Strike force
Tornado GR1 and GR4
36 aircraft
This low-level supersonic aircraft is the mainstay of the RAF's strike force and came into service in 1980 after a collaboration between the UK, Germany and Italy. Armaments include air-launched anti-radar missile (ALARM), Paveway II and III laser-guided bombs (LGBs).The Tornado carries sidewinder air-to-air missiles and has twin internal 27mm cannons. It has a crew of two and a top speed of 1,452mph.
Tornado GR1B
24 aircraft
The GR1B is a Tornado variant that has been optimised for maritime strike missions with the Sea Eagle anti-shipping missile.