XX950 — 1976 Panavia Tornado GR.1 Data

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XX950
1976 Panavia Tornado GR.1, c/n P.08
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XX950 is a 1976 Panavia Tornado GR.1 (serial number P.08). It is configured with 2 engines and 2 seats. Registration status is listed as Crashed on June 12, 1979, with ownership recorded under British Aerospace in United Kingdom. The profile includes 4 photos documenting this aircraft.

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Aircraft XX950, Tornado prototype number 8 demonstrated at the 1978 Farnborough Airshow., at FAB, photo by Peter Nicholson
Peter Nicholson
@ FAB
Aircraft XX950, 8th prototype Tornado displayed at the 1978 Farnborough Airshow., at FAB, photo by Peter Nicholson
Peter Nicholson
@ FAB
Aircraft XX950, Prototype P08 as displayed at the 1976 Farnborough Airshow., at FAB, photo by Peter Nicholson
Peter Nicholson
@ FAB
Aircraft XX950, Prototype P08 displayed at the 1976 Farnborough Airshow., at FAB, photo by Peter Nicholson
Peter Nicholson
@ FAB
Airframe Info
Manufacturer Panavia
Model Tornado GR.1 Search all Panavia Tornado GR.1
Year built 1976
Construction Number (C/N) P.08
Aircraft Type Fixed wing multi engine
Number of Seats 2
Number of Engines 2
Engine Type Turbofan
Engine Manufacturer and Model Turbo-Union RB.199
Aircraft
Registration Number XX950
Mode S (ICAO24) Code
Current Status Crashed on June 12, 1979
Owner
Owner British Aerospace
Address ,
United Kingdom
User Comments
Admin, 2011-11-11 16:49:44
This aircraft was the 8thprototype Tornados shown at the 1976-1978 Farnborough Airshows. The aircraft was lost over the Irish Sea on 12th June 1979 during simulated weapons release trials. Both crew were killed.