TORNADO GR.1 DESERT STORM PLASTIC MODEL KIT 1/32 SCALE ITALERI

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Italeri 1/32 Tornado GR.1 – Desert Storm (2521) The Tornado GR.1 was one of the most important strike aircraft of the 1991 Gulf War, delivering low-level, high-speed attack capability for the Royal Air Force. Italeri’s 1/32 scale Desert Storm edition is a premium, feature-packed kit with new parts, over 350 components, and an exceptional level of detail that captures the complexity of this iconic multirole fighter. Designed from the tri-nation collaboration between Italy, Germany, and the UK, the Tornado GR.1 was built for supersonic low-altitude strike missions, using its variable-geometry wings to follow terrain contours at high speed . RAF GR.1 aircraft played a major role in Operation Desert Storm, flying numerous combat missions throughout the conflict . This Italeri kit includes a removable RB199 engine, detailed radar systems, movable control surfaces, and a full set of Desert Storm-era ordnance — making it one of the most complete Tornado kits ever produced. Features • Scale: 1/32 • Model length: 52.1 cm • Skill level: 5 (advanced) • More than 350 parts (NEW PARTS) • Fine photo-etched details • Removable RB199 engine with support trolley • Retracted or extended flaps and slats • Movable ailerons • Openable radome with fully detailed radar set • Open or closed thrust reversers & air brakes • Rubber tyres • Variable-sweep wings and pylons • Rubber wing-root cover • Color instruction sheet • Super decal sheet for 4 versions • New Mk.13/18 Paveway LGB (Desert Storm loadout) • Cockpit masking sheets • Figures not included Historical Background • Tornado developed jointly by Italy, Germany, and the UK as a high-performance multirole aircraft • Twin-engine, two-seat design with variable-geometry wings for low-altitude strike missions • RAF GR.1 variant used extensively during the 1991 Gulf War, flying a high number of combat sorties Included Components • Full Tornado GR.1 kit • RB199 engine + support trolley • Photo-etched detail set • Rubber tyres • Masking sheets • Decal sheet (4 Desert Storm versions) • Color instruction manual What’s in the Box 1 x Italeri 2521 – Tornado GR.1 Desert Storm (1/32 Scale)