The Invisible Jet: Debunking the Myth of Wonder Woman 1984's Tornado

In the latest installment of the DC Extended Universe, Wonder Woman 1984 has received its fair share of criticism for several plot holes and inaccuracies. One such scene that raised eyebrows is when Diana (Gal Gadot) and Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) steal a jet from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum to make their way across the Atlantic from Washington, D.C. to Cairo, Egypt.

While it's true that the Tornado, as depicted in the film, resembles a West German Panavia Tornado, there are several inaccuracies that cannot be ignored. For instance, the jet has a traditional front and back seating arrangement, rather than side-by-side seats as shown in the movie. Furthermore, the cockpit design is also an error.

However, one aspect that is correct about the Tornado is its ability to conduct aerial refueling. This would have allowed the jet to reach Cairo, but considering it's stolen, it's highly unlikely that anyone would help or even know how to assist Diana and Steve on their journey.

The intended flight plan was from Washington, D.C. to Cairo, a distance of approximately 5,815 miles. However, with its ferry range being around 2,500 miles with external fuel tanks, the Tornado would have run out of fuel long before reaching the west coast of Europe or Africa, stranding the duo in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

In conclusion, while Wonder Woman 1984 has some impressive action sequences and stunning visuals, its depiction of the Tornado is riddled with inaccuracies. The scene where Diana and Steve steal a jet to make their way across the Atlantic may have been thrilling on-screen, but it's unfortunately not grounded in reality.

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