About
The Tornado F.3 FSP is a British twin-engine, variable-sweep interceptor built for long-range air defense. It's powered by RB199 engines, carries a 27 mm cannon, and can load advanced ARH/SARH missiles like AIM‑120C‑5/Meteor and Skyflash SuperTEMP. Its Foxhunter radar and Link‑16 datalink support beyond-visual-range engagements
Playstyle
Operate from high altitude: use Foxhunter to lock targets, fire AIM‑120s or Meteors, then dive away using speed. For close-range defense, load ASRAAMs glide low to avoid radar missiles. Avoid turning fights—this jet excels at hit-and-run tactics
Pros and Cons
Pros
➕ High top speed & acceleration
➕ Excellent high-altitude energy retention
➕ Strong BVR tools: AIM‑120C‑5 + Meteor combo
➕ Large chaff capacity with PHIMAT pod
➕ Link‑16 network enhances situational awareness
➕ RWR displays missile types and threat direction
Cons
➖ No built-in chaff (pod occupies a hardpoint)
➖ Low TWR makes it sluggish in vertical maneuvers
➖ Limited flares hampers close-range survivability
➖ RWR displays max four contacts and can be glitchy
➖ Only four radar missiles—sustained BVR engagement may be hard
Loadout Option
Trivia
- In real life, it intercepted Concorde and could catch F-111s—only jet fast enough at that era
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