Panavia Tornado IDS Aircraft "Tactical Air Wing 51 Air Defender 2023" German Luftwaffe 1/200 Diecast Model Airplane by Herpa
Brand new 1/200 scale diecast airplane model of Panavia Tornado IDS Aircraft "Tactical Air Wing 51 Air Defender 2023" German Luftwaffe die cast model by Herpa. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Does NOT include display stand. This model does not have any openings. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts. Dimensions approximately L-3.25 Wingspan-2.75 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel. HISTORY ASPECTS:The Luftwaffe Panavia Tornado from the Taktisches Luftwaffengeschwader 51 (Tactical Air Wing 51) featured prominently during "Air Defender 2023" marks a key period in modern German military aviation. The Tornado a multirole combat aircraft developed in the 1970s by the UK Germany and Italy has been a stalwart of the Luftwaffe for decades. By 2023 many Tornados in the German fleet were approaching the end of their operational life but they remained critical for Germanys air defense and reconnaissance missions. The "Air Defender 2023" exercise was one of the largest air defense drills in NATO history with a primary focus on integrating different forces and technologies for coordinated response to simulated threats.During Air Defender 2023 the Tornado of TaktLwG 51 was involved in several simulated high-intensity scenarios showcasing its versatility as a strike reconnaissance and electronic warfare aircraft. TaktLwG 51 based at Schleswig Air Base has long been responsible for tactical reconnaissance and its Tornados were equipped with specialized pods for real-time surveillance and intelligence-gathering missions. Despite the Tornados aging platform its ability to adapt to modern combat scenarios through upgraded avionics and systems proved invaluable during this exercise ensuring its relevance in th