Eurofighter Pilots Resume Supersonic Flight Training
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The pilots of the Eurofighter are once again training for flights at supersonic speed. An aircraft flies faster than the speed of sound when it exceeds a speed of about 1,200 kilometres per hour. This creates a loud bang, the so-called sonic boom.
To reduce this bang on the ground, the pilots fly at altitudes above 12,500 metres. At this height, the sound impact on people, animals and buildings on the ground is significantly lower than during flights at lower altitudes.
The report did not provide further details about the location or timing of the training flights. The supersonic flights are part of the pilots' training so that they can fly safely and precisely even in difficult situations.
The measure shows how the training of the air force and the protection of the public are linked. In this way, the pilots can develop their skills without unnecessarily increasing the burden on the ground.
Sources: Kurier
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