The Tornado GR.4 is a variable geometry attack aircraft produced by Panavia.
History[]
Strangereal[]
The Tornado GR.4 was produced in the Strangereal world as one of the final variants of the Tornado series, being a major upgrade to the ground attack capabilities of the Tornado GR.1. It distinguished itself from other aircraft of the same class by possessing a level of mobility comparable to fighters, giving it an advantage over less nimble counterparts such as the A-10A Thunderbolt II.[citation needed]
GR.4s were operated by Belka and Ustio by the end of the Cold War, and deployed in both air and ground combat missions during the Belkan War.[1] In the former, one of the most successful units that used the aircraft was the Graufalk Squadron, who were killed by the Galm Team over Area B7R during their diversionary incursion in March 1995 to allow the start of Offensive Campaign No. 4101.[2]
Tornado GR.4s were also used by the Yuktobanian Air Force, albeit sparingly as they seemed to prefer the GR.1 variant. A lone Tornado GR.4 was involved at the end of Operation Desert Blitz, operating alongside a long range fire support unit spearheaded by the Iowa-class battleship Upor. It was shot down by Wardog Squadron.
During the Emmeria-Estovakia War Tornado GR.4s were widely employed by the Estovakian Air Force as ground attack and anti-ship aircraft, Tornadoes were seen conducting anti-ship operations against the Emmerian 2nd Fleet led by the Marigold during the Battle of Ortara, large numbers of Tornadoes also engaged Republic of Emmeria Army forces during the standoff in Silvat Town. A notable Estovakian Tornado GR.4 ace was Zoran Mikulanec (Callsign: Drakon) who was shot down over Sipli Field by Garuda Team during the Battle of Sipli Field.
Game Analysis[]
Ace Combat Infinity[]
- "An all-weather attack aircraft jointly developed by Great Britain, Germany, and Italy. A highly maneuverable attacker with excellent speed performance and variable sweptback wings that allow for stable low altitude penetration and bombing. It is able to suppress ground targets with its multi lock-on missiles and cruise missiles. It is known by the name "Tornado"."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- The Tornado can be unlocked on the Aircraft Tree.
| Lv. | Cst | Price | GUN | MSL | LACM | GPB | 4AGM | SP | MO | ST | AA | AG | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 550 | 89,380 | 129 | 102 | 4 | – | – | D+ | E+ | D+ | E+ | D+ | E |
| 2 | 588 | 9,580 | 141 | 106 | 5 | – | – | D+ | E+ | C | E+ | D+ | E+ |
| 3 | 626 | 17,240 | 154 | 110 | 6 | – | – | C | E+ | C | E+ | C | D |
| 4 | 664 | 31,290 | 167 | 114 | 6 | 6 | – | C+ | D | C+ | D | C+ | D+ |
| 5 | 702 | 55,550 | 180 | 118 | 7 | 8 | – | B | D | B | D | C+ | C |
| 6 | 740 | 144,710[a] | 193 | 124 | 7 | 10 | – | B | D+ | B | D | C+ | C+ |
| 7 | 778 | 95,760 | 206 | 128 | 8 | 11 | 28 | B+ | D+ | B | D | B | B |
| 8 | 816 | 185,140 | 219 | 132 | 8 | 12 | 32 | B+ | D+ | B | D | B | B+ |
| 9 | 854 | 383,040 | 232 | 136 | 9 | 13 | 36 | A | C | B+ | D | B+ | A |
| 10 | 892 | 861,840 | 246 | 140 | 10 | 14 | 40 | A | C | B+ | D+ | B+ | A |
| 11 | 939 | 1,149,120 | 259 | 144 | 11 | 15 | 42 | A+ | C+ | A | D+ | A | A+ |
| 12 | 986 | 1,681,120 | 272 | 148 | 12 | 16 | 44 | S | C+ | A | D+ | A | S |
| 13 | 1033 | 2,489,760 | 285 | 152 | 13 | 17 | 46 | S+ | B | A+ | C | A+ | S+ |
| 14 | 1080 | 3,032,400 | 298 | 156 | 14 | 18 | 48 | S+ | B+ | S | C | S | S+ |
| 15 | 1127 | 4,256,000 | 312 | 160 | 16 | 20 | 52 | S+ | B+ | S+ | C+ | S+ | S+ |
| 16 | 1186 | 5,596,640 | 323 | 162 | 17 | 21 | 54 | S+ | A | S+ | C+ | S+ | S+ |
| 17 | 1245 | 6,405,280 | 334 | 164 | 18 | 22 | 56 | S+ | A | S+ | B | S+ | S+ |
| 18 | 1304 | 7,203,280 | 346 | 166 | 19 | 23 | 58 | S++ | A+ | S+ | B | S+ | S+ |
| 19 | 1363 | 9,203,600 | 357 | 168 | 20 | 24 | 60 | S++ | A+ | S+ | B+ | S+ | S++ |
| 20 | 1422 | 11,597,600 | 369 | 170 | 22 | 26 | 64 | S++ | S | S+ | A | S+ | S++ |
- Part Slots
- At Lv.1, this aircraft carried 17 BODY, 17 ARMS, and 17 MISC part slots. See Tuning § Slot Expansion for further information.
- Nicknames
- Upgrading this aircraft to these levels unlocked the respective nicknames for use at any time.
