What plane replaced the tornado?

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1. What plane replaced the tornado?
2. Is Panavia Tornado still in service?
3. What happened to the RAF Tornado F3?
4. Was the Tornado a good aircraft?
5. Can an airplane fly through a tornado?
6. Does the UK still fly tornados?
7. Can a tornado pick up a 747?
8. Do planes fly in rain?
9. Has a tornado ever picked up a plane?
10. Can a tornado lift up a plane?
11. Why do planes not fly over the Pacific Ocean?

What plane replaced the tornado?

The fleet has been used by the RAF for 40 years and has taken part in combat since the first Gulf War. It is being replaced by the RAF's F-35 Lightning II fighters and an upgraded Typhoon fleet.

Is Panavia Tornado still in service?

The German Tornado force is to be reduced to 85, with the type expected to remain in service with the Luftwaffe until 2025. The aircraft being retained have been undergoing a service life extension programme.

What happened to the RAF Tornado F3?

The F3 standard was the definitive variant used by the RAF, the RSAF and the AMI (which leased RAF aircraft). ... Ultimately, both the RAF and RSAF retired their Tornado ADV fleets; the type has been replaced in both services by the Eurofighter Typhoon.

Was the Tornado a good aircraft?

Yes, the Tornado F.Mk 3 was effective at the end of its career. But all of the good systems that were integrated onto the F.Mk 3 would have been more effective on an aircraft of higher performance. Again, this is case of Tornado succeeding in spite, not because, of its design.

Can an airplane fly through a tornado?

In the case of extreme weather, air traffic controllers will always direct aircraft above or around severe storms to avoid uncomfortable turbulence or any damage being done to the aircraft. Remember that your plane will never be directed to fly through a severe storm.

Does the UK still fly tornados?

The Tornado, nicknamed the Tonka, is being retired by the RAF after four decades, in a flypast today. The RAF Tornado will fly for the final time today, bringing to an end four decades of distinguished operational history with the British armed forces.

Can a tornado pick up a 747?

Tornadoes have been known to pick up railroad engines before. An SD40-2 locomotive which is an average sized locomotive weighs 368,000 lbs. An empty 747-400 weighs 393,000 lbs, so there is not that great of a weight difference. ... So theoretically it would be possible for a 747 to be picked up by a strong tornado.

Do planes fly in rain?

Flying in Heavy Rain Rain doesn't usually affect a flight much. Combining with hefty winds causes extra challenges to flight planning. ... Heavy rain could affect visibility, but planes generally fly on instruments anyway, so this will not be an issue in itself.

Has a tornado ever picked up a plane?

A plane that was moments away from beginning its journey to Chicago was hit by flying debris and lifted off the ground as a tornado passed through Lambert-St. Louis International Airport on Friday night, passengers said. Chicagoan Jackie Hamm and four of her friends were heading back home after vacationing in Miami.

Can a tornado lift up a plane?

There are no chance that any aircraft can handle that. A fighter jet might be able to withstand the turbulence of a tornado rated EF2 or below. However, it will likely sustain heavy damage from the debris picked up by the tornado.

Why do planes not fly over the Pacific Ocean?

The primary reason airplanes don't fly over the Pacific Ocean is because curved routes are shorter than straight routes. Flat maps are somewhat confusing because the Earth itself isn't flat. Rather, it's spherical. As a result, straight routes don't offer the shortest distance between two locations.