View Full Version : Are mil flights allowed above Mach 1 overland?
G-CPTN
25th Jun 2006, 01:01
http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1225786,00.html
The two jet fighters, based in the northern city of Leeuwarden, set off a sonic boom as they sped to intercept the Boeing above the northern Netherlands.
Are UK a/c authorised to exceed Mach One on intercepts over land?
Nov71
25th Jun 2006, 01:33
I guess only military fighters above/below a certain FL 'in an emergency'
Cop cars can exceed the speed limit when responding to an emergency, vehicle familiarisation or end of shift;)
stillin1
25th Jun 2006, 12:45
They can be authorised supersonic over land in specific cases. If I tell you more I have to kill you:sad:
Navaleye
25th Jun 2006, 12:56
Only if they are trying out run a 56 Chevvy :hmm:
chevvron
25th Jun 2006, 13:55
A '56 Chevy? That only had a 265 cu. in. engine with a four barrel; the '57 was much faster with 283 cu. in. and fuel injection.
Personally I prefer the '69 Dodge Charger; 440 cu in and two four barrels!
AdLib
25th Jun 2006, 18:17
A 440 '69 Dodge Charger? R/T, 500, Daytona, or SE? No I'm sorry but if you are going to insist on being specially authorised to go supersonic overland it'll have to be to 'out run' a Plymouth Barracuda. The '68 A-body Super Stock 426 Hemi package should do the trick.
Kolibear
25th Jun 2006, 20:03
Gentlemen, I'll see your Baccaruda and raise you an white Astramax Van driven by two apprentice plumbers!
Beat that!
Germstone
25th Jun 2006, 20:05
Gentlemen, I'll see your Baccaruda and raise you an white Astramax Van driven by two apprentice plumbers!
Beat that!
Any hire car as there is no vehicle which can outperform one ;-)
Have to agree Germstone.
Rental cars have been proven time and again to go places a 4 wheel drive would not dare.
buoy15
25th Jun 2006, 20:13
At or above a transition level of 3500ft on a QNH of 1013mb where the temp is 15degC or more - probably yes:8
BEagle
25th Jun 2006, 20:40
The Ba-ba-ra-ra-cu-cu-da-daa??
0-60 in 5.6 for the triple carb 440......in 1969!
Not bad at all!!
Lon More
25th Jun 2006, 21:44
BAF used to do regular supersonic runs N to S over Belgium.
clicker
25th Jun 2006, 21:51
Gentlemen, I'll see your Baccaruda and raise you an white Astramax Van driven by two apprentice plumbers!
Beat that!
White Astramax Van driven by two apprentice plumbers with two ladders on top!
US Herk
26th Jun 2006, 00:00
Any hire car as there is no vehicle which can outperform one ;-)
Especially with me at the wheel in my fire retardant zippered suit!:ok:
buoy15
26th Jun 2006, 00:21
Cliker, bet your a shaved knobhead
Are these the same 2 apprentice plumbers who drive a white van and use a mobile phone whilst exceeding the speed limit and have'nt got a fecking clue what day it is and charge you an arm and a leg for replacing your sink when it should have been the washer in your loft tank cystern ball cock?
r supwoods
26th Jun 2006, 11:19
Top Trumps .... Blue MT VX Astra Diesel