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Speaking of fighters in their basic role, there are 2. Interception and escort. A single seat fighter would be superior in both scenarios because the space occupied by the second seater, plus the life support systems double the weight which can be put to fuel, countermeasures or weapons, and the extra weight and space will affect handling in air to air combat. When the role is ground attack, 2 seat versions can be an advantage, such as SAM suppression mission, bombing and other types of strikes. All of the above applies to modern aircraft.

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Speaking of fighters in their basic role, there are 2. Interception and escort. A single seat fighter would be superior in both scenarios because the space occupied by the second seater, plus the life support systems double the weight which can be put to fuel, countermeasures or weapons, and the extra weight and space will affect handling in air to air combat. When the role is ground attack, 2 seat versions can be an advantage, such as SAM suppression mission, bombing and other types of strikes. All of the above applies to modern aircraft.

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In addition to Vivian jeet Singh Sudan's answer, most tactical aircraft also have training versions, which are indeed two-seaters with dual flight controls with the instructor sitting in the back. The two-seat Eurofighters, Rafales, versions B & D of the Eagle and Fighting Falcon, anything from MiG or Sukhoi with a -UB suffix, etc. are all examples of this. That's not to say that they can't be operated in a pilot + weapons officer configuration (or single-pilot for that matter) and they normally retain full combat capability, but they're primarily intended for initial training, checkrides, and the like. Share
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The primary reason any fighter aircraft would be designed for two crew members is work load. As avionics, sensors and weapon systems advance they become easier for a single pilot to operate, which is why far fewer fighter aircraft have two crew members now than in the past. Share
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Two-pilot versions of almost all military planes exist (including the SR-71 until its retirement). They are for training pilots to fly them. Share
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Others have already provided many details on the uses for two-seat fighters, US names and practices, etc.

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Speaking of fighters in their basic role, there are 2. Interception and escort. A single seat fighter would be superior in both scenarios because the space occupied by the second seater, plus the life support systems double the weight which can be put to fuel, countermeasures or weapons, and the extra weight and space will affect handling in air to air combat. When the role is ground attack, 2 seat versions can be an advantage, such as SAM suppression mission, bombing and other types of strikes. All of the above applies to modern aircraft. Previously, say the 1970s and before, 2 seat fighters were sometimes necessary due to the technology available at that time. The F-4 and F-14 for example, the 2nd seater operated the radar because the pilot really couldn't keep his head in the cockpit when engaging multiple enemy contacts or when the fight was close in. Head up displays weren't available so the aircraft systems available to the pilot by necessity was kept limited in order to limit pilot overload. Share
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All fighter aircraft have one pilot, though some have two crew members. The backseat crew member is not a pilot, but often either a Radar Intercept Officer (US Navy), Navigator / Weapon Systems Officer (USAF, IDF), or Flight instructor.

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 Previously, say the 1970s and before, 2 seat fighters were sometimes necessary due to the technology available at that time. The F-4 and F-14 for example, the 2nd seater operated the radar because the pilot really couldn't keep his head in the cockpit when engaging multiple enemy contacts or when the fight was close in. Head up displays weren't available so the aircraft systems available to the pilot by necessity was kept limited in order to limit pilot overload. Share
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All fighter aircraft have one pilot, though some have two crew members. The backseat crew member is not a pilot, but often either a Radar Intercept Officer (US Navy), Navigator / Weapon Systems Officer (USAF, IDF), or Flight instructor. Though not fighter aircraft, I believe that the SR-71 backseat crewmember operated the reconnaissance equipment as the single crewmember on the U2 was often overloaded with keeping the thing in the coffin corner and operating the reconnaissance equipment. Jan and Habu mention in the comments that the SR-71 backseat crew member was also the navigator and operated the ECM equipment. Additional comments mention that the B-1B consists of four crew members: two pilots, an OSO (offensive systems operator), and a DSO (defensive systems operator). The B2 has two crew members, both pilots, and while one is flying the other can rest, navigate, or operate the weapons system.

Previously, say the 1970s and before, 2 seat fighters were sometimes necessary due to the technology available at that time. The F-4 and F-14 for example, the 2nd seater operated the radar because the pilot really couldn't keep his head in the cockpit when engaging multiple enemy contacts or when the fight was close in. Head up displays weren't available so the aircraft systems available to the pilot by necessity was kept limited in order to limit pilot overload. Share
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All fighter aircraft have one pilot, though some have two crew members. The backseat crew member is not a pilot, but often either a Radar Intercept Officer (US Navy), Navigator / Weapon Systems Officer (USAF, IDF), or Flight instructor. Though not fighter aircraft, I believe that the SR-71 backseat crewmember operated the reconnaissance equipment as the single crewmember on the U2 was often overloaded with keeping the thing in the coffin corner and operating the reconnaissance equipment. Jan and Habu mention in the comments that the SR-71 backseat crew member was also the navigator and operated the ECM equipment. Additional comments mention that the B-1B consists of four crew members: two pilots, an OSO (offensive systems operator), and a DSO (defensive systems operator). The B2 has two crew members, both pilots, and while one is flying the other can rest, navigate, or operate the weapons system.

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 right in front of him and/or at his fingertips. The primary fighter and attack jets of the third and fourth generation to utilize a 2-man crew include the F-4 Phantom, F-111 Aardvark, A-6 Intruder, the F-14 Tomcat, and the B and D variants of the F-15 Eagle, F-16 Falcon and F-18 Hornet. Notice by the development of the F-15 through F-18 that designers and US top brass were already considering single-seaters to be sufficient; the development and integration of the aforementioned systems into U.S. fourth-generation fighters had successfully made the workload presented by the plane more manageable by one person, thus the backseater (who required expensive flight training just like the pilot) could be moved to a second plane as pilot instead of riding along in the first, and the B/D variants of the Eagle, Falcon and Hornet were primarily used as trainers. However, all these designs were laid out in both one and two-seat variants just in case; the next fighters developed domestically for the USAF, the F-22 and F-23, were single-seat only (at least one two-seat F-22B was built, whether as a trainer or preproduction evaluation model, but the USAF never seriously considered a two-seater). The F-35 was never even proposed as a two-seater, primarily because every cubic inch of the design is spoken for especially in the STOVL-capable B variant. The remaining two-seat fighters in the U.S. arsenal are the F-15E strike fighter (the backseater having the unique title of "Weapons Systems Officer" or "Wizzo" and being responsible for the fairly complex radar and targeting systems aboard) and variants of the F/A-18 including the F-variant "Super Hornet" and G-variant "Growler" EW fighter. In all these cases the GIB usually manages the advanced radar, targeting and jamming systems of these craft, as well as assisting in dogfighting by providing a second set of eyes especially behind the aircraft. The EA-6B Prowler, an older EW aircraft replaced just this year with the EA-18G Growler, had a crew of four;

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 the next fighters developed domestically for the USAF, the F-22 and F-23, were single-seat only (at least one two-seat F-22B was built, whether as a trainer or preproduction evaluation model, but the USAF never seriously considered a two-seater). The F-35 was never even proposed as a two-seater, primarily because every cubic inch of the design is spoken for especially in the STOVL-capable B variant. The remaining two-seat fighters in the U.S. arsenal are the F-15E strike fighter (the backseater having the unique title of "Weapons Systems Officer" or "Wizzo" and being responsible for the fairly complex radar and targeting systems aboard) and variants of the F/A-18 including the F-variant "Super Hornet" and G-variant "Growler" EW fighter. In all these cases the GIB usually manages the advanced radar, targeting and jamming systems of these craft, as well as assisting in dogfighting by providing a second set of eyes especially behind the aircraft. The EA-6B Prowler, an older EW aircraft replaced just this year with the EA-18G Growler, had a crew of four; one pilot and three countermeasures officers. Share
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In addition to Vivian jeet Singh Sudan's answer, most tactical aircraft also have training versions, which are indeed two-seaters with dual flight controls with the instructor sitting in the back. The two-seat Eurofighters, Rafales, versions B & D of the Eagle and Fighting Falcon, anything from MiG or Sukhoi with a -UB suffix, etc. are all examples of this. That's not to say that they can't be operated in a pilot + weapons officer configuration (or single-pilot for that matter) and they normally retain full combat capability, but they're primarily intended for initial training, checkrides, and the like.

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 Though not fighter aircraft, I believe that the SR-71 backseat crewmember operated the reconnaissance equipment as the single crewmember on the U2 was often overloaded with keeping the thing in the coffin corner and operating the reconnaissance equipment. Jan and Habu mention in the comments that the SR-71 backseat crew member was also the navigator and operated the ECM equipment. Additional comments mention that the B-1B consists of four crew members: two pilots, an OSO (offensive systems operator), and a DSO (defensive systems operator). The B2 has two crew members, both pilots, and while one is flying the other can rest, navigate, or operate the weapons system. Thanks to Jan, Habu, and Joel for comments and clarifications! Share
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It's primarily a question of pilot workload and military policy at design time. You'll notice that the primary two-seat fighters and attack planes in the U.S. armed forces (designation F or A) were designed in the late Korean through Vietnam eras, representing the third and early fourth generation of fighter design. This was a critical period of transition from the fighter philosophy of the World Wars and Korea, primarily day fighters engaging in visual-range combat with guns, to modern air combat involving all-weather precision engagements beginning BVR through use of radar, missiles and targeting computers. As these systems were added to fighter cockpits in the early "century series", developing what would eventually be known as the "multirole fighter", pilot workload grew dramatically compared to the relatively simple layouts and weapons systems of propeller and early jet dogfighters.

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Others have already provided many details on the uses for two-seat fighters, US names and practices, etc. but note that for the Rafale specifically, the two-seat variant is not merely a training version. In fact, some users, including the French Air Force, have more two-seat than single-seat planes. The person seating in the second seat is often a “navigator” who assists the pilot and operates the weapon systems but I think that their controls are exactly the same so that the plane could be piloted from the back seat. Note that the Rafale was not designed as a fighter but as “multirole” aircraft, doing everything including reconnaissance, ground attack,

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Others have already provided many details on the uses for two-seat fighters, US names and practices, etc. but note that for the Rafale specifically, the two-seat variant is not merely a training version. In fact, some users, including the French Air Force, have more two-seat than single-seat planes. The person seating in the second seat is often a “navigator” who assists the pilot and operates the weapon systems but I think that their controls are exactly the same so that the plane could be piloted from the back seat. Note that the Rafale was not designed as a fighter but as “multirole” aircraft, doing everything including reconnaissance, ground attack,

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 As a result, these systems, intended to increase pilot situational awareness, ended up doing the exact opposite, forcing the pilot to keep his head "in the cockpit" reading gauges and displays, with his situational awareness of what was going on outside the plane somewhere around his ankles. With the problem identified but insufficient technology to take critical "heads-down" tasks like navigation away from the pilot, designers initially addressed it by adding a second crewman, whose job it would be to handle tasks not directly associated with the primary operation of the plane, such as navigation, managing the radar, keeping an extra pair of eyes on the sky around them, handling radio communications, etc. This guy is officially known in most situations as the Radar Intercept Officer or RIO, or informally as the GIB (Guy In Back). It would take a few more technological developments, like the inertial navigation system, heads-up display, HOTAS control layouts, the integrated fire control computer, and advanced C4I capability like AWACS/JSTARS, before the workload inherent in the average fighter sortie could reasonably be handled by one crewman. AWACS can guide and advise pilots much like civilian ATC, the inertial navigation system allows pilots to simply point their plane in the indicated direction as opposed to monitoring nav beacons to figure out exactly where they were, and the HUD and HOTAS got the pilot's head out of the cockpit by placing the information and controls he needs to fly the jet effectively in combat where they're supposed to be; right in front of him and/or at his fingertips. The primary fighter and attack jets of the third and fourth generation to utilize a 2-man crew include the F-4 Phantom, F-111 Aardvark, A-6 Intruder, the F-14 Tomcat, and the B and D variants of the F-15 Eagle, F-16 Falcon and F-18 Hornet. Notice by the development of the F-15 through F-18 that designers and US top brass were already considering single-seaters to be sufficient; the development and integration of the aforementioned systems into U.S. fourth-generation fighters had successfully made the workload presented by the plane more manageable by one person, thus the backseater (who required expensive flight training just like the pilot) could be moved to a second plane as pilot instead of riding along in the first, and the B/D variants of the Eagle, Falcon and Hornet were primarily used as trainers. However, all these designs were laid out in both one and two-seat variants just in case;

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It's primarily a question of pilot workload and military policy at design time. You'll notice that the primary two-seat fighters and attack planes in the U.S. armed forces (designation F or A) were designed in the late Korean through Vietnam eras, representing the third and early fourth generation of fighter design. This was a critical period of transition from the fighter philosophy of the World Wars and Korea, primarily day fighters engaging in visual-range combat with guns, to modern air combat involving all-weather precision engagements beginning BVR through use of radar, missiles and targeting computers. As these systems were added to fighter cockpits in the early "century series", developing what would eventually be known as the "multirole fighter", pilot workload grew dramatically compared to the relatively simple layouts and weapons systems of propeller and early jet dogfighters. As a result, these systems, intended to increase pilot situational awareness, ended up doing the exact opposite, forcing the pilot to keep his head "in the cockpit" reading gauges and displays, with his situational awareness of what was going on outside the plane somewhere around his ankles. With the problem identified but insufficient technology to take critical "heads-down" tasks like navigation away from the pilot, designers initially addressed it by adding a second crewman, whose job it would be to handle tasks not directly associated with the primary operation of the plane, such as navigation, managing the radar, keeping an extra pair of eyes on the sky around them, handling radio communications, etc. This guy is officially known in most situations as the Radar Intercept Officer or RIO, or informally as the GIB (Guy In Back). It would take a few more technological developments, like the inertial navigation system, heads-up display, HOTAS control layouts, the integrated fire control computer, and advanced C4I capability like AWACS/JSTARS, before the workload inherent in the average fighter sortie could reasonably be handled by one crewman. AWACS can guide and advise pilots much like civilian ATC, the inertial navigation system allows pilots to simply point their plane in the indicated direction as opposed to monitoring nav beacons to figure out exactly where they were, and the HUD and HOTAS got the pilot's head out of the cockpit by placing the information and controls he needs to fly the jet effectively in combat where they're supposed to be;

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What is the airbone thechnology use in fighter jets? The airborne technology that is used in the fighter jets is the
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One of the many certification rule changes between small and large aircraft is a requirement for at least two pilots in the large transport category airplane. It's easy to understand why two pilots would be required in a transport airplane, given the greater complexity and generally higher performance. By their very nature transport airplanes are designed to carry larger numbers of people, or a greater amount of cargo, so there is a greater risk to a larger group, and certification theory has always demanded a higher standard as risk increases. Society, through the FAA, grants us wide latitude to take chances with our own lives, or with those of a few friends or family members, but that all changes when passenger capacity increases. Nobody wants to operate really large airplanes - including larger business jets - with a single pilot, but light business jets are a different issue. For many people a single pilot in a light business jet is enough. It is understandable why some owners would want to fly their business jets without a copilot. The convenience of taking off when you want, staying as long as you want, and all other aspects of operating your own airplane are at least a little more complicated when you need two pilots. Single-pilot operation is all about flexibility and convenience. There is some cost to be saved by not hiring a copilot, but that's not a big issue.