- Lv.3: Vulture
- Lv.10: Takeoff Denied
- Lv.15: Sandstorm
- Lv.20: Supercell
Skin Galleries
Description
- Gray body with black nose
Gallery
Flyby
Hangar
Description
- Dark green and dark grey camouflage; based on the Tornado GR.1s of the Royal Air Force's No.15 Squadron
Availability
- Limited-Time Drop (February 29–April 1, 2016)
- Purchase from the Special Supply catalogue for 100 (July 1, 2016–permanent)
Gallery
Flyby
Close-up
Hangar view
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon[]
- "An all-weather attack aircraft jointly developed by Great Britain, Germany, and Italy. A highly maneuverable attacker with excellent speed performance and variable sweptback wings that allow for stable low altitude penetration and bombing. It is able to quickly suppress ground targets with its multi lock-on ground missiles and dispenser weapons. Known by the name "Tornado," the most recent model, the GR.4, has numerous electronic and armament system upgrades and is deployed by the British Air Force."
- ― Hangar description
How to Unlock
- Download aircraft. Costs $5.99 (PlayStation Network) or 480MSP (Xbox Marketplace); inexplicably absent from the Enhanced Edition port.
Statistics
- Speed: High
- Mobility: Medium
- Stability: Medium
- Fire Power: High
- Defense: High
Weapons
Colors
- Color 1: Gray drab body.
- Color 2: Gray splinter camouflage with Royal Air Force markings.
- Color 3: White tiger stripe camouflage with Luftwaffe markings.
Gallery
Color 1
Color 1
Color 2
Color 3
Cockpit view
Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation[]
- "This is the latest of the Tornado series of aircraft. The Tornado GR.4 is a variable geometry winged aircraft with a compact fuselage designed to avoid enemy fire. Precision flight through advanced navigation equipment and powerful thrust for short take-off and landing (STOL) make this a versatile attacker. Although an attacker aircraft, the Tornado boasts both maneuverability and acceleration of a fighter. Equipped with dispenser munitions, it is capable of quickly suppressing ground targets over large areas. The highly mobile attacker is well designed for striking heavy fortified targets."
- ― Hangar description
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 5: Anea Landing. Costs $69,000.
Statistics
- Speed: Medium
- Air-to-Air: Medium-Low
- Air-to-Ground: Superior
- Mobility: Medium
- Stability: High
- Defense: Maximum
Weapons
Colors
- Emmeria: Gray body.
- Estovakia: Graphite gray and green camouflage.
- Estovakia SP: White tiger stripe camouflage.
- RAGING SHARK (DLC)
- RAZGRIZ (DLC)
- Drakon (Sipli Field)
Gallery
The Tornado GR4 in Emmerian livery
The Tornado GR4 in Estovakian camo
Ace scheme of the Tornado
A Tornado GR.4 in Emmerian colors
A Tornado GR.4 of the Estovakian Air Force
Another Estovakian Tornado GR.4
A Tornado GR.4 about to take off
RAGING SHARK above Ortara
Another view of RAGING SHARK above Ortara
Two RAGING SHARK Tornadoes above Ortara
The instrument panel of the Tornado GR.4
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War[]
- "Called the "Tornado," this aircraft is capable of both high-speed low-level infiltration, and short take-off and landing (STOL). These features provide overall improvements in survivability, maneuverability, and striking capability."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 8A: Merlon:Alpha Team. Costs 81,000 credits.
Statistics
- Speed: 63
- Mobility: 51
- Stability: 71
- Defense: 92
- Air-to-Air: 37
- Air-to-Ground: 82
Weapons
Colors
- Standard: Gray and brown camouflage based off the RAF Tornado GR.1.
- Mercenary: Light grey/dark grey two-tone camouflage based off the Luftwaffe's Tornado IDS.
- Soldier: Brown body with "MiG Eater" shark mouth nose art based off RAF Tornados in service during the Gulf War. Original "Osea" color of the Tornado GR.1 in Ace Combat 5.
- Knight: Upper body with "sea wave" design and white underside with black nose.
- Special: Desert camouflage.
- Graufalk 1 (The Round Table)
- Graufalk 2 (The Round Table)
- Absender (Juggernaut - Operation Costner)
- Weihe (The Final Overture - Mars Team)
Graufalk
Weihe
Standard color
Mercenary color
Soldier color
Knight color
Special color
Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War[]
- "The weapons control system of the Tornado GR.1 has been modernized to improve survivability, maintainability and ease of use, resulting in a refined attack aircraft."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Fill the Kill Rate Gauge of the Tornado GR.1. Costs Ƶ18,700 per unit.
Statistics
- Speed: 63
- Mobility: 51
- Stability: 71
- Defense: 92
- Air-to-Air: 37
- Air-to-Ground: 82
Weapons
Colors
- Osea: Gray body with green camouflage.
- Razgriz: Black camouflage.
- Yuktobania: Multi-tone amber desert camouflage.
Gallery
OSEA color in the hangar
Razgriz color in the hangar
A Tornado GR.4 in Yuktobanian colors
Trivia[]
- The Tornado GR.4 is the only DLC aircraft in Ace Combat: Assault Horizon that did not appear in the PC Enhanced Edition port.
- The model for the LASM carried by the Tornado is based on the RAF/RN's Sea Eagle anti-ship missile.
- The "Soldier" colour in AC Z and the -RAGING SHARK- AC 6 DLC skin are based on the real-life "MiG Eater" livery worn by Tornado GR.1 ZA447 operated by No. 16 Squadron RAF during Operation Granby, she is now kept by No. 1 School of Technical Training at RAF Cosford.
- "Colour 2" in AC: AH, the "Estovakia" paint scheme in Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation, "Standard" scheme in Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War and the OSEA scheme in Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War are are based on the European camouflage worn by RAF Tornado GR.1s
Footnotes[]
- ↑ Players could use one Nonstandard Upgrade Request Form instead of credits for the Lv.6 upgrade.