What are the types of fuel systems in aircraft?
There are two Type of Systems as follows;
a. Gravity Method
b. Pressure Feed Method
How much does the spitfire plane weigh?
The Supermarine Spitfire, a British fighter aircraft used during World War II, has a weight that varies depending on the specific variant. Generally, its empty weight ranges from about 2,500 to 3,000 pounds (approximately 1,134 to 1,361 kilograms). The maximum takeoff weight can be up to around 3,500 pounds (1,588 kilograms) for some variants.
The F14 was designed as a 2 seat shipboard fighter to carry long range radar guided air to air missiles as the first line of defence for a naval task force.
The F16 was designed as a single seat light weight fighter carrying only short range infrared guided missiles for land based air forces.
They are not really comparable.
How fast could a Spitfire fly?
Early Spitfires could do about 320 mph, they were powered by Merlin engines which then were about 950 hp. The Merlin, and the Spitfire were in constant development throughout WW2 and by 1946, versions of the Spitfire were flying at over 460 mph with almost 2,200 hp from the Griffon engine (an improvement of the Merlin.)
Who invented the airplanes in ww1?
By WWI, airplanes had been around for more than a decade. Too late by far to "invent" them then.
There were several countries and manufacturers turning out planes that weren't absolutely horrible to fly.
What makes a stealth fighter jet stealth?
the stealth fighter has a classified mixture of a special kind of aircraft paint that the radar cant read.
Answer:
Stealth is "designed in". It relies upon the shaping of the airframe, (although stealth paint can help).
How many 500 lb bombs can a b52 deliver?
Late models of the B-52 could carry 120 of the 500 pound bombs.
What is the most lethal fighter jet?
The F22... although it hasn't killed anyone yet that we know of.
In terms of kills to losses ratio, the F-15 is by far the best, with over one hundred kills for no losses.
The most lethal jet fighter of ALL time was undoubtedly the F-4 Phantom ! -With it's use throughout Vietnam by the USAF, the US Navy, and the US Marines and in
various wars with the Israeli Air Force the Phantom quite possibly caused more destruction than any 2 other jet types ever.
How many bombs did the spitfire hold?
The Spitfire did not hold any bombs. It was a dedicated interceptor fighter.
What is the main feature of the F22 fighter jet?
The main feature of the F-22 would be it's stealth capability.
1992 Chevrolet 1500 v6 Speedometer 10 mph higher than Actual speed?
if you have changed tire size from the original that will throwit off,in which case the speedo gear can be changed or the computer can be recalibrated if so equipped.
Who invented the engine for the messerschmitt?
The engines for the Me262 were design development of Frank Whittle's design which were filed away in the patents office and available for anyone to study.
How many models of the Spitfire fighter aicraft are there?
There were at least 22 main models of the Spitfire and these had some variations. Including all variations (different engines, propellers, guns etc,) I would say there were in excess of 50 different models
Why do spitfires have targets on the wings?
The round 'target' is not a target it is the (red white and blue) mark/insignia of the Royal Air Force showing that the plane was a British fighting aircraft.
Fighter aircraft can stop on the shortened runway?
Fighter aircraft can stop on a short runway. On aircraft carriers, cables are used to stop them. Some fighters landing on short land runways use braking parachutes.
What training does it take to be a F-14 Tomcat pilot?
There are no more F-14's . However it takes immense training to be a pilot of a similar jet. You must be above average at math in general and preferably at mechanical engineering too. You must be super fit , have superb reflexes and "the killer instinct"