>>Is there such a thing as a military plane called an F-3?   It would be an

>Panavia Tornado

>Ground Attack Version – GR1
>Air Defence Version (initial version) – F2
>Air Defence Version (main version) – F3

>Although the GR1 is used by the RAF, Italy, and Germany, only the UK was
>interested in the Air Defence Version, although I believe the Saudis may
>have bought a dozen since then.

>Bill Chivers

 Further to Bill’s comments:

 The Saudis bought 24 of the F3 version, which they refer to as the ADV.  
 Also, the Italian AF have leased 2 squadron’s worth (about 24 a/c) from
 the Royal Air Force while they await their Eurofighters

 Stu Osborne

>Is there such a thing as a military plane called an F-3?   It would be an

Panavia Tornado

Ground Attack Version – GR1
Air Defence Version (initial version) – F2
Air Defence Version (main version) – F3

Although the GR1 is used by the RAF, Italy, and Germany, only the UK was
interested in the Air Defence Version, although I believe the Saudis may
have bought a dozen since then.

As Tornado is one of the main types in the RAF, people normally refer to
the air defence version simply as the ‘F3′ to avoid confusion.

Bill Chivers
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