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The Tornado[1] (トルネード[2]?) is a vehicle that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is Sonic the Hedgehog's personal beloved[2] and trusty biplane,[1][3] which he has owned since at least before the West Side Island incident. Despite this, he freely allows Tails to use the Tornado as his own plane, due to the sheer trust of his best friend. During their many adventures together, Sonic and Tails have used the Tornado as their main air transportation for long-distance travels around the world or high-altitude flights. Usually, Tails is the one piloting it while Sonic stands on its top wing, but vice versa events do happen.The Tornado is involved in regular in-game Zones usually set in the sky. It is known to be armed with projectile weapons such as machine guns and homing missiles. Having been shot down multiple times, the Tornado has been repaired or replaced with different variations of the biplane. What is the history of the Tornado plane in the Sonic the Hedgehog series? The Tornado is a vintage-style biplane in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, typically piloted by Miles 'Tails' Prower, with Sonic or others often on its wings. Sonic, the owner, occasionally pilots it. Tails discovered the plane during his initial encounter with Sonic and impressed Sonic with his mechanical upgrades, leading Sonic to leave it in Tails' care. The Tornado, continuously upgraded, is used in battles against Dr. Eggman's robot armies. Provided by: Fandom How did Sonic the Hedgehog come to own the Tornado biplane? The Tornado biplane became Sonic the Hedgehog's property after Tails discovered it during their initial meeting. Tails' fascination with the aircraft led him to upgrade it, which impressed Sonic enough to entrust it to him. Sonic, Tails, and their allies have since utilized the Tornado in their conflicts with

Series and its spin-offs published by Archie Comics, the Tornado originally resembled the Tornado 2, but would later come to resemble its game counterpart after reality was rebooted by the Super Genesis Wave.An agile biplane, the Tornado was perhaps the most famous of the Knothole Freedom Fighters' vehicles. Tails took the position of the pilot, maintaining his place since the earliest versions of the Tornado. Armed with short range homing missiles, twin blasters and a massive thrust engine, it could take on even the fighters of the G.U.N. air force. Throughout the series, the Tornado went through many iterations.After the Super Genesis Wave reset the multiverse, the Tornado became virtually identical to its game counterpart, although it remains a primary vehicle in the Freedom Fighters' air force.Films[]Paramount[] Sonic and Tails in the Tornado, from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (film). In the Sonic the Hedgehog film series produced by Paramount Pictures, the Tornado is a biplane used by Sonic the Hedgehog and Miles "Tails" Prower.Trivia[]In real life, there have been several aircraft with the name "Tornado": a variable wing fighter/bomber/electronic warfare aircraft series called the Panavia Tornado, two World War II-era fighter prototypes called the Hawker Tornado and XP-68 Tornado, and an early jet bomber called the B-45 Tornado.The original Tornado's design does not seem to come from a specific aircraft; however, following its redesign from Sonic Adventure onwards, the Tornado 2 bears a striking resemblance to the Polikarpov I-153, a 1930s Soviet biplane fighter. Paulie's biplane, from the Sonic the Hedgehog serialized manga. In the Sonic the Hedgehog serialized manga published by Shogakukan, Nicky's father, Paulie, who is a qualified pilot for the air mail, pilots a red biplane similar to the Tornado. Unlike the Tornado, Paulie's aircraft is also a seaplane.The Tornado was originally intended to transform into an

