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Historical Snapshot F-4 Phantom II Fighter. Historical Snapshot. The McDonnell two-place, twinjet, all-weather F-4 Phantom II, with top speeds more than twice that of sound, was one of the most versatile fighters ever built. It served in the first line of more Western air forces than any other jet.
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Russia unveils its most advanced fighter jet with stunning aerobatic display during air show Watch Next. This is the breathtaking moment a Russian fighter jet shows off its full range of capabilities during a spectacular air show. A prototype of the Sukhoi T-50 stealth fighter performed some stunning aerobatics during the MAKS 2015 exhibition in Moscow. The next generation fighter jet has been billed by the Russians as peerless in terms of its maneuverability-and judging by this video, it's not difficult to see why.
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What was the best fighter plane during World War II? A legend in its own right, the Ilyushin-2 Shturmovik is the number one anti-tank aircraft in the world, having destroyed more enemy tanks than any other aircraft during the war. It also holds the record as the most produced aircraft, with over 36,000 units built during the war. It was heavily armored and is the fastest ground attack aircraft in its class. The Germans called it the Black Death, while Stalin was quoted The Red Army needs the Il-2 as it needs air and bread.
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- PURPOSE. Representing, arguably, the greatest breakthroughs in aircraft technology, the Harrier was the first VSTOL-capable (vertical/short takeoff and landing) jet in the Marine inventory, giving MAGTF commanders new flexibility on the battlefield.URPOSE. Representing, arguably, the greatest breakthroughs in aircraft technology, the Harrier was the first VSTOL-capable (vertical/short takeoff and landing) jet in the Marine inventory, giving MAGTF commanders new flexibility on the battlefield.
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10. Hawker Hurricane â 14,533 Units The Yakovlev Yak-3 was a World War II Soviet fighter aircraft. Robust and easy to maintain, it was much liked by pilots and ground crew alike. It was one of the smallest and lightest major combat fighters fielded by any combatant during the war, and its high power-to-weight ratio gave it excellent performance.
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- IAF will buy 14 Tejas squadrons, lowering costs. Indian fighter well-placed for global market for 3,500 light fighters. India’s own fighter, the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), is playing a growing role in protecting Indian airspace.
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Top 10 Fighter Aircraft Often we receive many questions which is the best fighter aircraft in the world. Which is the greatest modern fighter and why. Our Top 10 analysis is based on the combined score of stealthiness, armament, speed, range, maneuverability and technology.
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- World War II and the Jet Engine Allied Aircraft Without question, the British Gloster Meteor is the most famous Allied jet fighter, as it was the first to enter service in 1944.
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Fastest Jet Fighter: Lockheed Martinâs F-22 Raptor Mach 2 speeds. Nine g’ s. Add vertical acceleration, maneuverability, and stealth—and you’ve got the sauce that makes the F-22 Raptor the world’s fastest jet fighter. Col. Robert Novotny: They changed the entire way an air war is fought. It’s probably the most maneuverable plane I’ve ever fought against.
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- You need to refine it further, such as which fighter had the longest effective range, which was the best high altitude fighter, which fighter was the most durable damage resistant aircraft, which fighter was the fastest at all altitudes, which fighter had the best climb rate, which fighter had the most effective guns.
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- To this day, the Cessna 172/Skyhawk remains the most widely-circulated, most mass-produced light plane in history, with over 30,000 built, most still flying, throughout the globe. Despite Cessna's curtailment of production in 1986, the line was revived in 1992, and is going strong today.
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General Dynamics F-111 AARDVARK/PIG Ironically, the EF-111A, which normally flew without air-to-air weapons, is the only member of the F-111 “fighter” family to claim a kill. During Desert Storm, one of the Ravens was attacked by a Iraqi Mirage fighter.
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- The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a four-seat, single engine, high wing, fixed-wing aircraft made by the Cessna Aircraft Company. First flown in 1955, more Cessna 172s have been built than any other aircraft. Measured by its longevity and popularity, the Cessna 172 is the most successful aircraft in history.
