado IDS WTD61 |
Bombers | Ar 196 A-3 · BV 238 · Fw 189 A-1 · Ju 87 R-2 Libya · Ju 288 C · ▀Wellington Mk Ic |