Boost where it spins horizontally while boosting through obstacles.Specifications[]Wingspan: 5.7m[4]Length: 3.7m[4]Height: 2.1m[4]Primary engine: Twin Star, air-cooled, 12 cylinder, 780 horsepower (x1)[4]Auxiliary machinery: Tails custom jet engine (x2)[4]Armament: 7.7mm machine gun (x1), Homing missile (lots of them)[4]Maximum speed:For main engine only: 450 km/h (280 mph)[2][4]When using auxiliaries: Beyond the speed of sound[2][4]Game appearances[]Sonic the Hedgehog CD[]In Sonic Origins, after saving Little Planet from Robotnik and obtaining all the Time Stones, Sonic revealed his biplane, took off and passed over Amy Rose, who waved goodbye to him while as he departed for his next adventure.The Tornado made another small appearance in Sonic the Hedgehog CD, where Tails is seen piloting it in the background of D.A. Garden. The biplane is seen featured with other background characters and objects such as Dr. Robotnik in his escape pod, floating Metal Sonic, flying Flickies and Special Stage UFOs.Sonic the Hedgehog 2[]The Tornado was first introduced to the series in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, under the ownership of Sonic. In the game's Japanese storyline, Sonic flies in it as he was trying to find new adventures after defeating Dr. Robotnik. He then discovers an island known as West Side Island and decides to land the plane there and relax. There, he also meets Tails for the first time. Tails piloting the Tornado in Sky Chase Zone, from Sonic the Hedgehog 2. In the game, the Tornado is featured prominently in Sky Chase Zone. The Zone consists of only one act with no boss to fight and the player can move the playable character on the top wing of the Tornado, piloted by Tails (or Sonic if playing as Tails). When the player moves forward, the Tornado follows him, but the player is able to fall off the biplane if they are moving too fast. When the

Bovver '64 east of the abandoned shacks off the coast of Ocean Beach.Rewards: $500The player needs to pass checkpoints on sea and land using the hovercraft, and is required to beat the time of 3:45. The reward for completing the mission is $500 and progress towards 100% completion.Races & Time Trials: Playground MissionsHow to start: Accessible by entering a parked PCJ-600 in 4 locations in Vice City.Rewards: $500 / missionThere are 4 Playground missions to complete, two of which are exclusive to the PS2 version of the game:Playground on the Town: The player must pass through 26 checkpoints in Downtown within a time limit of 1:35Playground on the Point: The player must pass through 27 checkpoints in Vice Point within a time limit of 1:30Playground on the Park (PS2): The player must pass through 25 checkpoints in Ocean Beach within a time limit of 1:10Playground on the Dock (PS2): The player must pass through 27 checkpoints near Bayshore Avenue within a time limit of 1:15Races & Time Trials: Crims on WingsHow to start: Accessible by entering a parked Biplane at the end of the diagonal runway of the Escobar International Airport.Rewards: $500The player must pilot a Biplane through several checkpoints scattered across Vice City, within a time limit of 4 minutes. Completing the challenge awards the player with $500 and progress towards 100% game completion.Races & Time Trials: Crims on Water WingsHow to start: Accessible by entering the Skimmer behind the Vice City Lighthouse in Ocean Beach.Rewards: $500This mission is only available in the PS2 version of the game. The player must pilot a Skimmer plane through several checkpoints scattered across Vice City, within a time limit of 2:30 minutes. Completing the challenge awards the player with $500 and progress towards 100% game completion.Races & Time Trials: Hyman Memorial O.D.T.How to start: Can be started by entering the Biplane found in the southernmost hangar on the west side of the Escobar International Airport.Rewards: $500This mission is only available in the PS2 version of the game. The player must compete in a triathlon during this challenge. The race begins in a Biplane, the player flying to a Jet Ski in Little Haiti. Afterwards, they cross the sea up to the Hyman Memorial Stadium where they get on a PCJ-600 and finish at the entrance of the stadium. The player must finish in under 4 minutes and 50 seconds in order to succeed the mission.Races & Time Trials: Caddy DaddyHow to start: Can be started by entering the parked Caddy at the entrance of the Leaf Links Golf Club.Rewards: $2500The challenge consists of a three-lap race around the Leaf Links Golf Club. The player needs to pass through the checkpoints in the golf course in order to complete 3 laps in under 6 minutes. Completing the challenge awards the player $2500 and progress towards 100% game completion.Races & Time Trials: Land, Sea and Air AceHow to start: Can be started by entering the parked Sanchez beside the Ocean Beach lighthouse.Rewards: $500The challenge