POLISH F-16 Tiger Demo Team RIAT 2025!

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Experience the thunder of the Polish Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, also known as the Viper, in this jaw-dropping full display from the Polish Tiger Demo Team at RIAT 2025 – the Royal International Air Tattoo, the world’s biggest military airshow. This rare solo demonstration of the Polish F-16 Tiger Team combines raw afterburning power, pinpoint precision, and stunning agility in one of the most dynamic fast jet performances of the airshow season.

Wearing a fierce Tiger Meet livery, the Polish Air Force Viper roared over RAF Fairford, representing not only Poland’s aerial might, but also NATO's unified air power. With the current focus on NATO’s eastern flank and the role of the USAF and NATO in helping to defend Poland, this display carried deep symbolism. Poland’s frontline presence in Europe’s collective defence strategy was highlighted in every high-G turn and afterburner climb.

As tensions rise across the region, NATO’s ongoing operations in Poland and Eastern Europe emphasize air dominance, interoperability, and readiness. The Polish F-16 Demo Team's display at RIAT 2025 reinforced these priorities in front of a global audience.

Time Stamps:

00:00 - 00:10 - Take Off
00:11 - 03:52 - Polish F-16 tiger Demo Team Display
03:53 - 05:08 - Taxi to Parking


Polish F-16 Tiger Demo Team

At the heart of the Tiger Demo Team’s display is the Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon Block 52+, an advanced variant of the legendary multirole fighter which is also used in Belgium. Equipped with state-of-the-art avionics, powerful Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 engines, and cutting-edge electronic warfare systems, the Polish F-16s are among the most capable in the world. Their agility, speed, and advanced manoeuvrability allow for stunning aerial displays that push the limits of physics and pilot skill.

In Poland, the F-16 is known as the Jastrząb, which means Hawk. The roots of the Polish Air Force’s F-16 demonstration flights trace back to the early 2000s, when Poland acquired the Fighting Falcon under the "Peace Sky" program. Since then, the country has developed a strong cadre of highly skilled pilots who have honed their expertise through rigorous training and international cooperation. An upgrade to the latest block 70/72 standard was recently approved, making these formidable fighters even more performant.

The Tiger Demo Team was officially formed to showcase Poland’s growing prowess in tactical aviation and to strengthen its presence in the NATO Tiger Meet, an annual event where elite air squadrons engage in joint exercises and aerial displays. Over the years, the team has earned a reputation for its precision flying, technical mastery, and spectacular solo performances, making it a crowd favourite at major airshows worldwide. They are part of 6 squadron, based at the 31st fighter base near Poznan.

A distinctive feature of the F-16 Tiger Demo Team is the configuration of their aircraft, with conformal fuel tanks on top of the fuselage, extending the aircraft's range without the drag caused by external fuel tanks carried under the wings, and thus also improving the F-16's combat efficiency. 

Every performance by the Polish F-16 Tiger Demo Team is a breathtaking spectacle of speed, power, and aerobatic excellence.  One of the highlights of the display is the slow-speed, high-alpha pass, where the F-16 seemingly defies gravity, hovering at an incredibly high angle of attack while maintaining complete control.

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