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Portuguese Air Force May Break the Sound Barrier During Tests

The Portuguese Air Force (FAP) has warned of the possibility of sound effects on 13 May, due to F-16M fighter jets breaking the sound barrier during a maintenance mission off the coast of the Coimbra and Leiria districts.
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Fighting planes will perform an operational maintenance mission near Figueira da Foz and will be able to overcome the sound barrier. Air Force guarantees that there is no risk to the population.

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Miss the operative to maintain the occurrence, in the vicinity of Figueira da Foz, between 16:00 and 17:30.

F-16 will break the sound barrier between 16:00 and 17:30. Air Force alerts to the possibility of being heard starring in Leiria, Navy, Figueira da Foz, Cantanhede and Mira

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The sound effects should be felt this Wednesday, between 4pm and 5.30pm. The noise can also be heard in crowds of Leiria, Navy, Figueira da Foz, Cantanhede and Mira.

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Publico broke the news in Portugal on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
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