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Old 27-09-2014, 03:32 PM
Hans Tucker (Hans)
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Originally Posted by pgc hunter View Post
I can definitely vouch for this. I saw an FA/18F display at the Avalon Airshow, followed by an F-16. The F-16 almost seemed "quiet" in comparison.

The Super Hornets are very, very LOUD!
Apparently the F-35 is going to be even louder...and it's only a single engine. F/A-18F at Mil Power is 119dB where as the F-35 is 121 dB. You would think engine technology over the years would have developed a quieter engine but I guess being military they are not bound by the same regulations as civilian aircraft..
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