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 Most military ground-attack and interceptor aircraft have two-seat trainer versions. These are combat capable operational conversion aircraft types to provide on the job training to pilots who have graduated to this level, and are usually available with little conversion in times of emergency to a reconnaissance or combat role. Most operational conversion aircraft retain the full functionality of the operational version with slight degradations to performance due to increased weight and drag, and possibly reduced range due to a reduced internal fuel load. In some two-seat fighter aircraft such as the Tornado, the operational conversion unit (OCU) aircraft can be created by duplicating flight controls in the rear cockpit. In a normally single-seat aircraft, a second cockpit can be built behind the original cockpit (e.g. the TA-4S variant of the A-4SU Super Skyhawk) or the cockpit can be extended to place the instructor in a second seat behind the pilot. Once they are qualified to fly a specific type of aircraft, pilots will continue with regular training exercises to maintain qualifications on that aircraft and to improve their skills, for example the USAF's Red Flag exercises. Deployments of small flights of aircraft together with support staff and equipment to exercises conducted by other nations can be used to develop fighting skills and interservice and inter unit competitions in bombing and gunnery between units can also be used to develop those skills. The two-seat aircraft may itself become the basis of an operational aircraft, the second seat being used to create a weapons officer or navigators station in aircraft with originally only a pilot, for example the F-15E Strike Eagle is a development of the F-15D which is a two-seat training version of the F-15 Eagle . In some air forces that have a mix of high- and low-performance aircraft, pilots can be first be assigned to aircraft with a lower level of performance before moving on to the most demanding aircraft. For example, in the Italian Air Force a pilot may begin his service career on the AMX attack aircraft, and as their experience grows, progress to more capable aircraft such as the Tornado IDS.

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Combat use of trainers
The future
Historical
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Tandem and side by side
Phases
Ab initio
Basic training
Advanced training
Lead-in fighter training
Operational conversion
Multi-engine trainers
Navigation trainers
Aerobatic display teams
Combat use of trainers
The future
Historical
References
 The aim of programmable displays is to speed pilot training by replicating as far as possible the systems a pilot will find in an operational aircraft. Lead-in fighter training
Lead-in fighter training (LIFT) utilises advanced jet trainer aircraft with avionics and stores-management capability that emulate operational fighter planes, to provide efficient training in combat scenarios with reduced training costs compared to moving straight to operational conversion. The on-board avionics system may be linked to ground-based systems, and together they can simulate situations such as infrared or radar guided missile, interceptors, air-to-air and surface-to-air missiles, anti-aircraft batteries, radars, chaff and flare countermeasures and collision warnings, in low or dense electronic warfare environments. Systems may also be able to re-enact true-to-life combat situations. Operational conversion
Douglas TA-4F, a two-seat combat-capable training version of the single seat A-4 Skyhawk. Most military ground-attack and interceptor aircraft have two-seat trainer versions. These are combat capable operational conversion aircraft types to provide on the job training to pilots who have graduated to this level, and are usually available with little conversion in times of emergency to a reconnaissance or combat role. Most operational conversion aircraft retain the full functionality of the operational version with slight degradations to performance due to increased weight and drag, and possibly reduced range due to a reduced internal fuel load. In some two-seat fighter aircraft such as the Tornado, the operational conversion unit (OCU) aircraft can be created by duplicating flight controls in the rear cockpit. In a normally single-seat aircraft, a second cockpit can be built behind the original cockpit (e.g. the TA-4S variant of the A-4SU Super Skyhawk) or the cockpit can be extended to place the instructor in a second seat behind the pilot.

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 In the United States, both axles are typically powered and equalized; in the European Union, one axle is typically unpowered, and can often be adjusted to load, and even raised off the ground, turning a tandem into a single- axle. Aviation
Instructor and student pilots in a McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk aircraft
The two seating configurations for trainer, night and all-weather interceptor or attack aircraft are pilot and instructor side by side or in tandem. Usually, the pilot is in front and the instructor behind. In attack helicopters, sometimes the pilot sits in back with the weapons operator in front for better view to aim weapons, as the Bell AH-1 Cobra was a tandem cockpit redesign which produced a much slimmer profile than the Bell UH-1 Iroquois on which it was based. Attack aircraft and all-weather interceptors often use a second crew member to operate avionics such as radar, or as a second pilot. Bombers such as the Convair B-58 Hustler seated three crew members in tandem. A common engineering adaptation is to lengthen the cockpit or fuselage to create a trainer with tandem seating from a single-seater aircraft. Side-by-side seating
Tandem seat Gloster Meteor and side-by-side seat Hawker Hunter (trainer)
An alternative configuration is side-by-side seating, which is common in civil aircraft of all sizes, trainers and large military aircraft, but less so in high performance jets and gliders where drag reduction is paramount. The Boeing B-47 Stratojet and Boeing XB-52 bombers used fighter-style tandem seating, but the final B-52 bomber series used a conventional side-by-side cockpit.

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In the United States, both axles are typically powered and equalized; in the European Union, one axle is typically unpowered, and can often be adjusted to load, and even raised off the ground, turning a tandem into a single- axle. Aviation
Instructor and student pilots in a McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk aircraft
The two seating configurations for trainer, night and all-weather interceptor or attack aircraft are pilot and instructor side by side or in tandem. Usually, the pilot is in front and the instructor behind. In attack helicopters, sometimes the pilot sits in back with the weapons operator in front for better view to aim weapons, as the Bell AH-1 Cobra was a tandem cockpit redesign which produced a much slimmer profile than the Bell UH-1 Iroquois on which it was based. Attack aircraft and all-weather interceptors often use a second crew member to operate avionics such as radar, or as a second pilot. Bombers such as the Convair B-58 Hustler seated three crew members in tandem. A common engineering adaptation is to lengthen the cockpit or fuselage to create a trainer with tandem seating from a single-seater aircraft. Side-by-side seating
Tandem seat Gloster Meteor and side-by-side seat Hawker Hunter (trainer)
An alternative configuration is side-by-side seating, which is common in civil aircraft of all sizes, trainers and large military aircraft, but less so in high performance jets and gliders where drag reduction is paramount. The Boeing B-47 Stratojet and Boeing XB-52 bombers used fighter-style tandem seating, but the final B-52 bomber series used a conventional side-by-side cockpit.

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 air superiority fighters and multi-role fighters. Air superiority fighters are “pure” fighters, meant only to fight other planes. One shining example is the original F-15A Eagle, whose designers were so opposed to a ground-attack role for the plane that their motto was, “Not a pound for air-to-ground.” Two Types of Fighters
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The other, recently more popular type of fighter is the multi-role fighter, like the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet or the F-15EX Advanced Eagle, which are capable of performing both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, often in the same sortie. U.S. Air Force F-35A.
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Multi-role fighter jets grew more popular than air superiority fighters after the end of the Cold War, when declining defense budgets worldwide meant it made more sense to buy a single plane capable of performing multiple roles than a fighter that could only do one thing well. The Air Force already has two multi-role fighters: the F-35A and F-15EX. The introduction of China’s Chengdu J-20 and Russia's Sukhoi Su-57 “Felon” fifth-generation fighters is a strong argument in favor of a new air superiority fighter. This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

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air superiority fighters and multi-role fighters. Air superiority fighters are “pure” fighters, meant only to fight other planes. One shining example is the original F-15A Eagle, whose designers were so opposed to a ground-attack role for the plane that their motto was, “Not a pound for air-to-ground.” Two Types of Fighters
Why the F-15 Is Such a Badass Plane
Why the F/A-18 Hornet Is Such a Badass Plane
The other, recently more popular type of fighter is the multi-role fighter, like the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet or the F-15EX Advanced Eagle, which are capable of performing both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, often in the same sortie. U.S. Air Force F-35A.
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Multi-role fighter jets grew more popular than air superiority fighters after the end of the Cold War, when declining defense budgets worldwide meant it made more sense to buy a single plane capable of performing multiple roles than a fighter that could only do one thing well. The Air Force already has two multi-role fighters: the F-35A and F-15EX. The introduction of China’s Chengdu J-20 and Russia's Sukhoi Su-57 “Felon” fifth-generation fighters is a strong argument in favor of a new air superiority fighter. This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

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Trainer aircraft
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Tandem and side by side
Phases
Ab initio
Basic training
Advanced training
Lead-in fighter training
Operational conversion
Multi-engine trainers
Navigation trainers
Aerobatic display teams
Combat use of trainers
The future
Historical
References
 Once they are qualified to fly a specific type of aircraft, pilots will continue with regular training exercises to maintain qualifications on that aircraft and to improve their skills, for example the USAF's Red Flag exercises. Deployments of small flights of aircraft together with support staff and equipment to exercises conducted by other nations can be used to develop fighting skills and interservice and inter unit competitions in bombing and gunnery between units can also be used to develop those skills. The two-seat aircraft may itself become the basis of an operational aircraft, the second seat being used to create a weapons officer or navigators station in aircraft with originally only a pilot, for example the F-15E Strike Eagle is a development of the F-15D which is a two-seat training version of the F-15 Eagle . In some air forces that have a mix of high- and low-performance aircraft, pilots can be first be assigned to aircraft with a lower level of performance before moving on to the most demanding aircraft. For example, in the Italian Air Force a pilot may begin his service career on the AMX attack aircraft, and as their experience grows, progress to more capable aircraft such as the Tornado IDS. Other air forces, such as Canada, do not do this, and assign first-tour pilots to aircraft such as the CF-18 Hornet . Multi-engine trainers
US Navy T-44A Pegasus trainer, used for multi-engined pilot training
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Once they are qualified to fly a specific type of aircraft, pilots will continue with regular training exercises to maintain qualifications on that aircraft and to improve their skills, for example the USAF's Red Flag exercises. Deployments of small flights of aircraft together with support staff and equipment to exercises conducted by other nations can be used to develop fighting skills and interservice and inter unit competitions in bombing and gunnery between units can also be used to develop those skills. The two-seat aircraft may itself become the basis of an operational aircraft, the second seat being used to create a weapons officer or navigators station in aircraft with originally only a pilot, for example the F-15E Strike Eagle is a development of the F-15D which is a two-seat training version of the F-15 Eagle . In some air forces that have a mix of high- and low-performance aircraft, pilots can be first be assigned to aircraft with a lower level of performance before moving on to the most demanding aircraft. For example, in the Italian Air Force a pilot may begin his service career on the AMX attack aircraft, and as their experience grows, progress to more capable aircraft such as the Tornado IDS. Other air forces, such as Canada, do not do this, and assign first-tour pilots to aircraft such as the CF-18 Hornet . Multi-engine trainers
US Navy T-44A Pegasus trainer, used for multi-engined pilot training
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The 10 Best Single-Engine Fighter Jets - Aero Corner The 10 Best Single-Engine Fighter Jets
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1. Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star
The first American combat-ready fighter jet that came out victorious in the first all-jet battle in the world.
2. Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
The supersonic interceptor aircraft that set numerous world records in terms of speed and altitude.
3. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
The witness of history and the evolution of time.
4. General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
The first fighter aircraft custom-built to pull nine times the force of gravity.
5. Dassault Mirage 2000
A single-engine fourth-generation fighter and a proven jet with modern capabilities.
6. Saab JAS 39 Gripen
An exceptional air defense platform for Sweden and its European customers.
7. Chengdu J-10
A jet fighter that represents a significant milestone for the industry of China.
8. HAL Tejas
A revolutionary fighter for India’s air defense preparation for the battlefield.
9. CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder
The hallmark of the defense production of Pakistan and accounted as a successful light combat aircraft.
10. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
The most lethal, survivable, and connected fighter jet ever built.
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 Throughout the Second World War, the majority of fighter planes were all-metal monoplanes geared with batteries of cannons and machine guns and few could reach 400 mph speeds. A large number of fighters up to this time had a single-engine, but several fighters were already fitted with twin-engines. In comparison to twin engines, single-engine fighters had lower weight and therefore had better thrust-to-weight ratio thus better maneuverability. For years, one of the key developmental requirements of the U.S. Navy was for fighter jets to have two engines. The main reason for this is redundancy in case of engine failure over the ocean. The F-35 has made an end to that long standing requirement for a variety of reasons. This is a list of the best single-engine fighter jets ordered according to its age. 1. Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star
USAF US Air Force Lockheed P 80 Shooting Star
The first American combat-ready fighter jet that came out victorious in the first all-jet battle in the world. The P-80 Shooting Star is undeniably the most successful first-generation fighter jet in the world.

