Aircraft ZE164 Data

ZE164
1986 Panavia Tornado F.3, c/n 532/AS017/3239
Latest photo of ZE164
ZE164 @ FAB - This Tornado F.3 was present at the 1986 Farnborough Airshow. - by Peter Nicholson
Peter Nicholson
@ FAB
Airframe Info
Manufacturer Panavia
Model Tornado F.3 Search all Panavia Tornado F.3
Year built 1986
Construction Number (C/N) 532/AS017/3239
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 ZE164
Current Status Withdrawn from service
Delivery Date 1986-09-18
Owner
Owner Royal Air Force
Address ,
United Kingdom
User Comments
Peter Nicholson, 2012-08-13 12:24:43
Following a bird-strike, ZE164 with 111 Squadron based at RAF Leuchars made a safe emergency landing there on January 7, 2011. As the Tornado F.3 fleet was being retired that year, it was deemed not cost-effective to repair the aircraft.
Peter Nicholson, 2012-08-13 12:24:40
Following a bird-strike, ZE164 with 111 Squadron based at RAF Leuchars made a safe emergency landing there on January 7, 2011. As the Tornado F.3 fleet was being retired that year, it was deemed not cost-effective to repair the aircraft.