I think the Tornado GR4 was very good in its day, but is now probably a bit behind the drag curve/past its sell by date with regard to the utility/scale of its combined weapons and sensor pod fits for close air support.
What do you think?
Apologies for the delay.
What I think is.....
I'm not convinced the GR4 has had it's day just yet, there is life in the "Fin" yet.
I accept it is not proven as a CAS asset yet but it is too early to write it off.
As for fit, look again at what the GR4 has, just because it's not the same is no reason to write it off. It's different that's all.
Finally sorry for not partaking in the Navy/RAF banter, I just hope to god both sides of the repartee are not representative of the Officer Corps in either service.
Gentlemen, we are on the same side, the enemy resides in and around the Palace of Westminter.