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The 10 Best Single-Engine Fighter Jets
The 10 Best Single-Engine Fighter Jets
Table of Contents
1. Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star
The first American combat-ready fighter jet that came out victorious in the first all-jet battle in the world.
2. Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
The supersonic interceptor aircraft that set numerous world records in terms of speed and altitude.
3. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
The witness of history and the evolution of time.
4. General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
The first fighter aircraft custom-built to pull nine times the force of gravity.
5. Dassault Mirage 2000
A single-engine fourth-generation fighter and a proven jet with modern capabilities.
6. Saab JAS 39 Gripen
An exceptional air defense platform for Sweden and its European customers.
7. Chengdu J-10
A jet fighter that represents a significant milestone for the industry of China.
8. HAL Tejas
A revolutionary fighter for India’s air defense preparation for the battlefield.
9. CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder
The hallmark of the defense production of Pakistan and accounted as a successful light combat aircraft.
10. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
The most lethal, survivable, and connected fighter jet ever built.
About the Author

Throughout the Second World War, the majority of fighter planes were all-metal monoplanes geared with batteries of cannons and machine guns and few could reach 400 mph speeds. A large number of fighters up to this time had a single-engine, but several fighters were already fitted with twin-engines. In comparison to twin engines, single-engine fighters had lower weight and therefore had better thrust-to-weight ratio thus better maneuverability. For years, one of the key developmental requirements of the U.S. Navy was for fighter jets to have two engines. The main reason for this is redundancy in case of engine failure over the ocean. The F-35 has made an end to that long standing requirement for a variety of reasons. This is a list of the best single-engine fighter jets ordered according to its age. 1. Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star
USAF US Air Force Lockheed P 80 Shooting Star
The first American combat-ready fighter jet that came out victorious in the first all-jet battle in the world. The P-80 Shooting Star is undeniably the most successful first-generation fighter jet in the world.

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 Attack aircraft and all-weather interceptors often use a second crew member to operate avionics such as radar, or as a second pilot. Bombers such as the Convair B-58 Hustler seated three crew members in tandem. A common engineering adaptation is to lengthen the cockpit or fuselage to create a trainer with tandem seating from a single-seater aircraft. Side-by-side seating
Tandem seat Gloster Meteor and side-by-side seat Hawker Hunter (trainer)
An alternative configuration is side-by-side seating, which is common in civil aircraft of all sizes, trainers and large military aircraft, but less so in high performance jets and gliders where drag reduction is paramount. The Boeing B-47 Stratojet and Boeing XB-52 bombers used fighter-style tandem seating, but the final B-52 bomber series used a conventional side-by-side cockpit. The Grumman A-6 Intruder, General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark, Sukhoi Su-24 or the Sukhoi Su-34 are examples of combat aircraft that use this configuration. For training aircraft, it has the advantage that pilot and instructor can see each other's actions, allowing the pilot to learn from the instructor and the instructor to correct the student pilot. The tandem configuration has the advantage of being closer to the normal working environment that a fast jet pilot is likely to encounter. In some cases, such as the Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowler, a two-place aircraft can be lengthened into a four-place aircraft. Also, a single seat cockpit can be redesigned into a side-by-side arrangement in the case of the Douglas A-1 Skyraider, TF-102 trainer or the Hawker Hunter training versions.

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Attack aircraft and all-weather interceptors often use a second crew member to operate avionics such as radar, or as a second pilot. Bombers such as the Convair B-58 Hustler seated three crew members in tandem. A common engineering adaptation is to lengthen the cockpit or fuselage to create a trainer with tandem seating from a single-seater aircraft. Side-by-side seating
Tandem seat Gloster Meteor and side-by-side seat Hawker Hunter (trainer)
An alternative configuration is side-by-side seating, which is common in civil aircraft of all sizes, trainers and large military aircraft, but less so in high performance jets and gliders where drag reduction is paramount. The Boeing B-47 Stratojet and Boeing XB-52 bombers used fighter-style tandem seating, but the final B-52 bomber series used a conventional side-by-side cockpit. The Grumman A-6 Intruder, General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark, Sukhoi Su-24 or the Sukhoi Su-34 are examples of combat aircraft that use this configuration. For training aircraft, it has the advantage that pilot and instructor can see each other's actions, allowing the pilot to learn from the instructor and the instructor to correct the student pilot. The tandem configuration has the advantage of being closer to the normal working environment that a fast jet pilot is likely to encounter. In some cases, such as the Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowler, a two-place aircraft can be lengthened into a four-place aircraft. Also, a single seat cockpit can be redesigned into a side-by-side arrangement in the case of the Douglas A-1 Skyraider, TF-102 trainer or the Hawker Hunter training versions.

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 If a failure occurs after V1, the pilots must continue the take-off and get airborne. If the pilots tried to abort the take-off at this speed, there would not be enough runway left to safely bring the aircraft to a stop. Once the aircraft is in the air, the pilots will just concentrate on flying and controlling the aircraft until approximately 400ft. At this altitude, they will review what has occurred and carry out any ‘Memory Actions’ if required. What happens if you lose an engine on an aircraft with more than two engines? A four-engine aircraft losing a single engine is even less of an issue. A few years ago, a four-engine Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 (a jumbo jet) had an engine failure over the United States en-route to the UK. The aircraft continued all the way over the Atlantic Ocean back to the UK without any further problems. If a four-engine aircraft lost more than one engine, it can still potentially fly at a lower altitude and will perform better at lower weights. What are the chances of an engine failure?

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Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
What do the pilots do if an engine fails?
‘Memory Actions’ for an Engine Fire or Severe Damage
Crew Co-ordination
Reasons why an engine might fail or be shut down by the pilots:
What are the implications of an engine failure?
What is the most dangerous phase of flight to have an engine failure?
What happens if you lose an engine on an aircraft with more than two engines?
What are the chances of an engine failure?

If a failure occurs after V1, the pilots must continue the take-off and get airborne. If the pilots tried to abort the take-off at this speed, there would not be enough runway left to safely bring the aircraft to a stop. Once the aircraft is in the air, the pilots will just concentrate on flying and controlling the aircraft until approximately 400ft. At this altitude, they will review what has occurred and carry out any ‘Memory Actions’ if required. What happens if you lose an engine on an aircraft with more than two engines? A four-engine aircraft losing a single engine is even less of an issue. A few years ago, a four-engine Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 (a jumbo jet) had an engine failure over the United States en-route to the UK. The aircraft continued all the way over the Atlantic Ocean back to the UK without any further problems. If a four-engine aircraft lost more than one engine, it can still potentially fly at a lower altitude and will perform better at lower weights. What are the chances of an engine failure?

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The training, insurance and safety aspects of flying solo in a business jet. By J. Mac McClellan
December 15, 2006
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From the beginning the FAA has treated jets differently. In almost every area of certification the standards for jets have been more stringent than for propeller-driven airplanes, and one of those jet standards had been a requirement for two pilots. That rule remained in force until 1977 when Cessna won approval for single-pilot operation of its new Citation I-SP, and now many models of business jets are approved for single-pilot operation. Most business jets are certified in the transport category because they have maximum certified takeoff weights greater than 12,500 pounds, the demarcation between large and small aircraft. One of the many certification rule changes between small and large aircraft is a requirement for at least two pilots in the large transport category airplane. It's easy to understand why two pilots would be required in a transport airplane, given the greater complexity and generally higher performance. By their very nature transport airplanes are designed to carry larger numbers of people, or a greater amount of cargo, so there is a greater risk to a larger group, and certification theory has always demanded a higher standard as risk increases. Society, through the FAA, grants us wide latitude to take chances with our own lives, or with those of a few friends or family members, but that all changes when passenger capacity increases. Nobody wants to operate really large airplanes - including larger business jets - with a single pilot, but light business jets are a different issue.

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Single Pilot Jets
The training, insurance and safety aspects of flying solo in a business jet. By J. Mac McClellan
December 15, 2006
Single pilot jets
From the beginning the FAA has treated jets differently. In almost every area of certification the standards for jets have been more stringent than for propeller-driven airplanes, and one of those jet standards had been a requirement for two pilots. That rule remained in force until 1977 when Cessna won approval for single-pilot operation of its new Citation I-SP, and now many models of business jets are approved for single-pilot operation. Most business jets are certified in the transport category because they have maximum certified takeoff weights greater than 12,500 pounds, the demarcation between large and small aircraft. One of the many certification rule changes between small and large aircraft is a requirement for at least two pilots in the large transport category airplane. It's easy to understand why two pilots would be required in a transport airplane, given the greater complexity and generally higher performance. By their very nature transport airplanes are designed to carry larger numbers of people, or a greater amount of cargo, so there is a greater risk to a larger group, and certification theory has always demanded a higher standard as risk increases. Society, through the FAA, grants us wide latitude to take chances with our own lives, or with those of a few friends or family members, but that all changes when passenger capacity increases. Nobody wants to operate really large airplanes - including larger business jets - with a single pilot, but light business jets are a different issue.

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Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
What do the pilots do if an engine fails?
‘Memory Actions’ for an Engine Fire or Severe Damage
Crew Co-ordination
Reasons why an engine might fail or be shut down by the pilots:
What are the implications of an engine failure?
What is the most dangerous phase of flight to have an engine failure?
What happens if you lose an engine on an aircraft with more than two engines?
What are the chances of an engine failure?
 A twin-engine aircraft can fly perfectly well on only one engine. In fact, it can even continue the take-off and then safely land with just one engine. Losing an engine in flight is not usually a particularly serious problem and the pilots are given extensive training to deal with such a situation. What do the pilots do if an engine fails? All pilots are taught to abide by a basic aviation rule regardless of the severity of any airborne event. This is summarised by the acronym; Aviate, Navigate, Communicate. The crux of this is to ensure the flight crew prioritise flying the aircraft first, ensuring that it is fully under control before verifying or correcting its navigational path and making sure it is flying where the pilots want it to fly, i.e. not heading towards a high mountain. This is followed by communicating the relevant information to all the appropriate parties, starting with Air Traffic Control. There are several different severities of engine problems that might require slightly different responses from the flight crew, defined by the level of urgency.

A twin-engine aircraft can fly perfectly well on only one engine. In fact, it can even continue the take-off and then safely land with just one engine. Losing an engine in flight is not usually a particularly serious problem and the pilots are given extensive training to deal with such a situation. What do the pilots do if an engine fails? All pilots are taught to abide by a basic aviation rule regardless of the severity of any airborne event. This is summarised by the acronym; Aviate, Navigate, Communicate. The crux of this is to ensure the flight crew prioritise flying the aircraft first, ensuring that it is fully under control before verifying or correcting its navigational path and making sure it is flying where the pilots want it to fly, i.e. not heading towards a high mountain. This is followed by communicating the relevant information to all the appropriate parties, starting with Air Traffic Control. There are several different severities of engine problems that might require slightly different responses from the flight crew, defined by the level of urgency.

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One of the biggest considerations for aircraft buyers who don’t want to hire a full flight department is whether or not the aircraft qualifies to be flown with a single pilot. While some operators fly with two pilots for safety and redundancy reasons, the following planes are among our favorites for a number of reasons.
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 The PC-12’s ability to move more than 1,200 pounds of payload over 1,000 miles against the strongest headwinds at close to 260 knots allows the aircraft to be used for a multitude of purposes. From passenger transportation and cargo shipments to U.S. Air Force special operations missions, the single-engine, single-pilot PC-12 NG can handle just about anything. Citation M2
Cessna’s Citation M2 was introduced to the market as an update for the CJ1+, targeting owner-operators ready to step up from the Citation Mustang. Advancements include increased cruising speed, improved takeoff and landing performance, a redesigned cabin, reduced operating costs and improved avionics. The advanced Intrinzic Flight Deck powered by Garmin’s G3000 avionics system includes touch screen, high-resolution displays which, in turn, improve situational awareness for pilots. The M2’s comfortable cabin includes a four-place club configuration, ergonomic design and modern interior, with seating for up to seven passengers. Additional amenities include a belted lavatory, redesigned interior storage for cups and other personal items, seats that move to cater to any passenger’s comfort level and fold-out work tables. According to Flying Mag, “the interior was redesigned by the same team that is working on Cessna’s two large-body models, the Latitude and larger Longitude, so the quality of the materials and workmanship in M2 is as good as you’ll see in Cessna’s in-development big-bucks bizjets.” Citation CJ3+
The CJ3+, which Cessna has given the tagline “Efficient and Dependable,” is the first Citation Jet to be equipped with Garmin’s G3000 avionics system. The CJ3+ progression of single-pilot jets from Cessna operates with a faster cruising speed and improved takeoff and landing performance than its predecessor;

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7 Great Planes That Can Be Flown by a Single Pilot
7 Great Planes That Can Be Flown by a Single Pilot
One of the biggest considerations for aircraft buyers who don’t want to hire a full flight department is whether or not the aircraft qualifies to be flown with a single pilot. While some operators fly with two pilots for safety and redundancy reasons, the following planes are among our favorites for a number of reasons.
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 How many fighter jets does the RAF have? Raf as 500.000 fighter jets and 500.000 bombers
Do fighter jets refuel in the air? YES, many fighter jets are equipped with either a probe or a
receptacle to receive fuel from a tanker aircraft. This can double
a fighters flight endurance. This is very important as fighters use
a lot of fuel to take off and get on station quickly. How many fighter jets does the US Air Force have? about 2,500 operational fighter jets, including those used in
the fighter/bomber role. How many engine in fighter in aircraft? Fighter aircraft typically have 1 or 2 engines. How many planes can launch off an aircraft carrier per second?

How many fighter jets does the RAF have? Raf as 500.000 fighter jets and 500.000 bombers
Do fighter jets refuel in the air? YES, many fighter jets are equipped with either a probe or a
receptacle to receive fuel from a tanker aircraft. This can double
a fighters flight endurance. This is very important as fighters use
a lot of fuel to take off and get on station quickly. How many fighter jets does the US Air Force have? about 2,500 operational fighter jets, including those used in
the fighter/bomber role. How many engine in fighter in aircraft? Fighter aircraft typically have 1 or 2 engines. How many planes can launch off an aircraft carrier per second?

