Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series Diecast Model

Panavia Tornado ECR – 46+ 28, TaktLwG-51, Luftwaffe, Schleswig-Jagel Air Base, Germany, Tiger Meet 2014

1:72 Scale.  Length: 9.2".  Wingspan (25 degree sweep): 7.6"


Limited production of approximately 1000 models

Tornado ECR 46+28 was completed in 2008 and assigned to Aufklärungsgeschwader (AG) 51 ‘Immelmann’ whose role was reconnaissance. The unit was equipped with 39 aircraft comprised of 3 variants of the Tornado. In 2013 AG51 was renamed Taktisches Luftwaffengeschwader 51 "I" (TaktLwG 51 "I"). In 2014 16 different units participated in the NATO Tiger Meet “NTM” that ran from June 16 - June 26 and was hosted by the TaktLwG 51 at Schleswig Jagel AB. Tornado ECR 46+28 was given a special “Tiger Spirit” paint scheme and represented the squadron.

The Panavia Tornado was a joint project between the UK, West Germany and Italy to produce a two-seat, dual-engine aircraft with variable-sweep wings. The Tornado took its maiden flight on August 14, 1974 with the first aircraft delivered to the German Air Force on July 27, 1979. The variants of the Tornado are: IDS (interdictor / strike), ECR (electronic combat / reconnaissance) and ADV (air defense variant) interceptor. By the end of production in 1998 there had been 992 aircraft of all versions built of which 745 were IDS variants.

Hobby Master is a manufacturer of high quality, pre-assembled, die-cast display models. Every model is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using specifications of the original aircraft or vehicle. They are made with diecast metal and some plastic components.

This model of a Tornado ECR features: