Italeri 2520 Tornado IDS 1/32

Italeri 2520 Tornado IDS 1/32 is an advanced plastic model kit of a combat aircraft, designed for demanding modelers who value both authenticity and the highest quality details. This model is made in a precise 1/32 scale, allowing for a perfect representation of the original and enabling the use of advanced modeling techniques.

The jet Tornado IDS (Interdictor/Strike) is the result of international cooperation between Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom, aimed at creating a versatile combat aircraft with variable-sweep wings. The IDS version was developed for deep strikes on designated ground targets at low altitude and high speed, ensuring battlefield superiority. The aircraft entered service in the second half of the 1970s and was extensively used by the RAF, Luftwaffe, and Aeronautica Militare during the Cold War and operations such as Desert Storm in 1991 and later NATO missions.

• Scale: 1/32
• Country of use: United Kingdom, Germany, Italy
• Period of use: Cold War, modern era
• Material: high-quality plastic; includes photo-etched parts and rubber tires
• The kit includes 350 parts, a removable RB199 engine with auxiliary trolley, movable variable-sweep wings, opening radomes, a fully detailed radar, and details allowing the presentation of the aircraft both in flight and on the ground configurations
• Additions: 2 decal sheets allowing the creation of one of three paint schemes – Luftwaffe, RAF, Aeronautica Militare
• Manual: color assembly instructions with step-by-step guide and painting scheme
• Glue and paints not included

Italeri 2520 Tornado IDS 1/32 is designed for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level: 4/5). The number of parts and the presence of photo-etched details ensure excellent reproduction quality and present a modeling challenge that will bring satisfaction to every military aviation enthusiast. It is an excellent choice for aircraft model collectors and those passionate about the history of modern armed conflicts. We highly recommend it to anyone wishing to enrich their collection with a legendary multi-role aircraft in a large, impressive scale.