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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.
901 Questions
How many sensors does fire Scout have?
The Fire Scout is having 5 of the sensors.
By the latest reports the Fire Scout is going to be grounded because of its over crashes and old modifications.
What if Napoleon had a B-52 at the Battle of Waterloo?
He could have won a lot easier. And this would happen
- Defeats Britain and Russia in 1816
- In 1842 he dies suceeded by his son (who lives until 1921)
- His son's son takes his place at 25, defeat's the Nazi's and the Soviet's
- Defeats North Korea and Vietnam
- Makes a deal with America
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Nothing...as he would not have had the jet fuel to fly it, the runway to get it airborne, the flight crew to work the controls, the ground crew to load the bombs that they didn't have anyway, and so on.
If he had it parked on the battlefield somewhere, maybe the best he could hope for would be to have a version of the B-52 with the tail machine guns (I think they'd be twin .50 cal?), enough bullets, and the plane pointed in the right direction (backwards). This gun and the shock of seeing that BUFF (B-52 nickname - Big Ugly Fat Fu...Fellow) in all its silver glory (unless it had the green or the grey scheme) would have either turned the tide of battle, or gotten him burned as a witch.
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It would depend on which one of them it was - the bassist, for example, was awesome!
What is the maximum roller load for a C17?
The maximum roller load for a C-17 Globemaster III is typically around 26,000 pounds (11,793 kilograms) per wheel. This load capacity allows the aircraft to transport heavy cargo, including military vehicles and equipment. It's important to consider weight distribution and overall aircraft limits when loading to ensure safety and performance.
Who built the Messerschmitt 262?
The Me 262 was built by Messerschmitt AG in Augsburg, south Germany.
Why only officers can fly military planes?
Military planes can only be flied by the military officers because the officers are well-trained and highly qualified to fly the military aircrafts. The officers are trained in high altitudes and in many different regions which helps them in flying the aircraft in bad whether or whatever the condition is.
There are total of 744 numbers f B-52 built and only 85 are active and 9 are reserved currently.
How many miles per hour can a fighter plane fly?
There are MANY different fighter planes so a definitive answer is impossible. Most modern fighters fly between 1,200 and 1,600 mph.
What was the fastest piston-engine fighter of World War 2?
The Dornier Do-335 Arrow was probably the fastest, although it did not see service in large numbers before the war ended.
For how much can a used MiG 31 foxhound be bought for?
When manufacturing, the cost can range from $57 million to 60 Million. It depends on what condition it is in when buying (ex. Used, new, out of commission)
What is the USFs new b2 bomber replacement?
Currently there is no replacement for the B-2 stealth bomber. Nor does there seem to be any great need for it. The B-2 was designed during the Cold War purely for the purpose of flying undetected through Soviet radar and air defenses during a nuclear war. When the Cold War 'ended' in 1992 and tensions eased between the US and USSR there seemed to be little need for such an expensive and specialized weapons system. Currently the US Air Force relies on its inventory of the B-2 Stealth Bombers, the B-1 Supersonic Bombers, and its fleet of aging B-52 bombers. At this time there is little more than speculation about what the next generation bomber might be. Originally it was intended that an interim bomber might be in the works, ready for service in or about 2018. This would have been the B-3. But this seems to have died because of budget cuts. Regardless, the '2018 Bomber' may not have been an actual replacement for any of the three long range intercontinental bombers mentioned above, and may have been an intermediate range bomber. Another possibility is what is sometimes referred to as the '2037 Bomber', described by Wikipedia as "a stealthy, supersonic, long-range, heavy-payload, possibly unmanned aircraft to potentially replace the B-52 Stratofortress, which is scheduled to be retired in 2040". However, what form this '2037 Bomber' will take is pure speculation.
What is the aircraft crash rate on an aircraft carrier?
The crash rate of aircraft landing on an aircraft carrier is 2.15 for every 100,000 touchdowns. The arrestor hook malfunctions or does not catch a cable on approximately 10% of landings.
When did the army first use an airplane?
The Wright Brothers first flew their powered airplane in 1903. They demonstrated it for the Army and eventually the Army ordered some. This became known as the Model 1911 Wright flyer.
During test trials, Orville Wright took Lt. Thomas E. Selfridge up for a flight on Sept 17, 1909 and he crashed. Orville was trapped in his seat and badly injured. Lt. Selfridge the first person to die in an airplane crash.
How fast is a f-18 super hornet?
A F-18 super hornet has a maximum speed of Mach 1.8 (1,190 mph, 1,900 km/h) at 40,000 ft (12,190 m)
