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To: Mr. Jazzy

Sorry...NOTHING beats the F-4 Phantom II for that. Two J-79s at full afterburner on a low 450-knot airshow pass is just one of the most amazing walls of sound you'll ever hear. Raw, brute, unadulterated power, and a total triumph of sheer thrust over aerodynamics. :)

Old "Double Ugly" is the third-loudest airplane I've ever heard. #2 was a B-1B in full afterburner, and #1, by a mile, was the Concorde.

}:-)4


20 posted on 10/12/2006 7:34:03 AM PDT by Moose4 (They caught me white and nerdy.)
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To: Moose4

The Phantom II is proof that if you strap big enough engines on a brick, it will fly.


The Harrier remains the single loudest SINGLE engine aircraft that I have ever heard.


Loud enough to make you puke.


29 posted on 10/12/2006 7:43:07 AM PDT by Mr. Jazzy (God Bless the United States of America and all that defend her hard earned freedom!)
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To: Moose4
Two J-79s at full afterburner

Then you need to look at the B-58 - four J-79s. Worst noise though was from the Jaguar - not for loudness, but they have the worst whistle I've ever heard at idle. Dogs for miles will roll in pain.

34 posted on 10/12/2006 8:28:53 AM PDT by Tennessee_Bob ("Those who "abjure" violence can only do so because others are committing violence on their behalf.")
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