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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 did Scott Kelley achieve in his career?
Scott Kelly is a former US navy captain and former US astronaut. His achievements include flying the first F-14 jet fighter and flying on the US Space Shuttle.
No. The bullet will actually travel much slower due to wind resistance.
How many bombs can an A10 carry?
It can carry a variety of bombs or missiles on it's pylons. A fairly normal load would be an ALQ jamming pod, 2 Sidewinders, 2 Maverick missiles and up to 8 500 pound bombs. The weapons mix can be changed to many configurations.
What is the coldest temperature a fighter jet is allowed to operate or take-off in?
At higher elevation, and colder temperatures, airplanes require more runway to lift off the ground. It's the contrary for warm temperatures.
What engine powered the p-51 mustang?
It started with the same Allison inline engine that powered the P-40, but moved to the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine with two stage turbo-charger(powered the Lancaster, Spitfire, and Hurricane). Also a Packard Merlin.
There are many different systems - - In many aircraft dating right back to late model Seafires (Navy version of Spitfire) the canopy (or 'hood' in British usage) could be jettisoned simply by pulling a lever which detached 2 locking pins and the front of the canopy would pop up and separate from the aircraft. This system still existed in the jets of the Korean and Vietnam war period. - A few aircraft by then had a system where explosive 'det cord' or 2 explosive bolts could jettison the canopy when a handle was pulled. Some others had a 'det cord' built into the top of the canopy which blew it apart milliseconds before the seat rockets engaged. - Some Martin-Baker ejection seats in British jets of the 60's and 70's had a top that was designed to both punch through the canopy and protect the pilots face and chest. Most fighter aircraft since, up to the F-16 still have a separate canopy jettison handle (usually where the pilot's left hand naturally rests ) that must be pulled before ejection.
How many Spitfires survived the war?
Well over 8,000 Spitfires survived the war. The RAF kept 2-300 and gave many to Commonwealth Air Forces in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, and Rhodesia. - Sadly, thousands were scrapped, as happened to many warplanes when war was done.
What is the no 1 fighter plane in the world?
It is merely opinions and preferences.
Some people think that the F-35 is the best.
Some people think that the MIG-29 is the best.
Others still think that the A-10 was the best ever military jet ever.
How much fuel goes a f-14 use?
An F-14 can go through 2,000 gallons of jet fuel in 15 minutes when in full afterburner.
What country had the first fighter aircraft?
It depends on what your definition of a fighter plane is. Many consider the French Morane-Saulnier to be the first, but the German Eindekker and the B ritish FB-5 were around at the same time. By late 1915 the French, Germans and British all had dedicated fighters.
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When the F-14 came into service (1974) the technology for a pilot to fly, navigate and fire the air arms had not been invented so the Co-Pilot was the navigator and also kept an eye on fuel and things like that
Why are fighter jet planes flying so low just above our house and is it safe and legal?
Low flying of jet planes is not permitted over domestic areas. The sound waves are likely to cause damage to loose glass panes besides injurious to cardiac patients. If it crosses sound barrier, the sonic waves will cause severe vibrations and also effects cardiac function.
How many seats did the Spitfire fighter plane have?
The Supermarine Spitfire was a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries throughout the Second World War.
There were a few Spitfires that were built with two seats and a handful that had a second seat added after manufacture.
What was the fighter plane proved superior to the Messerschmitt 109?
The Spitfire proved superior as a smaller number of Spitfires defeated the Luftwaffe fighter forces in Battle of Britain.
How fast is the F-22 jet fighter?
The F-22 hits mach 1.7 in supercruise and Mach 2.0+ with afterburners.
The United States' top fighter jet, the Lockheed Martin F-22, has recently required more than 30 hours of maintenance for every hour in the skies, pushing its hourly cost of flying to more than $44,000, a far higher figure than for the warplane it replaces, confidential Pentagon test results show.
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While the true top-speed of the F-22 is classified and secret, it can go "faster than" Mach 2.25 (2390 km/h 1485 mph) with afterburners. What's more important is that it can super-cruise at Mach 1.82 (1932 km/h 1043mph).
Super-cruising is more important because it enables you to go very fast without using afterburners (Which consumes an insane amounts of fuel for a relatively short velocity "boost"). Also, top speed is not very important because modern jets never operate at full speed- especially in combat. It's all about fast+high altitude cruising and good acceleration, both of which the F-22 "Raptor" is a master of.
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Can a F-4 phantom fighter jet withstand high forced winds?
The F-4 underwent wind-tunnel testing, and showed instability at certain angles. To fix this, they increased the wing axis degree. The plane can withstand high force winds if it can fly Mach 1.97
