Tornado F3
65 aircraft
The Tornado FR3 is the RAF's main air defence fighter, designed for long-range interception, and is based on the Tornado GR1/GR4 strike fighter. Armaments include four Skyflash radar-guided missiles, and four sidewinder infra-red homing air-to-air missiles, plus a 27mm Mauser cannon.
The F3, in service since 1986, is fitted with the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS), which gives a sophisticated picture of any air battle using data from other fighters. This can allow Tornados to attack without using their own radar, which can reveal the aircraft's position. Max speed: 1480mph.