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Military Aircraft
Military aircraft play a large part in warfare and defense. Ask questions about all military aircraft, from the WW1 era to the modern day 5th generation fighters.
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The Lockheed aircraft company made it, the Boeing aircraft company turned it into a gunship
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 much does it cost in fuel for a stealth bomber?
The fuel cost for a stealth bomber, such as the B-2 Spirit, can vary significantly based on operational factors like mission duration and flight profile. The B-2 has a fuel capacity of about 50,000 pounds, and its fuel consumption can average around 1,000 gallons per hour. With jet fuel prices fluctuating, the cost can range from several thousand to tens of thousands of dollars per mission. Exact figures depend on current fuel prices and specific mission requirements.
What type of fuel does the Spitfire use?
The Spitfire uses high octane leaded petrol (gasoline). -What the Royal Air Force calls Avgas 100/130.
Where was the largest gathering of flyable P-38s since World War 2?
2012 in Chino, California, had five flying together for a formation picture. It was the largest gathering of P-38's since the 1950's.
Specifications of mig 21 bison?
The MiG-21 Bison is an upgrade, designed for export. So far only India has purchased them. It is equipped with a new radar (Phazotron Kopyo) that confers the capability to track multiple targets and engage 2 of them at the same time.
How many Grumman F9F Panthers are flying today?
None. The U.S. Navy and Argentina retired them in 1958, and 1969. The Grumman F9F was the first jet manufactured by the U.S.
How long is the wingspan of the Zeppelin Airship?
Airships didn't have wings, -so no wingspan. They were cigar or cylindrical in shape and had gasbags inside the structure to make them rise. -'Airships' actually had a skeletal metal structure, they were 'rigid' and often called so. -Don't mistake things like the Goodyear blimp for an airship. Blimps are a ballooon with no metal skeleton except around the control ans engine area.
