Originally Posted by
L Peacock
Agree with scientist. Cut-backs in norm g approaching 50% are common.
There can be a smaller reduction in g limit when external fuel tanks are empty.
As L Peacock correctly states, there are very different limits on g loading, depending on aircraft fit and status. In the F3 Tornado, with full 1800L U/Wing tanks, the A/C is restricted to around half it's maximum g loading, however, this jumps up to around 3/4 of max once the tanks are empty, which is quite a considerable jump.