Fantastic footage. I was at RAF Odiham 1985 ish and there was a fly by by two Tornado's Both came in supersonic at less than 200ft and Number 2 was inverted !!!
It was a while ago and sadly these aircraft finished with the RAF earlier in 2019. Similar types still remain in service with the Germans, Italians and the Saudi's
Being a swing wing aircraft, the Tornado became very areodynamic when wings were swept fully back and I believe was one of the fastest jets in the world *AT LOW LEVEL*
Wonderful. At M1 600kg of kerosene per minute, basically, 45.000 liters per hour, at max speed (probably around 800/850 KIAS in clean config.) the amount of fuel that you will burn has to be impressive.
In 93.75 seconds that burns enough fuel to fill my heating oil tank that I'd take a year to burn! However, let me be clear, I am happy to pay my tax to contribute towards this activity. If the time comes these people will be the only thing we have to defend us.
@@ianrkav Subsonic, and there are limitations that certain tanks, weapons configurations are tested to and have been cleared by the design authority, so it differs. The jet might be able to go faster, but no certainty that stuff doesn't fall off or there are other undesirable aerodynamic effects. It is up to the crew to ensure that limits are not exceeded, there is no in-built protection. There are Normal Operating limits and then Never Exceed speeds (higher for operations and some certain Exercises), typically about 50kts difference between these values, but as some Air Forces are still flying this type I can't say anymore.
@@dogsnads5634 I am sure that was a supplementary servicing entry to check for leaks or something like that. I worked on GR1s and 4s for the majority of my RAF career so could have them mixed up.
Fantastic footage.
I was at RAF Odiham 1985 ish and there was a fly by by two Tornado's
Both came in supersonic at less than 200ft and Number 2 was inverted !!!
Jesus, that’s a memory that’ll stay with you forever, evidentially.
Wow??!! Mach 1.05 at 300feet??
Jesus I envy you. Thank you for your service. My Cousin was born in the US and flies an F15C. Very envious!
It was a while ago and sadly these aircraft finished with the RAF earlier in 2019. Similar types still remain in service with the Germans, Italians and the Saudi's
Being a swing wing aircraft, the Tornado became very areodynamic when wings were swept fully back and I believe was one of the fastest jets in the world *AT LOW LEVEL*
Not only on low level, there is a reason only 1 photo was ever taken of a concord going super sonic. And it was take. By a British tornado
@@fslolo6622 thats true
It was quick, the fighter, F3 version was considerably faster, I'm told Mach 1.3 or even a bit quicker!!!
@@fastjetnav you mean mach 2.3?
The IDS version was capable of mach 2.2 at 11.000m and 1.2 at sea level
@@fastjetnav i think the erc is a bit faster bc it has stronger turbines
Man, this legendary fighter bomber is one of the badass jet ever 🤙
Wonderful.
At M1 600kg of kerosene per minute, basically, 45.000 liters per hour, at max speed (probably around 800/850 KIAS in clean config.) the amount of fuel that you will burn has to be impressive.
Best pilots pound for pound in the world fact ! 🇬🇧
Cool✈️👍
the fuel lowering give idea of how many liters burn each second
CRPMD buttons always look like they were fitted on a Friday afternoon.
Yip, after few pints in the Lightning club🤣🤣🤣
cant it accelerate to 1.2 if it acheives over M1.06 cause then drag reduces a little?
In 93.75 seconds that burns enough fuel to fill my heating oil tank that I'd take a year to burn! However, let me be clear, I am happy to pay my tax to contribute towards this activity. If the time comes these people will be the only thing we have to defend us.
"They deftly maneuver and muscle for rank. fuel burning fast on an empty tank..." Is what comes to mind...
Didn't think we could reach mach 1 in them anymore.. no jugs and a easily achieved local speed of sound?
Not sure about now, this was about 2001
what is "jugs"? i wonder if the eurojet that has 50% more thrust can do that
Tornado: Plane for pilots with acrophobia. Often found flying between bushes and pebbles.
Con motori al massimo no AB e configurazione pulita che velocità raggiuge a 200 piedi di quota sul mare ?
Max Reheat, clean configuration
@@iainbradford4254 What would the max speed be if loaded up with bombs and fuel tanks?
@@ianrkav Subsonic, and there are limitations that certain tanks, weapons configurations are tested to and have been cleared by the design authority, so it differs. The jet might be able to go faster, but no certainty that stuff doesn't fall off or there are other undesirable aerodynamic effects. It is up to the crew to ensure that limits are not exceeded, there is no in-built protection. There are Normal Operating limits and then Never Exceed speeds (higher for operations and some certain Exercises), typically about 50kts difference between these values, but as some Air Forces are still flying this type I can't say anymore.
@stevesharpe174 : Someone already did. 2yrs ago.
Didn't the addition FLIR blister on the left hand side of nose wheel bay limit the GR4 to subsonic flight?
No. But GR's had long been restricted to a max of around m1.4 at alititude as RAF had locked the variable inlets.
@@dogsnads5634 I am sure that was a supplementary servicing entry to check for leaks or something like that. I worked on GR1s and 4s for the majority of my RAF career so could have them mixed up.
Autobahn ?
No, that was the 'sky' they were flying through.
yes. it was at level and the surface was monotonous coloured