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The F-35: Is the world's most expensive weapons program worth it? Once it's declared ready for combat, it will be the most expensive weapons system in world history. It will also be the most advanced in the sky. The F-35, also referred to as the Joint Strike Fighter, is touted as the most lethal and versatile aircraft of the modern era. It combines advanced stealth capabilities, radar-jamming abilities, supersonic speed, extreme agility and state-of-the-art sensor fusion technology.
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What Can You Use As a Substitution for File Powder in Gumbo? Okra or cornstarch can be substituted for file powder in gumbo. Both substitute as a thickening agent, but do not impart the same distinctive flavor as the file... Okra or cornstarch can be substituted for file powder in gumbo. Both substitute as a thickening agent, but do not impart the same distinctive flavor as the file powder. Most gumbo recipes use two types of thickeners: a roux and either file powder or okra. File powder is ground sassafras leaves and adds a distinctive root beer flavor to gumbo. If okra is used, it should be cooked for approximately 45 minutes to lose its slimy texture, while file powder should be added at the end of cooking. It is recommended that okra and file should not be used in the same batch of gumbo, as the gumbo may become too thick. Learn more about Substitutions
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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. Along with the Jeep and the Sherman, the B-17 Flying Fortress will remain one of the most recognizable American machines of World War II.
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Fast and furious â the worldâs fastest military aircraft The Su-27SK multi-role fighter is an export variant of the Su-27 (NATO reporting name: Flanker) fighter developed by Sukhoi Design Bureau. The aircraft offers a maximum speed of Mach 2.35. Serial production of the Su-27SK commenced at Komsomolsk-on-Amur and Irkutsk production plants in 1991.
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10. Hawker Hurricane â 14,533 Units Like a number of other Luftwaffe bombers, it was used successfully as a bomber, dive bomber, night fighter, torpedo bomber, reconnaissance aircraft, heavy fighter and even, during the closing stages of the conflict in Europe, as a flying bomb.
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Top 10 Fighter Aircraft It is based on the aircraft carriers can attack both air and surface targets. The Super Hornet is also in service with Australia as the main fighter aircraft. The F/A-18E/F is a larger and more capable derivative of the F/A-18C/D Hornet. The Super Hornet is fitted with new engines.
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China's New Fighter Jet Could Pose 'Terrifying' Challenge to U.S. Fleet The U.S. military's current top-of-the-line fighter is Lockheed Martin's F-22 Raptor, the world's only operational fifth generation fighter. In 2009, Congress capped production of F-22s at 18, relying on the cheaper F-35.
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- This innovation made the scouting aircraft a more effective fighter. However, probably the first true fighter (i.e. designed only to shoot down other aircraft) was the German Fokker E1 monoplane with synchronized forward firing machine guns (the guns did not fire when the propeller was in front of the muzzle).
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Fast and furious â the worldâs fastest military aircraft MiG-31E Fighter - Mach 2.83. The MiG-31E fighter is an export variant of the MiG-31 aircraft produced by Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG (RAC MiG). It has a maximum speed of Mach 2.83 and can intercept and destroy targets any altitude, day and night. The MiG-31 is in service with the air forces of Russia and Kazakhstan. It is the world's first serial production aircraft equipped with airborne phased array radar.
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Top 10 Best Aircraft Highly respected by Allied pilots, the Fw-190 was a superb fighter, fighter-bomber and anti-tank aircraft. Oberleutnant Otto Kittel scored most of his 267 kills in a Fw-190, forever immortalizing him as the fourth top scoring ace of the Luftwaffe.
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- Airforce: 1  The German fighters Bf 109 and FW 190 were the best fighters in the world several times. 2  The Me262 was the most powerful fighter who saw combat. 3  There are many revolutionary concepts but most didn't saw production or combat.  The Germans had the bomber with the biggest range and bomb load.
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- More than a century has passed since that fateful morning in Kitty Hawk, N.C., and since then, engineers have created planes that can fly higher and faster than Wilbur and Orville Wright likely ever imagined. Here are 10 of the fastest military airplanes. F-35 Lightning II Photo Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joely Santiago. Slide 2 of 23. F-35 Lightning II The F-35 Lightning II is the U.S. military's next-generation fighter jet, billed as the most advanced warplane of its type yet developed.