The But end of a Tornado...

[MJ224]

Close up, you see how chunky these aircraft are, so need massive power plants to get and keep them in the air...

[Isac]

You showed that well Mark. Great detail.

[HansE]

It is a mystery to me even when I know how it works. I am always amazed to see the hundreds of tons lift of the ground. Seeing the two holes here don't help . I presume they are jet engines
Good shot Mark

[MJ224]

Yes a pair of RB199 engines, Rolls Royce and a European consortium

[Isac]

As an apprentice for Dept of Civil Aviation back in the day our fire tenders had Rolls Royce engines. Pretty fancy stuff and great to work on. Mind you, not the type of engine I'd stick i n a plane !

[wigz]

They always look quite chunky to me Mark, and this really emphasises their size and the power required

[MJ224]

And to think these are whizzing around in the air at Mach 2.2.., or 1630mph

I dread to think of their miles per gallon......

[wigz]

Probably gallons per mile