Thunder City, Tower Road, Cape Town International Airport

P O Box 71, Cape Town International Airport, 7525, South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa has again achieved major international recognition with the opening of Thunder City – an experiential themed visitor attraction. A first for visitors, who are now able to view and fly, the world famous operational fighter jet squadron, based alongside the Cape Town international airport.

Thunder City operates the world’s only twin-engine two-seater (side-by-side) supersonic interceptor, the English Electric Lightning. Two Rolls Royce Avon 302 turbojets power this amazing aircraft. This aircraft is the crème-de-la-crème of fighter jets. The Lightning still holds a number of world climb-to-altitude records and is known for its vertical climb performance, capable of a speed of Mach 2.2 (1500mph), and an initial climb rate of 50,000 ft/min.

Your training includes a full morning’s briefing, survival training, ejection seat training, oxygen management, as well as the kit and all your equipment.

The British Aerospace Buccaneers are only flown from Thunder City, Cape Town. This tandem two-seater aggressor is designed for low-level, high-speed attack. Powered by two Rolls Royce Spey non-afterburning bypass turbofans, these awesome machines perform just below the speed of sound at zero altitude.

Your training includes a full morning’s briefing, survival training, ejection seat training, oxygen management, as well as the kit and all your equipment.

The Hawker Hunter was originally designed as a superior air fighter which, due to it’s versatility, was easily adapted for air to ground attack and reconnaissance flights. It is an exceptionally agile two-seater air combat trainer.

Thunder City have 2 two-seater Hunters that can be used for training, aerobatics, low flying and general flying. Powered by the Avon 122 series turbojet, this immaculate aircraft allows you to experience high ‘g’ adrenalin performance, like you have never felt before.

Your training includes a full morning’s briefing, survival training, ejection seat training, oxygen management, as well as the kit and all your equipment.