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Top 10 Best U.S.A Fighter Jets
10 A/V-8B Harrier II
 This fighter jet has incredibly high speed, and quite capable of carrying great amount of bombs and weapons. The Hornet performs different acts and is of many purposes, but its primaries’ are defending fleets as well as guiding other fighters. Go to top
7 F-35 Lightning II
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II has single seat and engine. It is a fifth-generation multirole fighter that was created to perform ground attacks and air defense missions. This fighter jet’s first flying process took place in 2006. Besides the fact that the F-35 was descended from the X-35, it also has three basic forms; the F-35A which has a straight takeoff and landing options, the F-35B designed for rapid take-off and vertical-landing options, and finally the F-35C which is a carrier-based variant. Go to top
6 F-14 Tomcat
The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is characterized by two jets, two seats, and a variable-sweep wings. The F-14 Tomcat was developed for the United States navy in the “Naval Fighter Experimental (VFX) program”. It was first introduced to the world in the 70’s;

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Top 10 Best U.S.A Fighter Jets
10 A/V-8B Harrier II

This fighter jet has incredibly high speed, and quite capable of carrying great amount of bombs and weapons. The Hornet performs different acts and is of many purposes, but its primaries’ are defending fleets as well as guiding other fighters. Go to top
7 F-35 Lightning II
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II has single seat and engine. It is a fifth-generation multirole fighter that was created to perform ground attacks and air defense missions. This fighter jet’s first flying process took place in 2006. Besides the fact that the F-35 was descended from the X-35, it also has three basic forms; the F-35A which has a straight takeoff and landing options, the F-35B designed for rapid take-off and vertical-landing options, and finally the F-35C which is a carrier-based variant. Go to top
6 F-14 Tomcat
The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is characterized by two jets, two seats, and a variable-sweep wings. The F-14 Tomcat was developed for the United States navy in the “Naval Fighter Experimental (VFX) program”. It was first introduced to the world in the 70’s;

Can a plane fly with one engine? | FlightDeckFriend.com Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
What do the pilots do if an engine fails?
‘Memory Actions’ for an Engine Fire or Severe Damage
Crew Co-ordination
Reasons why an engine might fail or be shut down by the pilots:
What are the implications of an engine failure?
What is the most dangerous phase of flight to have an engine failure?
What happens if you lose an engine on an aircraft with more than two engines?
What are the chances of an engine failure?
 System Redundancy. Many of the aircraft’s systems are powered by its engines. These usually include the Hydraulics, Pneumatics (which provide cabin air) and Electrics. Whilst these systems have a level of redundancy (in part through the other engine), some parts of the system may no longer be available which could affect aircraft handling and performance. Landing Performance. Losing an engine often requires a different flap configuration for landing, in part due to the performance that must be achieved were the aircraft to abort the approach/landing and conduct a ‘go-around’. Landing with a lower flap configuration increases the landing distance required and therefore the pilots must carefully consider which airport they elect to land at. Airport weather, runway length and aircraft weight all play a part in these considerations. What is the most dangerous phase of flight to have an engine failure? For a pilot, the most testing place to have an engine failure is during the take-off phase, i.e. the start of the ground roll until the aircraft passes around 1,500ft.

System Redundancy. Many of the aircraft’s systems are powered by its engines. These usually include the Hydraulics, Pneumatics (which provide cabin air) and Electrics. Whilst these systems have a level of redundancy (in part through the other engine), some parts of the system may no longer be available which could affect aircraft handling and performance. Landing Performance. Losing an engine often requires a different flap configuration for landing, in part due to the performance that must be achieved were the aircraft to abort the approach/landing and conduct a ‘go-around’. Landing with a lower flap configuration increases the landing distance required and therefore the pilots must carefully consider which airport they elect to land at. Airport weather, runway length and aircraft weight all play a part in these considerations. What is the most dangerous phase of flight to have an engine failure? For a pilot, the most testing place to have an engine failure is during the take-off phase, i.e. the start of the ground roll until the aircraft passes around 1,500ft.

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 The lost Raptor was assigned to the 43rd Fighter Squadron, 325th Wing. The fighter was originally based at Tyndall Air Force Base but moved to Eglin in 2018 after Hurricane Michael devastated the base. The F-22 Raptor was the first so-called fifth-generation fighter plane to enter service. Originally conceived at the tail end of the Cold War to replace the F-15C Eagle, the F-22 is a highly maneuverable, twin engine stealth fighter capable of both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat missions. The F-22 was the first American jet fighter capable of flying above Mach 1 (767 miles an hour) without using gas-guzzling afterburners. The Air Force originally planned to build 750 F-22s, but the lack of a peer competitor, economic recession, and competing demands from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan caused the program to end with only 187 production aircraft built. Of these only 123 aircraft are “combat coded,” fully capable of frontline combat missions. Another 28 jets are training-only fighters not fit for combat, 16 serve in the development program, and 19 are in the backup inventory. The aircraft that crashed on Friday was likely one of the 28 training jets. The small number of combat-capable F-22s, coupled with a low availability rate, Forbes reports, means that only 21 of the jets are capable of fighting on a moment's notice.

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The lost Raptor was assigned to the 43rd Fighter Squadron, 325th Wing. The fighter was originally based at Tyndall Air Force Base but moved to Eglin in 2018 after Hurricane Michael devastated the base. The F-22 Raptor was the first so-called fifth-generation fighter plane to enter service. Originally conceived at the tail end of the Cold War to replace the F-15C Eagle, the F-22 is a highly maneuverable, twin engine stealth fighter capable of both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat missions. The F-22 was the first American jet fighter capable of flying above Mach 1 (767 miles an hour) without using gas-guzzling afterburners. The Air Force originally planned to build 750 F-22s, but the lack of a peer competitor, economic recession, and competing demands from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan caused the program to end with only 187 production aircraft built. Of these only 123 aircraft are “combat coded,” fully capable of frontline combat missions. Another 28 jets are training-only fighters not fit for combat, 16 serve in the development program, and 19 are in the backup inventory. The aircraft that crashed on Friday was likely one of the 28 training jets. The small number of combat-capable F-22s, coupled with a low availability rate, Forbes reports, means that only 21 of the jets are capable of fighting on a moment's notice.

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 The computer adjusts this flap, called the gust load alleviation system (GLAS), to counteract air turbulence forces. The Crew and Support
The B-2 bomber needs only a two-person crew -- a pilot and a mission commander who sit in a cockpit at the front of the plane. By comparison, the B-52 bomber has a five-person crew, and the B-1B has a four-person crew. The original idea of the B-2 was that it wouldn't need any support aircraft. Because of its stealth capabilities, it should be able to penetrate enemy airspace without fire support, doing the work of dozens of planes. In practice, the B-2 usually flies with some fighter jet protection. The risk of losing such an expensive aircraft is too great to send it into battle solo. Read More
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The computer adjusts this flap, called the gust load alleviation system (GLAS), to counteract air turbulence forces. The Crew and Support
The B-2 bomber needs only a two-person crew -- a pilot and a mission commander who sit in a cockpit at the front of the plane. By comparison, the B-52 bomber has a five-person crew, and the B-1B has a four-person crew. The original idea of the B-2 was that it wouldn't need any support aircraft. Because of its stealth capabilities, it should be able to penetrate enemy airspace without fire support, doing the work of dozens of planes. In practice, the B-2 usually flies with some fighter jet protection. The risk of losing such an expensive aircraft is too great to send it into battle solo. Read More
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 How many Fighter jets china has? over 2500 fighter jets
How many fighter Jets in US? about 2,500 operational fighter jets, including those used in
the fighter/bomber role. How many types of fighter jets are there? there are more than 250 different kinds of fighter jets. How many fighter jets does the RAF have? Raf as 500.000 fighter jets and 500.000 bombers
Do fighter jets refuel in the air? YES, many fighter jets are equipped with either a probe or a
receptacle to receive fuel from a tanker aircraft. This can double
a fighters flight endurance. This is very important as fighters use
a lot of fuel to take off and get on station quickly.

How many Fighter jets china has? over 2500 fighter jets
How many fighter Jets in US? about 2,500 operational fighter jets, including those used in
the fighter/bomber role. How many types of fighter jets are there? there are more than 250 different kinds of fighter jets. How many fighter jets does the RAF have? Raf as 500.000 fighter jets and 500.000 bombers
Do fighter jets refuel in the air? YES, many fighter jets are equipped with either a probe or a
receptacle to receive fuel from a tanker aircraft. This can double
a fighters flight endurance. This is very important as fighters use
a lot of fuel to take off and get on station quickly.

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 The aircraft’s main engine, built by the Pratt & Whitney unit of United Technologies, is achieving a mission-capable rate of over 95%, exceeding program reliability goals. Lockheed Martin has offered the government a life-cycle sustainment proposal that would guarantee an 80% mission-capable rate for F-35s at a price no greater than the cost of sustaining last-generation fighters. 80% is the government’s objective for all tactical aircraft. A thousand pilots trained. As the year began, 975 F-35 pilots had been trained, as had 8,585 maintainers proficient in keeping the fighter ready for combat. The number of trained pilots and maintainers continues rising, while the number of bases around the world at which they are stationed has risen to over 20. Operated by nine nations. Nine countries are now operating F-35 on their home soil. All three domestic military services receiving F-35 and several foreign military services have declared the fighter operational. In fact, four services have conducted combat operations using the fighter, including Israeli air operations over Syria and other neighboring countries.

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The aircraft’s main engine, built by the Pratt & Whitney unit of United Technologies, is achieving a mission-capable rate of over 95%, exceeding program reliability goals. Lockheed Martin has offered the government a life-cycle sustainment proposal that would guarantee an 80% mission-capable rate for F-35s at a price no greater than the cost of sustaining last-generation fighters. 80% is the government’s objective for all tactical aircraft. A thousand pilots trained. As the year began, 975 F-35 pilots had been trained, as had 8,585 maintainers proficient in keeping the fighter ready for combat. The number of trained pilots and maintainers continues rising, while the number of bases around the world at which they are stationed has risen to over 20. Operated by nine nations. Nine countries are now operating F-35 on their home soil. All three domestic military services receiving F-35 and several foreign military services have declared the fighter operational. In fact, four services have conducted combat operations using the fighter, including Israeli air operations over Syria and other neighboring countries.

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Table of Contents
1. Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star
The first American combat-ready fighter jet that came out victorious in the first all-jet battle in the world.
2. Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
The supersonic interceptor aircraft that set numerous world records in terms of speed and altitude.
3. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
The witness of history and the evolution of time.
4. General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
The first fighter aircraft custom-built to pull nine times the force of gravity.
5. Dassault Mirage 2000
A single-engine fourth-generation fighter and a proven jet with modern capabilities.
6. Saab JAS 39 Gripen
An exceptional air defense platform for Sweden and its European customers.
7. Chengdu J-10
A jet fighter that represents a significant milestone for the industry of China.
8. HAL Tejas
A revolutionary fighter for India’s air defense preparation for the battlefield.
9. CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder
The hallmark of the defense production of Pakistan and accounted as a successful light combat aircraft.
10. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
The most lethal, survivable, and connected fighter jet ever built.
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 CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder
10. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
The first fighter jets were powered by single engines designed for air-to-air combat against other fighters as well as ground attack. These conventional single-engine fighters were lighter, cheaper, and easier to maintain than modern advanced fighter jets. In the history of aircraft development up to the period before World War II, mostly single-engine fighter planes were produced. The aviation industry focused its efforts on designing and producing single-engine military aircraft that could be efficient in short-range aerial combat. Throughout the Second World War, the majority of fighter planes were all-metal monoplanes geared with batteries of cannons and machine guns and few could reach 400 mph speeds. A large number of fighters up to this time had a single-engine, but several fighters were already fitted with twin-engines. In comparison to twin engines, single-engine fighters had lower weight and therefore had better thrust-to-weight ratio thus better maneuverability. For years, one of the key developmental requirements of the U.S. Navy was for fighter jets to have two engines. The main reason for this is redundancy in case of engine failure over the ocean.

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10. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
The first fighter jets were powered by single engines designed for air-to-air combat against other fighters as well as ground attack. These conventional single-engine fighters were lighter, cheaper, and easier to maintain than modern advanced fighter jets. In the history of aircraft development up to the period before World War II, mostly single-engine fighter planes were produced. The aviation industry focused its efforts on designing and producing single-engine military aircraft that could be efficient in short-range aerial combat. Throughout the Second World War, the majority of fighter planes were all-metal monoplanes geared with batteries of cannons and machine guns and few could reach 400 mph speeds. A large number of fighters up to this time had a single-engine, but several fighters were already fitted with twin-engines. In comparison to twin engines, single-engine fighters had lower weight and therefore had better thrust-to-weight ratio thus better maneuverability. For years, one of the key developmental requirements of the U.S. Navy was for fighter jets to have two engines. The main reason for this is redundancy in case of engine failure over the ocean.

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Did the Air Force Already Show Us Its New Fighter? Is the Air Force's New 'Fighter' Even a Fighter? What Kind of Fighter Is the Secret New Fighter Jet? There are basically two types of fighter jets: air superiority fighters and multi-role fighters. Air superiority fighters are “pure” fighters, meant only to fight other planes. One shining example is the original F-15A Eagle, whose designers were so opposed to a ground-attack role for the plane that their motto was, “Not a pound for air-to-ground.” Two Types of Fighters
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The other, recently more popular type of fighter is the multi-role fighter, like the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet or the F-15EX Advanced Eagle, which are capable of performing both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, often in the same sortie. U.S. Air Force F-35A.
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Multi-role fighter jets grew more popular than air superiority fighters after the end of the Cold War, when declining defense budgets worldwide meant it made more sense to buy a single plane capable of performing multiple roles than a fighter that could only do one thing well.

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Did the Air Force Already Show Us Its New Fighter? Is the Air Force's New 'Fighter' Even a Fighter? What Kind of Fighter Is the Secret New Fighter Jet? There are basically two types of fighter jets: air superiority fighters and multi-role fighters. Air superiority fighters are “pure” fighters, meant only to fight other planes. One shining example is the original F-15A Eagle, whose designers were so opposed to a ground-attack role for the plane that their motto was, “Not a pound for air-to-ground.” Two Types of Fighters
Why the F-15 Is Such a Badass Plane
Why the F/A-18 Hornet Is Such a Badass Plane
The other, recently more popular type of fighter is the multi-role fighter, like the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet or the F-15EX Advanced Eagle, which are capable of performing both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, often in the same sortie. U.S. Air Force F-35A.
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Multi-role fighter jets grew more popular than air superiority fighters after the end of the Cold War, when declining defense budgets worldwide meant it made more sense to buy a single plane capable of performing multiple roles than a fighter that could only do one thing well.

