How loud is a plane taking off?

A study of noise on Airbus A321 aircraft reported levels of 60-65 decibels (dBA) before takeoff; 80-85 dBA during flight; and 75-80 dBA during landing. The outside of aircraft engines (around 140 dB at takeoff) and conditions on other aircraft may have higher or lower noise levels.
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Are planes louder on take-off or landing?

On average, planes descending at the steeper angle were between 0.1 and 1.4 decibels quieter than those that used the old landing angle.
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How loud is a 747 jet engine?

A Boeing 747 jet engine.

If you stood with your head inside the engine, you'd hear a 165 decibel roar. We don't recommend doing this; the human ear drum breaks instantly when exposed to sounds louder than 160 decibels. The sound of takeoff, if you're nearby, is around 140 decibels.
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How loud is inside of a plane?

The inside of an aircraft during flight? About 80 decibels, or about four times as loud as the typical office. Decibel levels of a typical flight. From the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology.
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Why are planes so loud when taking off?

Aerodynamic noise is simply the noise from air molecules striking the airplane body (also called a fuselage). The faster the airplane goes, the more aerodynamic noise will be heard in the cabin. The airplane will accelerate to a maximum of 250 Knots (which is equal to 287 Miles/hour or 463 Km/hour) after takeoff.
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What does airplane take off feel like?

Shortly after takeoff you may feel a sinking sensation, that happens when the flaps are retracted, allowing the plane to accelerate. You may also hear the engines throttle back, sometimes ATC asks us to level off because traffic is above us. Once clear we will add power and continue climbing.
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Where is the quietest place to sit on an airplane?

The quietest seats on a plane

Seat closer to the front of the plane are slightly quieter than seats over the wing or in the back, depending on where the engines are located (on multi-engine planes, this under the wings).
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What is the loudest part of the plane?

When deciding either window or aisle seat, the window is found to be the loudest on the plane. While aisle seats are quieter, do note there's also a higher chance that other passengers from the inner seats might interrupt you if they need to go to the washroom.
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What is the loudest plane on earth?

The XF-84H was almost certainly the loudest aircraft ever built, earning the nickname "Thunderscreech" as well as the "Mighty Ear Banger". On the ground "run ups", the prototypes could reportedly be heard 25 miles (40 km) away.
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Why do planes not sound at night?

During the day, when the air is warmer than the ground, noise energy from an airplane staying in the air, so while you can still hear it, it seems quieter. Conversely, at night, when the ground is warmer than the air, the noise is drawn down, making it seem louder.
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How loud can a human yell?

Human screams can be quite loud, possibly exceeding 100 dB (as of March 2019, the world record is 129 dB!) —but you probably want to avoid that because screams that loud can hurt your ears! You should also have found sound levels drop off quickly as you get farther from the source.
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Why are military planes so loud?

These aircraft use the same type of engines used in commercial aircraft and, under normal circumstances, use commercial airline take off and landing procedures. In contrast, military fighter jets use low-bypass, turbo-jet engines which are generally noisier than commercial aircraft engines.
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Why is 194 dB the loudest sound possible?

A sound of 194 dB has a pressure deviation of 101.325 kPa, which is ambient pressure at sea level, at 0 degrees Celsius (32 Fahrenheit). Essentially, at 194 dB, the waves are creating a complete vacuum between themselves. You can go louder than 194 dB, but that's not technically a “sound” anymore.
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Are newer planes quieter?

Aircraft today are dramatically quieter than 50 years ago, but they still produce considerable noise. Here's how that's changing. New aircraft generate considerably less noise than their predecessors. Aircraft engines today are significantly quieter, thanks to dramatic advancements in aircraft engine design.
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Do pilots feel turbulence?

The intensity of turbulence that is reported by pilots is usually classified as light, moderate, severe or extreme. Turbulence can range from light to extreme. If you're a passenger on a flight that experiences turbulence, you may have different sensations when the plane is bumping around 35,000 feet in the air.
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Are modern planes quieter?

Yes, they have. A lot quieter. Over the past 50 years individual aircraft have reduced their noise impact by 75%. Indeed, compared with the first jet aircraft, noise from modern aircraft has been reduced by 97% on departure - a 15 decibel reduction - and 94% on arrival - a 12 decibel reduction (1).
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What plane is quietest?

The quietest commercial aircraft in service today are likely the Airbus A220 and Embraer E2. These would be followed by the A320neo and 737MAX. While you might be able to tell the noise level difference between these two groups, it is unlikely you could tell the difference within the group without looking.
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How loud is a fighter jet?

The cockpit of a fighter aircraft will be very noisy and their mean levels range from 95 to 105 dB. This exceeds the damage risk criterion of 8h/day exposure. Hence, may result in hearing impairment to the pilot, especially during prolonged exposures.
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How loud is an F 22?

At 150dB, the F-22 Raptor has one of the loudest jet engines in US service.
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Where is the safest seat on a plane?

When looking at what seats gave you the best chance of surviving a crash, the middle seats in the plane's rear came out the best with a 28% fatality rate. The worst seats were on either side of the aisle in the middle of the aircraft, with a 44% fatality rate.
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Are private jets loud?

If you're on a luxurious G280 or G650, the sound level would be relatively very quiet at less than 50 db (unofficially). Even other private jets from my limited knowledge allow you to have conversations at even a few feet of distance without much struggle.
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Is back of plane louder?

Besides skinny seats, slim lavatories and overstuffed overhead bins, here's another reason to loathe the back of the airplane: It's noisier than the front. The noise inside an airplane is a choice airlines and airplane manufacturers make.
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Why is there no seat 13 on planes?

There is a long-held belief in many cultures that the number 13 is unlucky. And many airlines have responded to this by simply missing out row 13 in their seat numbering. The rows jump straight from 12 to 14. This may seem strange to make such a change based on a superstitious belief.
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What part of plane has least turbulence?

The impact of turbulence is felt less at the front of the plane because it's beyond the centre of gravity on the aircraft. Alternatively, turbulence is also less noticeable near the wings of the plane because the wings allow the plane to stay balanced.
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How many dB is an airplane?

A study of noise on Airbus A321 aircraft reported levels of 60-65 decibels (dBA) before takeoff; 80-85 dBA during flight; and 75-80 dBA during landing. The outside of aircraft engines (around 140 dB at takeoff) and conditions on other aircraft may have higher or lower noise levels.
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