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Sonic boom in Salzgitter: Tornado jet causes alarm!
In Salzgitter, residents reported a loud bang on October 27, 2025, caused by a supersonic flight by the Bundeswehr.
Sonic boom in Salzgitter: Tornado jet causes alarm!
On October 27th, the citizens of Salzgitter experienced an unexpected moment of shock. A loud bang that could be heard in many households caused confusion and rumors that Salzgitter AG was to blame. However, this assumption quickly turned out to be wrong. Loud News38 It was actually a Bundeswehr Tornado fighter plane that was responsible for the bang. The military aircraft flew in the supersonic range and reached speeds of up to 725 knots, which corresponds to around 1,343 km/h.
The turbulent event took place between 2:17 and 2:20 p.m. when the tornado reached supersonic speed at an altitude of over 11,000 meters on its way from Schleswig to Ingolstadt. Salzgitter residents reported vibrating windows and shaking doors, while many pets became frightened. A Bundeswehr spokesman explained the incident: Supersonic flights were necessary to check the aircraft's engines and systems. These exercises are part of the Air Force's maintenance and operational readiness.
Background to supersonic flights
The loud bang, which many perceived as a shock, is the result of a pressure wave created when an aircraft breaks the sound barrier. This leads to funnel-shaped pressure waves that vary in intensity depending on the proximity to the source. Such sonic booms have already been detected in the past, for example on August 8, 2023, when a tornado fighter had the same experience over Karlsruhe. Loud 24rhine These maneuvers are currently being increasingly trained in order to check operational readiness in the event of threats.
The Bundeswehr has emphasized that these supersonic flights are carried out according to fixed rules regarding time, minimum altitude and flight route in order to avoid densely populated areas. Even if the frequency of such explosions has not increased significantly, it is becoming more and more noticeable among the population as the exercises take place more often over land.
Awareness for local residents
The Bundeswehr is aware of the burdens these flights place on citizens. Nevertheless, she sees the need for military flights as a priority. Such exercises are crucial to ensure aviation security and ensure readiness in the event of an emergency. It remains to be seen how residents in Salzgitter and elsewhere will react to future supersonic flights.