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They are called Fighters. Other names are interceptors or pursuit aircraft.
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Are fighter jets the same as fighter aircrafts?
A "fighter" is a type of aircraft designed for a specific mission, i.e., fighting other aircraft. Early fighter aircraft were propeller driven, but since the 1960s, almost all fighter aircraft are powered by jet engines. The mission is the same, just the power plants have changed.
What is a reconnaissance aircraft?
An aircraft that is designed to take photos/videos of an area
What are ships that carry lots of combat aircrafts?
The ships that carries so many combat aircrafts are called aircraft carriers because they are designed for carrying warplanes, they are also called warships that has missiles and heavy machine-guns that allows them to fire back against their enemies. Aircraft carriers are the World's biggest warship and it can take lots of punishments to sink. Aircraft carriers are really strong and it is not easy to sink the carrier because they are really huge. Aircraft carriers cannot sink in one hit. The only way to sink it is to find a weakest spot or take the torpedo that does an incredibly powerful damages to bigger combat ships and any other huge ships.
Who designed the first four engine aircraft?
Igor Sikorsky designed and flew the first 4-engine aircraft named LeGrand.
Who designed and built the first 1000 mph aircraft?
bell aircraft company
Which aircraft is designed and manufactured in Kinston?
Spirit AeroSystems in Kinston manufactures parts for Airbus Industries. I don't know of any aircraft that are designed there.
Can the tail surfaces fit either aircraft?
No, tail surfaces are designed for particular aircraft.
Why cannot aircraft fly in space?
An aircraft is designed to fly in 'air' there is no 'air' in space.
Why can't an aircraft fly into the air?
A properly designed aircraft most certainly can fly into the air.
Where was the Spitfire designed?
The Spitfire was designed at Supermarine Aircraft Works, Woolston, Southampton, England.
Who designed the p40 warhawk?
The Curtiss Aircraft design dept designed the P-40
Why is anti aircraft called triple a?
Actually, it is not really called anti-aircraft. It is Anti-Aircraft Artillery, which is the name of artillery (guns) that are designed to destroy aircraft.