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Fighter aircraft
Contents
Classification
Air superiority fighter
Interceptor
Night and all-weather fighters
Strategic fighters
Historical overview
Piston engine fighters
World War I
Inter-war period (1919–38)
World War II
European theater
Pacific theater
Technological innovations
Post–World War II period
Rocket-powered fighters
Jet-powered fighters
First-generation subsonic jet fighters (mid-1940s to mid-1950s)
Second-generation jet fighters (mid-1950s to early 1960s)
Third-generation jet fighters (early 1960s to circa 1970)
Fourth-generation jet fighters (circa 1970 to mid-1990s)
4.5-generation jet fighters (1990s to 2000s)
Fifth-generation jet fighters (2000s to 2020s)
Sixth-generation jet fighters (2020s onward)
Fighter weapons
See also
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American fighters from different eras; a World War II P-38 Lightning (upper right), a pair of Korean War F-86 Sabres, and a modern F-22 Raptor (lower left)
Fighter aircraft are fixed-wing military aircraft designed primarily for air-to-air combat. In military conflict, the role of fighter aircraft is to establish air superiority of the battlespace. Domination of the airspace above a battlefield permits bombers and attack aircraft to engage in tactical and strategic bombing of enemy targets. The key performance features of a fighter include not only its firepower but also its high speed and maneuverability relative to the target aircraft. The success or failure of a combatant's efforts to gain air superiority hinges on several factors including the skill of its pilots, the tactical soundness of its doctrine for deploying its fighters, and the numbers and performance of those fighters. Many modern fighter aircraft have secondary capabilities such as ground attack and some types, such as fighter-bombers, are designed from the outset for dual roles. Other fighter designs are highly specialized while still filling the main air superiority role, these include the interceptor, heavy fighter, and night fighter .

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Fighter aircraft
Fighter aircraft
Contents
Classification
Air superiority fighter
Interceptor
Night and all-weather fighters
Strategic fighters
Historical overview
Piston engine fighters
World War I
Inter-war period (1919–38)
World War II
European theater
Pacific theater
Technological innovations
Post–World War II period
Rocket-powered fighters
Jet-powered fighters
First-generation subsonic jet fighters (mid-1940s to mid-1950s)
Second-generation jet fighters (mid-1950s to early 1960s)
Third-generation jet fighters (early 1960s to circa 1970)
Fourth-generation jet fighters (circa 1970 to mid-1990s)
4.5-generation jet fighters (1990s to 2000s)
Fifth-generation jet fighters (2000s to 2020s)
Sixth-generation jet fighters (2020s onward)
Fighter weapons
See also
References
Citations
Bibliography
External links

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American fighters from different eras; a World War II P-38 Lightning (upper right), a pair of Korean War F-86 Sabres, and a modern F-22 Raptor (lower left)
Fighter aircraft are fixed-wing military aircraft designed primarily for air-to-air combat. In military conflict, the role of fighter aircraft is to establish air superiority of the battlespace. Domination of the airspace above a battlefield permits bombers and attack aircraft to engage in tactical and strategic bombing of enemy targets. The key performance features of a fighter include not only its firepower but also its high speed and maneuverability relative to the target aircraft. The success or failure of a combatant's efforts to gain air superiority hinges on several factors including the skill of its pilots, the tactical soundness of its doctrine for deploying its fighters, and the numbers and performance of those fighters. Many modern fighter aircraft have secondary capabilities such as ground attack and some types, such as fighter-bombers, are designed from the outset for dual roles. Other fighter designs are highly specialized while still filling the main air superiority role, these include the interceptor, heavy fighter, and night fighter .

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Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
What do the pilots do if an engine fails?
‘Memory Actions’ for an Engine Fire or Severe Damage
Crew Co-ordination
Reasons why an engine might fail or be shut down by the pilots:
What are the implications of an engine failure?
What is the most dangerous phase of flight to have an engine failure?
What happens if you lose an engine on an aircraft with more than two engines?
What are the chances of an engine failure?
 If a fire is still indicated in the engine, turn the engine fire handle to discharge the first fire bottle. After waiting around thirty seconds, if fire indications are still present turn the fire handle the other way to discharge the second fire bottle. Crew Co-ordination
Each of these actions MUST be verified by both crew members. For example, the pilot completing the checklist will touch the respective control switch, such as the Fuel Control Switch, and the other pilot will confirm they are about to action the correct switch prior to moving it. It is required to be completed at a reasonable pace (not rushing through) to ensure the wrong engine is not shutdown. The engines are designed to contain any fire within it’s housing to stop it spreading to any other part of the aircraft. However, if an engine fire continues after this procedure has been followed, the flight crew may need to consider an immediate landing and in very severe cases, this may mean a forced landing away from any airport. However, rest assured, the potential of such an occurrence is unbelievably remote. Reasons why an engine might fail or be shut down by the pilots: Fire
Severe Damage (for example a turbine/fan blade separation or bird strike)
Separation from the aircraft
Surge
Stall (an engine stall is different to the aircraft wing stalling)
Fuel Starvation or Contamination
Flame Out
High vibration
Limitations exceeded (too hot for example)
What are the implications of an engine failure?

If a fire is still indicated in the engine, turn the engine fire handle to discharge the first fire bottle. After waiting around thirty seconds, if fire indications are still present turn the fire handle the other way to discharge the second fire bottle. Crew Co-ordination
Each of these actions MUST be verified by both crew members. For example, the pilot completing the checklist will touch the respective control switch, such as the Fuel Control Switch, and the other pilot will confirm they are about to action the correct switch prior to moving it. It is required to be completed at a reasonable pace (not rushing through) to ensure the wrong engine is not shutdown. The engines are designed to contain any fire within it’s housing to stop it spreading to any other part of the aircraft. However, if an engine fire continues after this procedure has been followed, the flight crew may need to consider an immediate landing and in very severe cases, this may mean a forced landing away from any airport. However, rest assured, the potential of such an occurrence is unbelievably remote. Reasons why an engine might fail or be shut down by the pilots: Fire
Severe Damage (for example a turbine/fan blade separation or bird strike)
Separation from the aircraft
Surge
Stall (an engine stall is different to the aircraft wing stalling)
Fuel Starvation or Contamination
Flame Out
High vibration
Limitations exceeded (too hot for example)
What are the implications of an engine failure?

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The 10 Best Single-Engine Fighter Jets
Table of Contents
1. Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star
The first American combat-ready fighter jet that came out victorious in the first all-jet battle in the world.
2. Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
The supersonic interceptor aircraft that set numerous world records in terms of speed and altitude.
3. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
The witness of history and the evolution of time.
4. General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
The first fighter aircraft custom-built to pull nine times the force of gravity.
5. Dassault Mirage 2000
A single-engine fourth-generation fighter and a proven jet with modern capabilities.
6. Saab JAS 39 Gripen
An exceptional air defense platform for Sweden and its European customers.
7. Chengdu J-10
A jet fighter that represents a significant milestone for the industry of China.
8. HAL Tejas
A revolutionary fighter for India’s air defense preparation for the battlefield.
9. CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder
The hallmark of the defense production of Pakistan and accounted as a successful light combat aircraft.
10. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
The most lethal, survivable, and connected fighter jet ever built.
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Fitness
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Ilmari Juutilainen, a Finnish WWII fighter pilot with Brewster BW-364 "Orange 4" on 26 June 1942 during the Continuation War. A fighter pilot is a military aviator trained to engage in air-to-air combat, air-to-ground combat and sometimes electronic warfare while in the cockpit of a fighter aircraft. Fighter pilots undergo specialized training in aerial warfare and dogfighting (close range aerial combat). A fighter pilot with at least five air-to-air kills becomes known as an ace . Contents
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2 Fitness
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4 Notable fighter pilots
5 Female fighter pilots
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Fighter pilots are one of the most highly regarded and desirable positions of any air force. Selection processes only accept the elite out of all the potential candidates.

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Ilmari Juutilainen, a Finnish WWII fighter pilot with Brewster BW-364 "Orange 4" on 26 June 1942 during the Continuation War. A fighter pilot is a military aviator trained to engage in air-to-air combat, air-to-ground combat and sometimes electronic warfare while in the cockpit of a fighter aircraft. Fighter pilots undergo specialized training in aerial warfare and dogfighting (close range aerial combat). A fighter pilot with at least five air-to-air kills becomes known as an ace . Contents
1 Recruitment
2 Fitness
3 Tactics
3.1 Offensive
3.2 Defensive
3.3 Defense against missiles
3.4 G-force
4 Notable fighter pilots
5 Female fighter pilots
6 See also
7 References
8 Further reading
8.1 Non-fiction
8.2 Fiction
9 External links
Recruitment
Fighter pilots are one of the most highly regarded and desirable positions of any air force. Selection processes only accept the elite out of all the potential candidates.

Can a plane fly with one engine? | FlightDeckFriend.com Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
What do the pilots do if an engine fails?
‘Memory Actions’ for an Engine Fire or Severe Damage
Crew Co-ordination
Reasons why an engine might fail or be shut down by the pilots:
What are the implications of an engine failure?
What is the most dangerous phase of flight to have an engine failure?
What happens if you lose an engine on an aircraft with more than two engines?
What are the chances of an engine failure?
 The engines are designed to contain any fire within it’s housing to stop it spreading to any other part of the aircraft. However, if an engine fire continues after this procedure has been followed, the flight crew may need to consider an immediate landing and in very severe cases, this may mean a forced landing away from any airport. However, rest assured, the potential of such an occurrence is unbelievably remote. Reasons why an engine might fail or be shut down by the pilots: Fire
Severe Damage (for example a turbine/fan blade separation or bird strike)
Separation from the aircraft
Surge
Stall (an engine stall is different to the aircraft wing stalling)
Fuel Starvation or Contamination
Flame Out
High vibration
Limitations exceeded (too hot for example)
What are the implications of an engine failure? Asymmetric Thrust / Controllability. The first implication is the asymmetric thrust that will be produced. If an engine fails and is shutdown, the other engine’s thrust is increased to stop a decay in airspeed. This results in the aircraft wanting to turn away from the working engine and entering a turn. If left unchecked, this will result in loss of control of the aircraft.

The engines are designed to contain any fire within it’s housing to stop it spreading to any other part of the aircraft. However, if an engine fire continues after this procedure has been followed, the flight crew may need to consider an immediate landing and in very severe cases, this may mean a forced landing away from any airport. However, rest assured, the potential of such an occurrence is unbelievably remote. Reasons why an engine might fail or be shut down by the pilots: Fire
Severe Damage (for example a turbine/fan blade separation or bird strike)
Separation from the aircraft
Surge
Stall (an engine stall is different to the aircraft wing stalling)
Fuel Starvation or Contamination
Flame Out
High vibration
Limitations exceeded (too hot for example)
What are the implications of an engine failure? Asymmetric Thrust / Controllability. The first implication is the asymmetric thrust that will be produced. If an engine fails and is shutdown, the other engine’s thrust is increased to stop a decay in airspeed. This results in the aircraft wanting to turn away from the working engine and entering a turn. If left unchecked, this will result in loss of control of the aircraft.

Can a plane fly with one engine? | FlightDeckFriend.com Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
What do the pilots do if an engine fails?
‘Memory Actions’ for an Engine Fire or Severe Damage
Crew Co-ordination
Reasons why an engine might fail or be shut down by the pilots:
What are the implications of an engine failure?
What is the most dangerous phase of flight to have an engine failure?
What happens if you lose an engine on an aircraft with more than two engines?
What are the chances of an engine failure?
 Can a plane fly with one engine? | FlightDeckFriend.com
Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine? What happens if an engine fails in flight? Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine? Yes it can. A twin-engine aircraft can fly perfectly well on only one engine. In fact, it can even continue the take-off and then safely land with just one engine. Losing an engine in flight is not usually a particularly serious problem and the pilots are given extensive training to deal with such a situation. What do the pilots do if an engine fails? All pilots are taught to abide by a basic aviation rule regardless of the severity of any airborne event.

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Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine? What happens if an engine fails in flight? Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine? Yes it can. A twin-engine aircraft can fly perfectly well on only one engine. In fact, it can even continue the take-off and then safely land with just one engine. Losing an engine in flight is not usually a particularly serious problem and the pilots are given extensive training to deal with such a situation. What do the pilots do if an engine fails? All pilots are taught to abide by a basic aviation rule regardless of the severity of any airborne event.

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One of the biggest considerations for aircraft buyers who don’t want to hire a full flight department is whether or not the aircraft qualifies to be flown with a single pilot. While some operators fly with two pilots for safety and redundancy reasons, the following planes are among our favorites for a number of reasons.
King Air 250
Pilatus PC-12 NG
Citation M2
Citation CJ3+
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 The M2’s comfortable cabin includes a four-place club configuration, ergonomic design and modern interior, with seating for up to seven passengers. Additional amenities include a belted lavatory, redesigned interior storage for cups and other personal items, seats that move to cater to any passenger’s comfort level and fold-out work tables. According to Flying Mag, “the interior was redesigned by the same team that is working on Cessna’s two large-body models, the Latitude and larger Longitude, so the quality of the materials and workmanship in M2 is as good as you’ll see in Cessna’s in-development big-bucks bizjets.” Citation CJ3+
The CJ3+, which Cessna has given the tagline “Efficient and Dependable,” is the first Citation Jet to be equipped with Garmin’s G3000 avionics system. The CJ3+ progression of single-pilot jets from Cessna operates with a faster cruising speed and improved takeoff and landing performance than its predecessor; its takeoff and landing capabilities are among the best in its class. The CJ3+’s 53’9” wingspan produces more lift with less drag and delivers greater speed, range and fuel efficiency than previous Citation Jets. The CJ3+ progression of single-pilot jets from Cessna operates with a faster cruising speed and improved takeoff and landing performance than its predecessor; its takeoff and landing capabilities are among the best in its class. – Tweet this
In standard configuration, the nearly 16-foot long cabin seats six passengers in well-appointed comfort.

