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During WW2, naval aircraft preferred to used air cooled radial engines. The US Army Air Corps (Force) preferred to use the in line liquid cooled engines. Air cooled engines were tougher (more durable) because they were more simplier and less complicated; they didn't have extra hoses and radiators, etc. and could keep flying when they were shot up. Liquid cooled engines could have their hoses shot out, which would cause the engine to freeze up (stop), then the pilot would have to bail out; scratch one expensive airplane.
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What size bombs did they use in world war 2?
at the start of the war only 25lb bombs were used, later 50lbs on fighter bombers in 1939, 100lbs bombs of light bombers such as the mosquito, 200lbs bombs on a mix of planes and later ww2 fighter bombers such as the tempest, 250lbs were used on a range of role, 500lbs on medium bombers, 1000lbs on heavy bombers, 2000lbs on heavy bombers, 8000lbs on the Lancaster, 12,000lb earthquake bombs on specially outfitted Lancaster, 22,000lb bombs on specially outfitted Lancaster
What did the Japanese travel in to bomb pearl harbor?
The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in bomber planes, fighter planes, submarines, and torpedo bombers. They also planned to use midget submarines but most didn't make it.
What was Zeppelin use for?
They were bombers in WW1 and passenger transports later.
What were the theories of the use of air power in World War 1?
Before World War 1, airplanes were used for recreation. However, during World War 1 airplanes were used for reconnaissance and spying on the enemies. Airplanes were also used as fighter jets and as bombers. Airplanes changed warfare greatly and allowed for blitz attacks and air warfare.
What fighter did Germany use during WW11?
there was no world war 11
What size bombs did they use in world war 2?
at the start of the war only 25lb bombs were used, later 50lbs on fighter bombers in 1939, 100lbs bombs of light bombers such as the mosquito, 200lbs bombs on a mix of planes and later ww2 fighter bombers such as the tempest, 250lbs were used on a range of role, 500lbs on medium bombers, 1000lbs on heavy bombers, 2000lbs on heavy bombers, 8000lbs on the Lancaster, 12,000lb earthquake bombs on specially outfitted Lancaster, 22,000lb bombs on specially outfitted Lancaster
What are the different types of military aircraft?
Fighters, bombers, reconaissance planes, fighter-bomber fighters, tankers, torpedo bombers and cargo planes.
What air raids did Germany use to attempt to invade UK?
they used raids on RAF fighter bases, and to reduce losses, the Luftwaffe also began to use increasing numbers of bombers at night.
What armory did the Japanese use in pearl harbor?
This question must mean "what armaments" were used. Single engined Dive-Bombers, High Altitude Bombers, Torpedo Bombers, and Fighter Planes (for strafing and dog-fighting); and possibly five Mini-Submarines (Midget Subs) launched from Mother Submarines at sea, were used to penetrate the harbor to attack warships.
What kind of aircraft did the Germans use during ww1?
The Germans used many different aircraft in WW1. They had many observer aircraft and small fighter as well as seaplanes and some bombers.
What did the Japanese travel in to bomb pearl harbor?
The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in bomber planes, fighter planes, submarines, and torpedo bombers. They also planned to use midget submarines but most didn't make it.
Bombers and why you use them?
Bombers are used to drop bombs on targets below. They are used as an offensive weapon.
What equipment did the Americans use for the Battle of Midway?
USN: Vindicator & Dauntless dive bombers; Devastator & Avenger torpedo bombers; wildcat fighters. IJN: Val dive bombers; Kate torpedo bombers; and Zero fighters.
What is the purpose of mig?
"Mig" is a term that refers to a Russian fighter and more specifically a jet-fighter made by the company Mikoyan-Gurevich. This term came into use by the US Air Force during Viet Nam War when referring to the Mig 17 or Mig 19 or Mig 21 fighter jets. So the Mig was a jet fighter used to attack bombers or other fighters. Does that answer your Question? Great answer I just have a little more that might help The exact purpose of a MiG would have to be determined by the model of MiG itself. Most of the Mig's like the 15,17,19,21,23 where strictly fighter's the 25,31 are interceptors for shooting down bombers not dog fights, and the 27 is a ground attack striker Last but not least is the 29 This is basically the Russian version of a f 15 it can be used in diffrent capacities from fighter to strike as well as intercepter
What were the air craft like in the blitz world war 2?
Germany used several aircraft. They mainly used the ME109 fighter to protect their bombers. It was a single engine plane and the fastest fighter plane at the time. They used a number of Stuka dive bombers. They had a wing with a dip in the wing and were designed to drop bombs. They would dive and come close to the target and then drop their bombs. They used a number of two engine bombers (I forget the names). Germany had a number of 4 engine bombers but did not generally use them in the blitz. They could use runways a few miles behind the English Channel. They did not need to fly any great distance. They could use small planes and fly frequently and drop a lot of bombs. The British used two different fighters. Spitfires would meet the enemy planes first. They were not quite as fast as the ME109s, but were far more maneuverable. They could fly in and out of the German formations shooting down planes. As the Blitz got closer to London, the Hurricanes joined in the fray. The Hurricanes were an older, slower fighter. They could still shoot down planes. The planes were much smaller than those of today. One bomber had a wing span of between 7 and 8 meters or about 24 feet. Some of the fighters were as long as old Piper Cub airplanes but narrower. The wings were in the middle and not overhead. When the Germans were shot down and parachuted out, they became Prisoners of War. When the British pilots parachuted out, they got another plane. They knew what mistake not to make a second time.
Is there a fighter jet that uses turbojet engine?
Most if not all fighter jets use turbojet engines as they are the most efficient. The either use just the turbojet engine or it is modified to have a afterburner which causes the flame that you sometimes see at the back of jet fighters. One famous example is the F-14A Tomcat which was used in the film Topgun.
What weapons did they use buring the bombing of pearl harbor?
VAL Dive Bombers, KATE Torpedo Bombers, and ZERO Fighters.
