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Originally Posted by Hans Tucker
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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I've heard that too. Also heard that the F-22 is supposed to be louder than the FA/18F, if that is at all possible! If I remember correctly the F-22 display at last year's Avalon Airshow was cancelled because the only pilot in the world certified to do display runs in the aircraft at the time was called to duty.
I didn't attend the last 2 airshows, but will attend next year's... making it a 6 year drought... I hope to see some new stuff!
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Originally Posted by sharpiel
My fiancé and I go to the Melbourne Airshow which is on every second year (next in 2015) and also the airshow at Temora. Magnificent to watch all the military and other aircraft being put through their paces. Have seen the F-35 and F-22's this way amongst many others including the Spitfire (to me one of the most beautiful planes to look at). Will never forget the USAF pilot getting the F-22 to walk on its tail fins the length of the runway at Avalon 100 meters off the ground then screech back down the runway at speed.
Love the sound of V8's and V12's racing..? The sound of military jet aircraft is on another level completely. Absolutely amazing...Makes me wonder what it would be like to have been at Cape Kennedy to witness a Saturn V lift off  Awe inspiring I bet! |
Yep, the noise of those fighters is remarkable. Literally ear shattering. As a kid at my very first airshow in 1995, I wanted to GTFO of there ASAP!!! But these days, being an aviation enthusiast, I relish it. Last couple airshows I've attended... I've become nostalgic for the smells and sounds. The screech of an F1 engine is one thing, but a full AB pass of a Hornet or Eagle is something else.... and a full AB pass of a Super Hornet is something else on an entirely new level....