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Fighter Aircraft
Fighters are a type of military aircraft used for air-to-air combat. Ask questions in this category about types of fighters as well as their use in warfare.
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What is the fastest fighter jet in use by the US Air Force?
The fastest jet fighter the US ever had was the (air-to-air missile-launching) YF-12A, an interceptor prototype of interceptor aircraft which the United State Air Force evaluated as a development of the highly-secret Lockheed A-12 that also spawned the now famous (retired) SR-71 Blackbird.
The current champion is the F-15C, which has a slightly faster top speed than the newer F-22. However, top speed is generally of minor use in modern jet combat.
What are the Spitfire's body parts called?
Any aircraft's body parts are called the Fuselage,(main body) the wings and the tail section.
What happens to a Harrier when it travels faster than the speed of sound?
There are different variations of Harriers in service, the fastest has a top speed of 735mph(.96mach) slower than the speed of sound.
How do you say fighter jet in Spanish?
El caza. Avión de combate. "cazar" is the verb for "to hunt" or "to prey".
How long did the Spitfire serve in the RAF?
Spitfires were operational in the RAF for over 12 years. From 1938 to 1951
What is the fastest fighter jet recorded in mph?
The speed of fighter jets is never recorded in MPH. -We use that figure here just for the convenience of people who don't understand Mach numbers or knots.
The Air Force admits to 1,500 mph, -personally I think it may be faster than that.
Most dominant fighter jet of all time?
If you meant by technology,then it would be either the F-22 Raptor,F-35 Lightning II, or the new Russian PAK FA,but if you meant by service record,then it would be F-15 Eagle,having scored 104 air-to-air kills for no losses
How many F18 fighter jets does the US have?
As of 2023, the United States has approximately 1,000 F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet fighter jets in its inventory. These aircraft are primarily used by the Navy and Marine Corps for various roles, including air superiority, strike missions, and reconnaissance. The exact number may vary due to ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and procurement processes.
What is the weight of an F-15 fighter?
The weight of an F-15 fighter jet varies depending on the specific model. For example, the F-15C typically has a maximum takeoff weight of around 68,000 pounds (30,000 kg), while the F-15E Strike Eagle has a maximum takeoff weight of approximately 81,000 pounds (36,800 kg). The jet's weight can also vary based on its armament and fuel load.