The M2’s comfortable cabin includes a four-place club configuration, ergonomic design and modern interior, with seating for up to seven passengers. Additional amenities include a belted lavatory, redesigned interior storage for cups and other personal items, seats that move to cater to any passenger’s comfort level and fold-out work tables. According to Flying Mag, “the interior was redesigned by the same team that is working on Cessna’s two large-body models, the Latitude and larger Longitude, so the quality of the materials and workmanship in M2 is as good as you’ll see in Cessna’s in-development big-bucks bizjets.” Citation CJ3+
The CJ3+, which Cessna has given the tagline “Efficient and Dependable,” is the first Citation Jet to be equipped with Garmin’s G3000 avionics system. The CJ3+ progression of single-pilot jets from Cessna operates with a faster cruising speed and improved takeoff and landing performance than its predecessor; its takeoff and landing capabilities are among the best in its class. The CJ3+’s 53’9” wingspan produces more lift with less drag and delivers greater speed, range and fuel efficiency than previous Citation Jets. The CJ3+ progression of single-pilot jets from Cessna operates with a faster cruising speed and improved takeoff and landing performance than its predecessor; its takeoff and landing capabilities are among the best in its class. – Tweet this
In standard configuration, the nearly 16-foot long cabin seats six passengers in well-appointed comfort.

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 The Air Force originally planned to build 750 F-22s, but the lack of a peer competitor, economic recession, and competing demands from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan caused the program to end with only 187 production aircraft built. Of these only 123 aircraft are “combat coded,” fully capable of frontline combat missions. Another 28 jets are training-only fighters not fit for combat, 16 serve in the development program, and 19 are in the backup inventory. The aircraft that crashed on Friday was likely one of the 28 training jets. The small number of combat-capable F-22s, coupled with a low availability rate, Forbes reports, means that only 21 of the jets are capable of fighting on a moment's notice. Thanks to poor readiness levels, just 52 percent of the 123 F-22s are available at any given time. Of these 63 jets, only a third would be ready to take off and fight on short notice. In a crisis the Air Force could conceivably get 98 of the jets in the air, upping the number of jets available on short notice to 33. The loss of just one Raptor will likely affect the entire fleet as planes are reallocated to replace the lost jet. The F-22 Raptor will eventually be replaced by a new aircraft, known for now as Penetrating Counter Air.

The Air Force originally planned to build 750 F-22s, but the lack of a peer competitor, economic recession, and competing demands from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan caused the program to end with only 187 production aircraft built. Of these only 123 aircraft are “combat coded,” fully capable of frontline combat missions. Another 28 jets are training-only fighters not fit for combat, 16 serve in the development program, and 19 are in the backup inventory. The aircraft that crashed on Friday was likely one of the 28 training jets. The small number of combat-capable F-22s, coupled with a low availability rate, Forbes reports, means that only 21 of the jets are capable of fighting on a moment's notice. Thanks to poor readiness levels, just 52 percent of the 123 F-22s are available at any given time. Of these 63 jets, only a third would be ready to take off and fight on short notice. In a crisis the Air Force could conceivably get 98 of the jets in the air, upping the number of jets available on short notice to 33. The loss of just one Raptor will likely affect the entire fleet as planes are reallocated to replace the lost jet. The F-22 Raptor will eventually be replaced by a new aircraft, known for now as Penetrating Counter Air.

 They fly in air. High-performance military fighter jets have engines powerful
enough that they can
fly straight up, like a 'rocket ship'. But aside from those, all
airplanes need air in
order to remain aloft. How fast does a fighter jet travel? Depends on which fighter jet, most fly between 1,000 and 1,400
mph. What is the airbone thechnology use in fighter jets? The airborne technology that is used in the fighter jets is the
airborne networking. How many fighter jets does the US Air Force have? about 2,500 operational fighter jets, including those used in
the fighter/bomber role. Can one pilot fly a jet?

They fly in air. High-performance military fighter jets have engines powerful
enough that they can
fly straight up, like a 'rocket ship'. But aside from those, all
airplanes need air in
order to remain aloft. How fast does a fighter jet travel? Depends on which fighter jet, most fly between 1,000 and 1,400
mph. What is the airbone thechnology use in fighter jets? The airborne technology that is used in the fighter jets is the
airborne networking. How many fighter jets does the US Air Force have? about 2,500 operational fighter jets, including those used in
the fighter/bomber role. Can one pilot fly a jet?

Can a plane fly with one engine? | FlightDeckFriend.com Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
What do the pilots do if an engine fails?
‘Memory Actions’ for an Engine Fire or Severe Damage
Crew Co-ordination
Reasons why an engine might fail or be shut down by the pilots:
What are the implications of an engine failure?
What is the most dangerous phase of flight to have an engine failure?
What happens if you lose an engine on an aircraft with more than two engines?
What are the chances of an engine failure?
 A four-engine aircraft losing a single engine is even less of an issue. A few years ago, a four-engine Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 (a jumbo jet) had an engine failure over the United States en-route to the UK. The aircraft continued all the way over the Atlantic Ocean back to the UK without any further problems. If a four-engine aircraft lost more than one engine, it can still potentially fly at a lower altitude and will perform better at lower weights. What are the chances of an engine failure? With the significant technological improvements that have occurred over the last few decades, engines are built to an incredibly high standard and are very robust as a result. Over the last few decades, engines failures have become increasing rare to the point that the majority of pilots will now only see an engine failure in the simulator over the course of their career. Safety statistics suggest that less than one in every one million flights will have an engine failure or forced engine shutdown in the air or on the ground. This works out at approximately 25 such failures a year across commercial aviation. If a failure does occur, the engine is designed to contain any problems and stop it spreading to the rest of the aircraft.

A four-engine aircraft losing a single engine is even less of an issue. A few years ago, a four-engine Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 (a jumbo jet) had an engine failure over the United States en-route to the UK. The aircraft continued all the way over the Atlantic Ocean back to the UK without any further problems. If a four-engine aircraft lost more than one engine, it can still potentially fly at a lower altitude and will perform better at lower weights. What are the chances of an engine failure? With the significant technological improvements that have occurred over the last few decades, engines are built to an incredibly high standard and are very robust as a result. Over the last few decades, engines failures have become increasing rare to the point that the majority of pilots will now only see an engine failure in the simulator over the course of their career. Safety statistics suggest that less than one in every one million flights will have an engine failure or forced engine shutdown in the air or on the ground. This works out at approximately 25 such failures a year across commercial aviation. If a failure does occur, the engine is designed to contain any problems and stop it spreading to the rest of the aircraft.

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One of the biggest considerations for aircraft buyers who don’t want to hire a full flight department is whether or not the aircraft qualifies to be flown with a single pilot. While some operators fly with two pilots for safety and redundancy reasons, the following planes are among our favorites for a number of reasons.
King Air 250
Pilatus PC-12 NG
Citation M2
Citation CJ3+
Premier 1A
Charlie Bravo’s Single-Pilot Planes For Sale
Phenom 300
Encore+
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 its takeoff and landing capabilities are among the best in its class. The CJ3+’s 53’9” wingspan produces more lift with less drag and delivers greater speed, range and fuel efficiency than previous Citation Jets. The CJ3+ progression of single-pilot jets from Cessna operates with a faster cruising speed and improved takeoff and landing performance than its predecessor; its takeoff and landing capabilities are among the best in its class. – Tweet this
In standard configuration, the nearly 16-foot long cabin seats six passengers in well-appointed comfort. Although the CJ3+ comes standard with seating for six passengers, an additional forward, side-facing seat in place of the standard large galley is available as an option. The CJ3+ cabin comes with a newly styled interior, as well as Cessna’s new “Clarity” cabin management system, LED lighting throughout and the increasingly popular in-flight Wi-Fi, improving upon the Citation Jet’s strong reputation for passenger comfort. Premier 1A
Hawker-Beechcraft’s Premier was created to compete with Cessna’s successful CJ line, which, at the time consisted of only the CJ, CJ1 and CJ2 models. Hawker-Beechcraft’s goal was to create a single-pilot business jet with minimal operating and acquisition costs, while maintaining high performance standards. The Premier 1A has one of the largest cabins among jets of its size, offering half a foot more headroom than other light jets.

its takeoff and landing capabilities are among the best in its class. The CJ3+’s 53’9” wingspan produces more lift with less drag and delivers greater speed, range and fuel efficiency than previous Citation Jets. The CJ3+ progression of single-pilot jets from Cessna operates with a faster cruising speed and improved takeoff and landing performance than its predecessor; its takeoff and landing capabilities are among the best in its class. – Tweet this
In standard configuration, the nearly 16-foot long cabin seats six passengers in well-appointed comfort. Although the CJ3+ comes standard with seating for six passengers, an additional forward, side-facing seat in place of the standard large galley is available as an option. The CJ3+ cabin comes with a newly styled interior, as well as Cessna’s new “Clarity” cabin management system, LED lighting throughout and the increasingly popular in-flight Wi-Fi, improving upon the Citation Jet’s strong reputation for passenger comfort. Premier 1A
Hawker-Beechcraft’s Premier was created to compete with Cessna’s successful CJ line, which, at the time consisted of only the CJ, CJ1 and CJ2 models. Hawker-Beechcraft’s goal was to create a single-pilot business jet with minimal operating and acquisition costs, while maintaining high performance standards. The Premier 1A has one of the largest cabins among jets of its size, offering half a foot more headroom than other light jets.

 How many fighter jets does the US Air Force have? about 2,500 operational fighter jets, including those used in
the fighter/bomber role. How many engine in fighter in aircraft? Fighter aircraft typically have 1 or 2 engines. How many planes can launch off an aircraft carrier per second? The average aircraft carrier, in the United States Navy, can put
a jet into the air every 15 seconds. The Jets need to have some
time between their takeoffs for safety. How many fighter jets in Britain? There are currently about 100 fighter jets in the Royal Air
Force. They are Eurofighter Typhoons.

How many fighter jets does the US Air Force have? about 2,500 operational fighter jets, including those used in
the fighter/bomber role. How many engine in fighter in aircraft? Fighter aircraft typically have 1 or 2 engines. How many planes can launch off an aircraft carrier per second? The average aircraft carrier, in the United States Navy, can put
a jet into the air every 15 seconds. The Jets need to have some
time between their takeoffs for safety. How many fighter jets in Britain? There are currently about 100 fighter jets in the Royal Air
Force. They are Eurofighter Typhoons.

MiG-35 Multi-Role Fighter | Military-Today.com MiG-35
MiG-35 Originally this engine was designed for MiG-29K and MiG-29KUB naval fighters. It has 7% more power than the baseline model and provides higher thrust. Engines include systems that reduce infrared and optical signature. Optionally the aircraft can be fitted with RD-33MKV engines with thrust-vectoring nozzles. Thrust can be directed in two planes. This would increase combat efficiency of the aircraft by 12-15%. Currently the only production fighter to use a two-plane thrust vectoring nozzles is the Russian Sukhoi Su-35. Other thrust-vectoring aircraft, such as F-22 Raptor and Su-30MKI have nozzles that vector only in one plane. Variants
MiG-35D is a two seat version.

MiG-35 Multi-Role Fighter | Military-Today.com

Originally this engine was designed for MiG-29K and MiG-29KUB naval fighters. It has 7% more power than the baseline model and provides higher thrust. Engines include systems that reduce infrared and optical signature. Optionally the aircraft can be fitted with RD-33MKV engines with thrust-vectoring nozzles. Thrust can be directed in two planes. This would increase combat efficiency of the aircraft by 12-15%. Currently the only production fighter to use a two-plane thrust vectoring nozzles is the Russian Sukhoi Su-35. Other thrust-vectoring aircraft, such as F-22 Raptor and Su-30MKI have nozzles that vector only in one plane. Variants
MiG-35D is a two seat version.

How many fighter pilots are there in the US? - Quora How many fighter pilots are there in the US?
How many fighter pilots are there in the US?
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 Extrapolating is complicated by several factors, including: nearly every pilot is qualified on multiple aircraft, if nothing else be
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Looking at the USAF only, at 30 Jun 2013, the USAF had 14,426 pilots of rank LTCOL and lower. [ 1] (Those above this rank are overwhelmingly in non-flying leadership positions.) Whilst I couldn't find a breakdown of pilots by aircraft type, fleet statistics [2] reveal that there are approximately 1,700 "fighters" (excluding attack and other weaponed / operational aircraft) of approximately 5,200 aircraft in the USAF fleet, or approximately one-third of all aircraft. Extrapolating is complicated by several factors, including: nearly every pilot is qualified on multiple aircraft, if nothing else because of the various training aircraft they learn to fly; most fighters are single-pilot aircraft, whereas many of the larger cargo aircraft fly with co-pilot and co-pilot; and
the ratio of pilots to aircraft varies between aircraft types. But as a very, very broad estimate, I think it would be reasonable to use the one-third ratio to estimate that there are approximately 5,000 fighter pilots in the USAF, of a total USAF population of 330,000. In other words, approximately 1 in 66 USAF personnel, and 1 in 13 officers, are fighter pilots.

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How many fighter pilots are there in the US?
How many fighter pilots are there in the US?
Teresa Babakan

Extrapolating is complicated by several factors, including: nearly every pilot is qualified on multiple aircraft, if nothing else be
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Looking at the USAF only, at 30 Jun 2013, the USAF had 14,426 pilots of rank LTCOL and lower. [ 1] (Those above this rank are overwhelmingly in non-flying leadership positions.) Whilst I couldn't find a breakdown of pilots by aircraft type, fleet statistics [2] reveal that there are approximately 1,700 "fighters" (excluding attack and other weaponed / operational aircraft) of approximately 5,200 aircraft in the USAF fleet, or approximately one-third of all aircraft. Extrapolating is complicated by several factors, including: nearly every pilot is qualified on multiple aircraft, if nothing else because of the various training aircraft they learn to fly; most fighters are single-pilot aircraft, whereas many of the larger cargo aircraft fly with co-pilot and co-pilot; and
the ratio of pilots to aircraft varies between aircraft types. But as a very, very broad estimate, I think it would be reasonable to use the one-third ratio to estimate that there are approximately 5,000 fighter pilots in the USAF, of a total USAF population of 330,000. In other words, approximately 1 in 66 USAF personnel, and 1 in 13 officers, are fighter pilots.

