Summary
- The Farnborough Air Show showcases the largest and most capable aircraft, including military aircraft such as the RAF A400M, the F-35 Lightning II and the Royal Danish Air Force F-16.
- The Farnborough Air Show will feature the RAF A400M and the F-35 Lightning II, with the F-35 Lightning II performing a flypast on the first and last days.
- Embraer C-390 Millennium and RAF Red Arrows will perform static and flying displays at the Farnborough Air Show, with the Red Arrows performing a flypast on the first day.
This year’s Farnborough Air Show is a leading event for connecting the aerospace world and is expected to meet the expectations of the aviation industry and aviation enthusiasts worldwide. Some of the largest and most capable aircraft will be on display during one of the biggest aviation events from July 22-26, 2024. Simple Flying has compiled a list of the military aircraft to watch at this year’s air show.
1 RAF A400M
| Air parade | ❌ |
| Air show | ❌ |
| Static display | ✅ |
The Airbus A400M is a high-performance military transport aircraft with four turboprop engines. The large tactical transport aircraft has oversized transport capabilities and can carry up to 116 troops and cargo (a total payload capacity of 37 tonnes). The aircraft will enter service with the Royal Air Force (RAF) of the United Kingdom in 2014, complementing the Hercules and C-17 fleets.
| parameter | Specifications |
|---|---|
| length | 45.1m |
| span | 42.4m |
| First flight | 2009 |
| Area of application | 8,704km |
| Maximum speed | 802km/h |
Photo: Royal Air Force
The low-flying aircraft is set to entertain the Farnborough Air Show crowds as a static display. Expected to attract thousands of visitors during the huge display, this RAF transport aircraft is definitely not to be missed.
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2 RAF F-35 Lightning II
| Air parade | ✅ |
| Air show | ❌ |
| Static display | ❌ |
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II needs no introduction. It is the most modern fighter aircraft in military aviation. The RAF’s F-35Bs are capable of short and vertical takeoffs and landings (S/VTOL) and can reach speeds of up to 2,000 km/h.
Photo: Pics-xl | Shutterstock
According to the RAF
“The aircraft combines advanced sensors and mission systems with technology that is barely noticeable, or ‘stealth,’ giving it the ability to operate undetected in hostile airspace. Its integrated sensors, sensor fusion and data linking provide the pilot with unprecedented situational awareness.”
| parameter | Specifications |
|---|---|
| length | 10.7m |
| span | 15.6m |
| First flight | 2006 |
| Area of application | 833km |
| Maximum speed | 1,920 km/h |
The aircraft is scheduled to perform a flyby on the first and last days of this year’s air show. The flyby times are yet to be determined.
Flight schedule
| Day and date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday, July 22, 2024 | To be announced |
| Friday, July 26, 2024 | To be announced |
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3 Royal Danish Air Force F-16
| Air parade | ❌ |
| Air show | ✅ |
| StaticAdvertisement | ✅ |
The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is one of the most popular fighter aircraft in military aviation. Dozens of countries use these jets, making them the most exciting sight at air shows around the world. The Royal Danish Air Force operated 77 F-16A/B aircraft. The Air Force purchased the aircraft in two large batches, both of which were produced in Europe (Belgium and the Netherlands).
Photo: Soos Jozsef l Shutterstock
| parameter | Specifications |
|---|---|
| length | 15.06m |
| span | 9.96m |
| First flight | 1974 |
| Area of application | 2,277km |
| Maximum speed | 2,178 km/h |
Most of these aircraft, including spares, will be in service until at least 2025. The Royal Danish Air Force plans to replace them with F-35 Joint Strike Fighters. But until then, these beautiful, bright red F-16s will surely shine in flying and static displays at the Farnborough Air Show. They will fly on all five days, but flyby times are not being announced.
Flight schedule
| Day and date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday, July 22, 2024 | To be announced |
| Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | To be announced |
| Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | To be announced |
| Thursday, July 25, 2024 | To be announced |
| Friday, July 26, 2024 | To be announced |
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4 Embraer C-390 Millennium
| Air parade | ❌ |
| Air show | ✅ |
| Static display | ✅ |
The Embraer C-390 Millennium is a mid-size military transport aircraft and the heaviest aircraft the Brazilian manufacturer has ever built. Designed to carry up to 80 troops, the aircraft was marketed as a jet-powered alternative to the popular (but aging) Lockheed C-130.
| parameter | Specifications |
|---|---|
| length | 35.2m |
| span | 35.1m |
| First flight | 2015 |
| Area of application | 6,130km |
| Maximum speed | 870km/h |
Photo: Embraer
The Brazilian, Portuguese and Hungarian air forces currently use the jet, and several other countries, including Austria, the Czech Republic, Egypt, India and Sweden, are showing interest in the aircraft. The Embraer C-130 is coming to Farnborough this year for a flypast to entertain audiences on all five days of the show. Flypast times are yet to be announced.
Flight schedule
| Day and date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday, July 22, 2024 | To be announced |
| Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | To be announced |
| Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | To be announced |
| Thursday, July 25, 2024 | To be announced |
| Friday, July 26, 2024 | To be announced |
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5 Red Arrows of the RAF
| Air parade | ✅ |
| Air show | ❌ |
| Static display | ❌ |
With its fleet of distinctive BAE Systems Hawk T1 aircraft, the RAF Red Arrows team is preparing for its 60th flying display season, which will see it carry special graphics and logos on the fuselage and tail fins of the aircraft. The team has been practicing hard for months at various locations across Europe, and the Red, Blues and supporting RAF personnel are expected to open this year’s flying display in style.
| parameter | Specifications |
|---|---|
| length | 12.4m |
| span | 9.94m |
| First flight | 1974 |
| Area of application | 2,520km |
| Maximum speed | 1,028 km/h |
Photo: sam-whitfield1 | Shutterstock
According to the RAF
“It justifies the contribution of everyone – from the circus and dyeing team to those working in logistics and quality management systems – and ultimately shows that we are ready to be safely deployed and exhibited anywhere in the UK or abroad.”
Flight schedule
| Day and date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday, July 22, 2024 | To be announced |
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