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Old 11-08-2007 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by jacqueshammer,Nov 8 2007, 10:59 AM
6?
The Tornado's range is 870 miles, 2,420 miles with four external drop tanks.
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Old 11-08-2007 | 09:09 AM
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without googlemapping it...how far is england?
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Old 11-08-2007 | 09:13 AM
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How far? One plate of pub curry away.
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Old 11-08-2007 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by jacqueshammer,Nov 8 2007, 11:09 AM
without googlemapping it...how far is england?
3,940 miles from North Berwick to Chicago. That's 4.529 times the Tornado's range of 870 miles without drop tanks, so 5 aerial refuelings required each way.
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Old 11-08-2007 | 10:12 AM
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nice

not a horrible guess then. even plausible with a strong headwind each way
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Old 11-08-2007 | 10:19 AM
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Old 11-08-2007 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by jacqueshammer,Nov 8 2007, 12:12 PM
nice

not a horrible guess then. even plausible with a strong headwind each way
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Old 11-08-2007 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by The Raptor,Nov 8 2007, 12:10 PM
3,940 miles from North Berwick to Chicago. That's 4.529 times the Tornado's range of 870 miles without drop tanks, so 5 aerial refuelings required each way.
Actually, only 4, since the plane would take off with a full fuel load.
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Old 11-08-2007 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by WestSideBilly,Nov 8 2007, 11:47 AM
Actually, only 4, since the plane would take off with a full fuel load.
You assumptions of competence is kind of vexing.
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Old 11-08-2007 | 02:10 PM
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The story isn't true.

http://www.snopes.com/horrors/techno/radar.asp

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