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ORIGINAL POST: January 30, 2015
For more about pilot training, lifestyle and culture, see chapter four in the new book.
 I spent four years as a flight engineer on a cargo jet in the mid-1990s .) Once upon a time planes also carried navigators, but the last known navigator in these parts was the old Howard Borden character from the original “Bob Newhart Show.” Long-haul flights carry augmented crews that work in shifts. There might be two copilots and a captain, two captains and a copilot, or two captains and two copilots. It varies airline to airline and with the length of flight. For example, at my airline, a ten-hour flight will carry three pilots: two copilots and a captain. Each crew member will have roughly one-third of the flight free. He or she retires to a bunk room or designated crew rest seat, while the other two remain up front. In most conversations the term “co-” implies equal.

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UPDATE: February 4, 2015
ORIGINAL POST: January 30, 2015
For more about pilot training, lifestyle and culture, see chapter four in the new book.

I spent four years as a flight engineer on a cargo jet in the mid-1990s .) Once upon a time planes also carried navigators, but the last known navigator in these parts was the old Howard Borden character from the original “Bob Newhart Show.” Long-haul flights carry augmented crews that work in shifts. There might be two copilots and a captain, two captains and a copilot, or two captains and two copilots. It varies airline to airline and with the length of flight. For example, at my airline, a ten-hour flight will carry three pilots: two copilots and a captain. Each crew member will have roughly one-third of the flight free. He or she retires to a bunk room or designated crew rest seat, while the other two remain up front. In most conversations the term “co-” implies equal.

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Many business jet owners will argue that single-pilot flying is safe, but no sane person would say it is 100 percent as safe as with a well-trained crew of two professional pilots. But in all forms of general aviation flying we trade a small amount of safety potential-a second pilot, or maybe second engine-for convenience and availability. If we didn't make some small compromises on potential safety, we would all be on the airlines because they adhere to the most rigid, and potentially safest, standards. The first company that I know of that attempted to win single-pilot certification for a business jet was Lear Jet with its original Model 23.

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For many people a single pilot in a light business jet is enough. It is understandable why some owners would want to fly their business jets without a copilot. The convenience of taking off when you want, staying as long as you want, and all other aspects of operating your own airplane are at least a little more complicated when you need two pilots. Single-pilot operation is all about flexibility and convenience. There is some cost to be saved by not hiring a copilot, but that's not a big issue. Besides, you almost certainly will pay more in insurance premiums than a qualified copilot would cost to hire. ADVERTISEMENT
Many business jet owners will argue that single-pilot flying is safe, but no sane person would say it is 100 percent as safe as with a well-trained crew of two professional pilots. But in all forms of general aviation flying we trade a small amount of safety potential-a second pilot, or maybe second engine-for convenience and availability. If we didn't make some small compromises on potential safety, we would all be on the airlines because they adhere to the most rigid, and potentially safest, standards. The first company that I know of that attempted to win single-pilot certification for a business jet was Lear Jet with its original Model 23.

Can a plane fly with one engine? | FlightDeckFriend.com Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
What do the pilots do if an engine fails?
‘Memory Actions’ for an Engine Fire or Severe Damage
Crew Co-ordination
Reasons why an engine might fail or be shut down by the pilots:
What are the implications of an engine failure?
What is the most dangerous phase of flight to have an engine failure?
What happens if you lose an engine on an aircraft with more than two engines?
What are the chances of an engine failure?
 This is summarised by the acronym; Aviate, Navigate, Communicate. The crux of this is to ensure the flight crew prioritise flying the aircraft first, ensuring that it is fully under control before verifying or correcting its navigational path and making sure it is flying where the pilots want it to fly, i.e. not heading towards a high mountain. This is followed by communicating the relevant information to all the appropriate parties, starting with Air Traffic Control. There are several different severities of engine problems that might require slightly different responses from the flight crew, defined by the level of urgency. For example, if an engine fire is indicated, this requires an immediate response after ensuring the aircraft is under control (‘Aviating’!). If for example, there was an engine fire indication, there are several ‘Memory Actions’ for the flight crew to complete. This will involve completing the engine shutting down, and subsequently deploying the fire extinguishers from memory, without the aid of a checklist. Once the engine is safely shutdown and the fire extinguished, the crew would reference that the ‘Engine Fire Memory Actions’ had been completed correctly by referencing the appropriate checklist. The checklist will then detail further tasks for the crew to complete that were not included in the ‘Memory Actions’.

This is summarised by the acronym; Aviate, Navigate, Communicate. The crux of this is to ensure the flight crew prioritise flying the aircraft first, ensuring that it is fully under control before verifying or correcting its navigational path and making sure it is flying where the pilots want it to fly, i.e. not heading towards a high mountain. This is followed by communicating the relevant information to all the appropriate parties, starting with Air Traffic Control. There are several different severities of engine problems that might require slightly different responses from the flight crew, defined by the level of urgency. For example, if an engine fire is indicated, this requires an immediate response after ensuring the aircraft is under control (‘Aviating’!). If for example, there was an engine fire indication, there are several ‘Memory Actions’ for the flight crew to complete. This will involve completing the engine shutting down, and subsequently deploying the fire extinguishers from memory, without the aid of a checklist. Once the engine is safely shutdown and the fire extinguished, the crew would reference that the ‘Engine Fire Memory Actions’ had been completed correctly by referencing the appropriate checklist. The checklist will then detail further tasks for the crew to complete that were not included in the ‘Memory Actions’.

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 However extensive training is provided for this scenario and the pilots are tested on their reactions to such an event every six-months in the simulator. They must safely deal with such a scenario to a high standard or they will not be allowed to continue to fly until adequate performance is demonstrated. During the take-off, the pilots use a carefully pre-calculated speed called V1 (pronounced “Vee One”) to determine their actions were an engine to fail. During the take-off roll, if an engine failure occurs before the V1 speed, the pilots must abort the take-off, which is known in the industry as a ‘Rejected Take-Off’ or RTO for short. If they elected to continue, the aircraft would not gain enough speed to take-off with the remaining engine power available on the runway length remaining. If a failure occurs after V1, the pilots must continue the take-off and get airborne. If the pilots tried to abort the take-off at this speed, there would not be enough runway left to safely bring the aircraft to a stop. Once the aircraft is in the air, the pilots will just concentrate on flying and controlling the aircraft until approximately 400ft. At this altitude, they will review what has occurred and carry out any ‘Memory Actions’ if required. What happens if you lose an engine on an aircraft with more than two engines?

However extensive training is provided for this scenario and the pilots are tested on their reactions to such an event every six-months in the simulator. They must safely deal with such a scenario to a high standard or they will not be allowed to continue to fly until adequate performance is demonstrated. During the take-off, the pilots use a carefully pre-calculated speed called V1 (pronounced “Vee One”) to determine their actions were an engine to fail. During the take-off roll, if an engine failure occurs before the V1 speed, the pilots must abort the take-off, which is known in the industry as a ‘Rejected Take-Off’ or RTO for short. If they elected to continue, the aircraft would not gain enough speed to take-off with the remaining engine power available on the runway length remaining. If a failure occurs after V1, the pilots must continue the take-off and get airborne. If the pilots tried to abort the take-off at this speed, there would not be enough runway left to safely bring the aircraft to a stop. Once the aircraft is in the air, the pilots will just concentrate on flying and controlling the aircraft until approximately 400ft. At this altitude, they will review what has occurred and carry out any ‘Memory Actions’ if required. What happens if you lose an engine on an aircraft with more than two engines?

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 Amongst the designs submitted to the competition were the Aerfer Sagittario 2, Breguet Br.1001 Taon, Dassault Étendard VI, Fiat G.91 and Sud-Est Baroudeur . The term entered normal use in the United States Navy by the end of the 1970s, becoming the official description of the new McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet. In 1983, the U.S. Navy even renamed each existing Fighter Attack Squadron to Strike Fighter Squadron to emphasize the air-to-surface mission (as the "Fighter Attack" designation was confused with the "Fighter" designation, which flew pure air-to-air missions). This name quickly spread to non-maritime use. When the F-15E Strike Eagle came into service, it was originally called a "dual role fighter", but it instead quickly became known as a "strike fighter". Joint Strike Fighter
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In 1995, the U.S. military's Joint Advanced Strike Technology program changed its name to the Joint Strike Fighter program. The project consequently resulted in the development of the F-35 Lightning II family of fifth generation multirole fighters to perform ground attack, reconnaissance, and air defense missions with stealth capability. Modern strike fighters
McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle
Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
Shenyang J-15S
Shenyang J-16
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Amongst the designs submitted to the competition were the Aerfer Sagittario 2, Breguet Br.1001 Taon, Dassault Étendard VI, Fiat G.91 and Sud-Est Baroudeur . The term entered normal use in the United States Navy by the end of the 1970s, becoming the official description of the new McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet. In 1983, the U.S. Navy even renamed each existing Fighter Attack Squadron to Strike Fighter Squadron to emphasize the air-to-surface mission (as the "Fighter Attack" designation was confused with the "Fighter" designation, which flew pure air-to-air missions). This name quickly spread to non-maritime use. When the F-15E Strike Eagle came into service, it was originally called a "dual role fighter", but it instead quickly became known as a "strike fighter". Joint Strike Fighter
Main article: Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
In 1995, the U.S. military's Joint Advanced Strike Technology program changed its name to the Joint Strike Fighter program. The project consequently resulted in the development of the F-35 Lightning II family of fifth generation multirole fighters to perform ground attack, reconnaissance, and air defense missions with stealth capability. Modern strike fighters
McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle
Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
Shenyang J-15S
Shenyang J-16
Sukhoi Su-30MKK
Sukhoi Su-34
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^ "Aerospace Engineering, Volume 6." Institute of the Aerospace Sciences, 1947.

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The U.S. Air Force Is Buying New F-15s After All Updated with the latest technology, the F-15X can carry nearly two dozen air-to-air missiles and will likely work together with stealth jets to take on fleets of enemy fighters. An article at Bloomberg has revealed that the USAF will request eight F-15X fighters in its budget. The service plans to buy 80 fighters over five years. That's enough to fit out a wing of 72 aircraft, divided into three squadrons of 24 planes each, with eight spares. That's just the five-year projection, though, and the service may buy additional fighters beyond 2025. The F-15X will come in two versions, a single-seat F-15CX and a twin-seat F-15EX. According to Aviation Week & Space Technology, other than crew size the two jets will be identical. Here's a Boeing promotional video for the F-15X, also known as Advanced Eagle. This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

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Updated with the latest technology, the F-15X can carry nearly two dozen air-to-air missiles and will likely work together with stealth jets to take on fleets of enemy fighters. An article at Bloomberg has revealed that the USAF will request eight F-15X fighters in its budget. The service plans to buy 80 fighters over five years. That's enough to fit out a wing of 72 aircraft, divided into three squadrons of 24 planes each, with eight spares. That's just the five-year projection, though, and the service may buy additional fighters beyond 2025. The F-15X will come in two versions, a single-seat F-15CX and a twin-seat F-15EX. According to Aviation Week & Space Technology, other than crew size the two jets will be identical. Here's a Boeing promotional video for the F-15X, also known as Advanced Eagle. This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

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F-22 vs. F-35: Which Stealth Fighter Wins in an Epic Shootout? Indeed, most studies at the time showed that a minimum of 381 Raptors were needed to ensure American air superiority. With only 187 aircraft produced, the Air Force had to adapt. The service cut down on the number of primary authorized aircraft per squadron and skimped on the backup aircraft inventory, training and test plane fleets. Instead of having 10 squadrons of 24 aircraft plus two backup jets, the Air Force has 21 aircraft plus two backup jets in six operational squadrons while test and training assets have been cut to the bone. In fact, the Air Force’s elite Weapons School and its operational test units at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada have to share about a dozen F-22s between them because there are not enough planes to equip those critical units. The shortage forced the Air Force to innovate. The service’s operational testers and Weapons School instructors—as well as frontline fighter pilots—devised ways so the F-22 could work together with conventional fourth generation fighters like F-15 so that the two types of jets could work together as an effective team. The combination of the F-22 with fourth generation jets made all the aircraft flying more effective by allowing all of the aircraft involved to best use their strengths. The F-22 brings stealth, situational awareness and sheer performance to the fight while the F-15C brings a massive load out of missiles combined with a incredibly powerful radar. But with the F-15C likely being retired in the coming years, the F-35 will have to step up.

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F-22 vs. F-35: Which Stealth Fighter Wins in an Epic Shootout?
F-22 vs. F-35: Which Stealth Fighter Wins in an Epic Shootout?

Indeed, most studies at the time showed that a minimum of 381 Raptors were needed to ensure American air superiority. With only 187 aircraft produced, the Air Force had to adapt. The service cut down on the number of primary authorized aircraft per squadron and skimped on the backup aircraft inventory, training and test plane fleets. Instead of having 10 squadrons of 24 aircraft plus two backup jets, the Air Force has 21 aircraft plus two backup jets in six operational squadrons while test and training assets have been cut to the bone. In fact, the Air Force’s elite Weapons School and its operational test units at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada have to share about a dozen F-22s between them because there are not enough planes to equip those critical units. The shortage forced the Air Force to innovate. The service’s operational testers and Weapons School instructors—as well as frontline fighter pilots—devised ways so the F-22 could work together with conventional fourth generation fighters like F-15 so that the two types of jets could work together as an effective team. The combination of the F-22 with fourth generation jets made all the aircraft flying more effective by allowing all of the aircraft involved to best use their strengths. The F-22 brings stealth, situational awareness and sheer performance to the fight while the F-15C brings a massive load out of missiles combined with a incredibly powerful radar. But with the F-15C likely being retired in the coming years, the F-35 will have to step up.

