This guide has been created for the benefit of Cape Luxury Accommodation customers. The ideas in the ACTIVITIES section should help you to get the most out of your stay in the Mother City. 

Would you like us to arrange any of these activities, please don't hesitate to
contact us on 021 438 50 61 or 082 48 68 142

 "The courageous belongs the world" 

Thunder City provides flights in ex-military Buccaneer, Hunter and Lightning jets. Information on aircraft, pilots, flights and merchandise. South Africa. 

FIGHTER JET TRIP

South Africa is one of a few places in the world you will be able to fly from just above sea level, up to the stratosphere in less than a few minutes. Not for the faint hearted, we can arrange a trip in a fighter jet for you. You will be flown by a very experienced military trained pilot, pushing you to your physical limits in the ultimate white knuckle experience. This is among the most elite of activities available anywhere in the world.

THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC LIGHTNING                                       Price  :  On Request

Thunder City operates the world’s only twin-engined 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.

Bae BUCCANEER                                                                         Price  :  On Request

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.  

 

 

 HAWKER HUNTER                                                                        Price: On Request


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 has 4 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 full briefings on the cockpit management, ejection seat training, oxygen management and other pertinent information to enhance the experiance. All necessary flying kit and equipment supplied.