Heavy Metal
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The Avro Vulcan has a distinctive howl at times.
Here’s the backstory:
According to Vulcan to the Sky, the howl is unique to the 200 series airframes, flying at 87% to 95% power. It is caused by about 220 lbs (100 kilograms) of air per second being sucked through its air intakes: a square opening that leads to a smaller oval hole, and then a smaller round hole.
The F-104 Starfighter also has a howl. Don’t know why.
The F-4 too:
And the F/A-18 Hornet:
Here’s the backstory:
According to Vulcan to the Sky, the howl is unique to the 200 series airframes, flying at 87% to 95% power. It is caused by about 220 lbs (100 kilograms) of air per second being sucked through its air intakes: a square opening that leads to a smaller oval hole, and then a smaller round hole.
The F-104 Starfighter also has a howl. Don’t know why.
The F-4 too:
And the F/A-18 Hornet:
