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How many enemy airplanes can one pilot shoot down in the entire war time?
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∙ 14y ago
If it's a long war, then he can get more planes. A short war, less planes. A matter of math.
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Did Alvin york shoot down at least 26 enemy planes?
No, the answer is Eddie Rickenbacker.
Can you shoot paratroopers before they Land?
there is a rule against it. Most enemy countries do not follow the accords and agreement the allies make. ***************************************************************** The above answerer obviously did not do his research. You can fire at paratroopers while they are descending by parachutes from an aircraft, even if that aircraft is in disabled. If you don't shoot them while they are in the air, they're going to shoot you after landing on the ground and proceed on with their missions of crippling your war effort. Paratroopers are offically combatants, coming down in parachutes from an aircraft, and have the ability to wage war once they land on the ground, therefore, you have every right to shoot them while they are still in the air. The "honor code" of not firing at parachutists are only applied to airman, not infantry troops. After a pilot takes down an enemy aircraft, the "honor code" is not fire at an enemy airman who bails out and open up his parachute. The airman's only mission to is conduct warfare while in his combat aircraft (the airman's only weapon). However, after the airman bailed out in his aircraft, he had left his only weapon of choice (aircraft) and have no means of conducting warfare. Therefore, he is officially a non-combatant and, therefore, not to be attacked during his descent.
What was the primary purpose of planes in world war 1?
First used to gather information on locations of enemy forces, and to direct artillery fire, aircraft were later used to drop bombs, and to strafe (shoot with machine guns) enemy soldiers and vehicles.
What were firesteps used for in world war 1?
As the name suggests a Firestep was where a rifle was fired from. It was part of thre trench that was stood on to see over the parapet. It was raised from the level of the trench which was used as cover from view by the enemy.
Why did women have to work during World War 2?
During World War 2, many men joined the military. They left their jobs. Someone had to run the machines and make the products. Someone had to work in the stores. Someone had to run the businesses. Henry Ford hired women to work in his factories. He taught women to fly the airplanes that he built for the war effort and to fly them to the troops on the front lines. They flew with loaded guns so that if the enemy appeared, they would shoot him down. I do not know if any of Henry Ford's female pilots delivering planes ever shot down an enemy aircraft.
How do you become an Ace pilot?
5 aerial victories/kills. Shoot down 5 aircraft or dirigibles but it did not require death of the enemy pilot; only destruction of the enemy aircraft.
Where does dogfight originate from?
The allied airplanes and the enemy airplanes trying to shoot each other down in world war II
Did The Red Baron shoot down more enemy planes than any other pilot?
Yes.
What is the difference between a fighter piolit and an ace?
In order to achieve the title of ace, a fighter pilot must shoot down five or more enemy fighters
What did American pilots get for shooting down a nazi pilot?
During WWII, if any pilot saw his buddies hanging in their parachutes being shot at by enemy aircraft, the chances are he will shoot down that enemy plane and kill the pilot hanging in his parachute in retribution. Since dogfight warfare was all about the numbers of shooting down aircraft, most pilots feel unconfortable about killing parachuting enemy pilots but that's not to say it didn't happen.
Why are planes fast and maneuverable?
Fighter jets were designed to shoot down enemy aircraft. Because the enemy had fighter jets of their own to protect their aircraft, it was important to make them as fast and maneouverable as possible. It should be noted that the aircraft is only as good as its pilot.
What were dogfights like in WW1?
Very slow, close in fights with each pilot looking to shoot their enemy down with a small machine gun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f85CDEpiMhQ
What were the airplanes for in World War 1?
Originally they were used for surveillance and mapping. After a time someone figured out they could drop small bombs to harass the enemy. After that they figured out they could use guns to harass the enemy and they started trying to shoot the opposing air force planes down.
What guns shoot at airplanes?
They are known as anti-aircraft guns.
Why are fighter planes fast and maneuverable?
Fighter jets were designed to shoot down enemy aircraft. Because the enemy had fighter jets of their own to protect their aircraft, it was important to make them as fast and maneouverable as possible. It should be noted that the aircraft is only as good as its pilot.
Can You can shoot enemy paratroopers?
TRUE
You can shoot descending enemy paratroopers?
true