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 The project produced the Panavia Tornado, which used the same basic design to undertake a variety of roles, the Tornado IDS (Interdictor/Strike) variant and later the Panavia Tornado ADV (Air Defence Variant). By contrast, the F-15 Eagle which was another fighter aircraft of that era was designed for air superiority and interception, with the mantra "not a pound, air to ground", although the F-15C did have a rarely used secondary ground attack capability. That program eventually evolved into the F-15E Strike Eagle interdictor/strike derivative which retained the air-to-air combat lethality of earlier F-15s. The newest fighter jet that fits the definition of 'multi-role' is the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II / Joint Strike Fighter, designed to perform stealth-based ground/naval strike, fighter, reconnaissance and electronic warfare roles. Like a modern-day F-4, 3 variants of this aircraft fulfill the various strike and air defense roles among its joint service requirements: the standard variant is intended to eventually replace the F-16 and A-10 in the USAF and other Western air forces, a STOVL version intended to replace the Harrier in US Marine Corps, British Royal Air Force and Royal Navy service, and a carrier variant intended to eventually replace the older F/A-18C/D for the US Navy and other F/A-18 operators. The F-35's design goal can be compared to its larger and more air superiority-focused cousin, the F-22 Raptor . Gallery
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 nearly every pilot is qualified on multiple aircraft, if nothing else because of the various training aircraft they learn to fly; most fighters are single-pilot aircraft, whereas many of the larger cargo aircraft fly with co-pilot and co-pilot; and
the ratio of pilots to aircraft varies between aircraft types. But as a very, very broad estimate, I think it would be reasonable to use the one-third ratio to estimate that there are approximately 5,000 fighter pilots in the USAF, of a total USAF population of 330,000. In other words, approximately 1 in 66 USAF personnel, and 1 in 13 officers, are fighter pilots. [1] Air Force Personnel Center
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nearly every pilot is qualified on multiple aircraft, if nothing else because of the various training aircraft they learn to fly; most fighters are single-pilot aircraft, whereas many of the larger cargo aircraft fly with co-pilot and co-pilot; and
the ratio of pilots to aircraft varies between aircraft types. But as a very, very broad estimate, I think it would be reasonable to use the one-third ratio to estimate that there are approximately 5,000 fighter pilots in the USAF, of a total USAF population of 330,000. In other words, approximately 1 in 66 USAF personnel, and 1 in 13 officers, are fighter pilots. [1] Air Force Personnel Center
[2] List of active United States military aircraft
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I’m not positive but I will assume that this information is only available on a “need to know” basis only. That would include the military’s top brass and some staffing/personnel officers. Not you and me. The important point is that we have enough to accomplish the mission. 1.1K views
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1. Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star
The first American combat-ready fighter jet that came out victorious in the first all-jet battle in the world.
2. Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
The supersonic interceptor aircraft that set numerous world records in terms of speed and altitude.
3. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
The witness of history and the evolution of time.
4. General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
The first fighter aircraft custom-built to pull nine times the force of gravity.
5. Dassault Mirage 2000
A single-engine fourth-generation fighter and a proven jet with modern capabilities.
6. Saab JAS 39 Gripen
An exceptional air defense platform for Sweden and its European customers.
7. Chengdu J-10
A jet fighter that represents a significant milestone for the industry of China.
8. HAL Tejas
A revolutionary fighter for India’s air defense preparation for the battlefield.
9. CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder
The hallmark of the defense production of Pakistan and accounted as a successful light combat aircraft.
10. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
The most lethal, survivable, and connected fighter jet ever built.
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The first fighter jets were powered by single engines designed for air-to-air combat against other fighters as well as ground attack. These conventional single-engine fighters were lighter, cheaper, and easier to maintain than modern advanced fighter jets. In the history of aircraft development up to the period before World War II, mostly single-engine fighter planes were produced. The aviation industry focused its efforts on designing and producing single-engine military aircraft that could be efficient in short-range aerial combat.

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The first fighter jets were powered by single engines designed for air-to-air combat against other fighters as well as ground attack. These conventional single-engine fighters were lighter, cheaper, and easier to maintain than modern advanced fighter jets. In the history of aircraft development up to the period before World War II, mostly single-engine fighter planes were produced. The aviation industry focused its efforts on designing and producing single-engine military aircraft that could be efficient in short-range aerial combat.

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 The former would go on into service in the Air Force as the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The Navy, however, preferred two engines. After Northrop teamed with McDonnell Douglas, the two defense companies jointly furnished a heavily redesigned version of the YF-17 for the Navy. It would be called the F-18. It was to be produced in three models: a single-seat F-18 to replace the F-4, a single-seat A-18 to succeed the A-7 Corsair, and a two-seat TF-18 trainer that could also serve as a fighter. However, Northrop/McDonnell Douglas merged the single seat variants into a single F/A-18A, then renamed the two-seater as the F/A-18B.
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With its canted tails, the new airplane certainly looked like the YF-17, but key additions got the jet ready for service in the Navy. The airframe and landing gear were strengthened for carrier suitability, and an arrester hook and wing-fold mechanisms were added. The F/A-18's trapezoidal wing had a 20-degree sweep on the leading edge and a straight trailing edge. Leading Edge Extensions (LEX) below the canopy blended back into the wing, allowing the airplane to remain controllable at high angles of attack.

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The former would go on into service in the Air Force as the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The Navy, however, preferred two engines. After Northrop teamed with McDonnell Douglas, the two defense companies jointly furnished a heavily redesigned version of the YF-17 for the Navy. It would be called the F-18. It was to be produced in three models: a single-seat F-18 to replace the F-4, a single-seat A-18 to succeed the A-7 Corsair, and a two-seat TF-18 trainer that could also serve as a fighter. However, Northrop/McDonnell Douglas merged the single seat variants into a single F/A-18A, then renamed the two-seater as the F/A-18B.
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With its canted tails, the new airplane certainly looked like the YF-17, but key additions got the jet ready for service in the Navy. The airframe and landing gear were strengthened for carrier suitability, and an arrester hook and wing-fold mechanisms were added. The F/A-18's trapezoidal wing had a 20-degree sweep on the leading edge and a straight trailing edge. Leading Edge Extensions (LEX) below the canopy blended back into the wing, allowing the airplane to remain controllable at high angles of attack.

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One of the biggest considerations for aircraft buyers who don’t want to hire a full flight department is whether or not the aircraft qualifies to be flown with a single pilot. While some operators fly with two pilots for safety and redundancy reasons, the following planes are among our favorites for a number of reasons.
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 Although the CJ3+ comes standard with seating for six passengers, an additional forward, side-facing seat in place of the standard large galley is available as an option. The CJ3+ cabin comes with a newly styled interior, as well as Cessna’s new “Clarity” cabin management system, LED lighting throughout and the increasingly popular in-flight Wi-Fi, improving upon the Citation Jet’s strong reputation for passenger comfort. Premier 1A
Hawker-Beechcraft’s Premier was created to compete with Cessna’s successful CJ line, which, at the time consisted of only the CJ, CJ1 and CJ2 models. Hawker-Beechcraft’s goal was to create a single-pilot business jet with minimal operating and acquisition costs, while maintaining high performance standards. The Premier 1A has one of the largest cabins among jets of its size, offering half a foot more headroom than other light jets. The fuselage is made of a high-strength carbon fiber/epoxy honeycomb composite, making it one of the safest planes on the market. The only differences between the Premier 1 and Premier 1A are improved avionics and brakes, and a redesigned cabin. The Premier 1A’s unique, swept wings and Rolls-Royce engines allow it to compete with some of the fastest light jets in the industry, while maintaining low operating costs. Like its predecessor, the Premier 1A is known for its affordability, comfort and reliability, although several pilots have told us that it’s not a plane for amateurs (or people who like to fly slowly). Charlie Bravo’s Single-Pilot Planes For Sale
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 For example, if an engine fire is indicated, this requires an immediate response after ensuring the aircraft is under control (‘Aviating’!). If for example, there was an engine fire indication, there are several ‘Memory Actions’ for the flight crew to complete. This will involve completing the engine shutting down, and subsequently deploying the fire extinguishers from memory, without the aid of a checklist. Once the engine is safely shutdown and the fire extinguished, the crew would reference that the ‘Engine Fire Memory Actions’ had been completed correctly by referencing the appropriate checklist. The checklist will then detail further tasks for the crew to complete that were not included in the ‘Memory Actions’. On the other hand, if it was a straight forward engine failure with no damage indicated, there would be no ‘Memory Actions’ and the pilots would follow a checklist to diagnose and potentially restart the engine from a checklist rather than from memory. Any engine failure on a twin-engine aircraft will require the pilots to land the aircraft at the nearest suitable airport. Statistically this is unlikely to be your destination unfortunately! ‘Memory Actions’ for an Engine Fire or Severe Damage
Different types of aircraft may have different names for the various switches, handles and procedures, but the basic principle remains the same; to safely shut down and secure the engine in a timely manner.

For example, if an engine fire is indicated, this requires an immediate response after ensuring the aircraft is under control (‘Aviating’!). If for example, there was an engine fire indication, there are several ‘Memory Actions’ for the flight crew to complete. This will involve completing the engine shutting down, and subsequently deploying the fire extinguishers from memory, without the aid of a checklist. Once the engine is safely shutdown and the fire extinguished, the crew would reference that the ‘Engine Fire Memory Actions’ had been completed correctly by referencing the appropriate checklist. The checklist will then detail further tasks for the crew to complete that were not included in the ‘Memory Actions’. On the other hand, if it was a straight forward engine failure with no damage indicated, there would be no ‘Memory Actions’ and the pilots would follow a checklist to diagnose and potentially restart the engine from a checklist rather than from memory. Any engine failure on a twin-engine aircraft will require the pilots to land the aircraft at the nearest suitable airport. Statistically this is unlikely to be your destination unfortunately! ‘Memory Actions’ for an Engine Fire or Severe Damage
Different types of aircraft may have different names for the various switches, handles and procedures, but the basic principle remains the same; to safely shut down and secure the engine in a timely manner.

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1. Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star
The first American combat-ready fighter jet that came out victorious in the first all-jet battle in the world.
2. Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
The supersonic interceptor aircraft that set numerous world records in terms of speed and altitude.
3. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
The witness of history and the evolution of time.
4. General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
The first fighter aircraft custom-built to pull nine times the force of gravity.
5. Dassault Mirage 2000
A single-engine fourth-generation fighter and a proven jet with modern capabilities.
6. Saab JAS 39 Gripen
An exceptional air defense platform for Sweden and its European customers.
7. Chengdu J-10
A jet fighter that represents a significant milestone for the industry of China.
8. HAL Tejas
A revolutionary fighter for India’s air defense preparation for the battlefield.
9. CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder
The hallmark of the defense production of Pakistan and accounted as a successful light combat aircraft.
10. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
The most lethal, survivable, and connected fighter jet ever built.
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The supersonic interceptor aircraft that set numerous world records in terms of speed and altitude. The F-1-04 Starfighter was the first operational aircraft capable of sustained Mach 2 flight, with its airspeed and performance that remained monumental for many decades. The Starfighter features a lightweight design with an all-metal airframe built primarily of duralumin, thin supersonic wings, and upward-firing ejection seats for the later versions. In terms of armament, it is loaded with an M61A1 Vulcan 6-barreled Gatling cannon and a combination of four AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and other bombs and rockets. A single General Electric J79 axial-flow turbojet engine propels the Starfighter. It has a maximum dry thrust of 10,000 lbf and 15,600 lbf with afterburn. The engine was initially designed for sustained Mach 2 flight. It has a single-spool 17-stage axial compressor, an accessory drive section, a three-stage turbine, a cannular combustor, and an afterburner. 3. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
airwolfhound Mig 21 at RIAT 2019
The witness of history and the evolution of time.

Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
USAF Lockheed XF 104
The supersonic interceptor aircraft that set numerous world records in terms of speed and altitude. The F-1-04 Starfighter was the first operational aircraft capable of sustained Mach 2 flight, with its airspeed and performance that remained monumental for many decades. The Starfighter features a lightweight design with an all-metal airframe built primarily of duralumin, thin supersonic wings, and upward-firing ejection seats for the later versions. In terms of armament, it is loaded with an M61A1 Vulcan 6-barreled Gatling cannon and a combination of four AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and other bombs and rockets. A single General Electric J79 axial-flow turbojet engine propels the Starfighter. It has a maximum dry thrust of 10,000 lbf and 15,600 lbf with afterburn. The engine was initially designed for sustained Mach 2 flight. It has a single-spool 17-stage axial compressor, an accessory drive section, a three-stage turbine, a cannular combustor, and an afterburner. 3. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
airwolfhound Mig 21 at RIAT 2019
The witness of history and the evolution of time.

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What are the chances of an engine failure?
 This usually has to be corrected manually by the pilots through the rudder pedals. Any time there is an adjustment in speed, thrust or altitude, the pilots will need to ensure the aircraft remains balanced and in control. Altitude. With 50% of the aircraft’s power no longer available it will not be able to maintain its cruise altitude. If the aircraft is in the cruise at the time of the failure (which is statistically most likely), a descent will need to be quickly initiated to an intermediate altitude which can be maintained by the remaining engine (typically between 15,000ft – 25,000ft for most aircraft, depending on weight). System Redundancy. Many of the aircraft’s systems are powered by its engines. These usually include the Hydraulics, Pneumatics (which provide cabin air) and Electrics. Whilst these systems have a level of redundancy (in part through the other engine), some parts of the system may no longer be available which could affect aircraft handling and performance. Landing Performance.

This usually has to be corrected manually by the pilots through the rudder pedals. Any time there is an adjustment in speed, thrust or altitude, the pilots will need to ensure the aircraft remains balanced and in control. Altitude. With 50% of the aircraft’s power no longer available it will not be able to maintain its cruise altitude. If the aircraft is in the cruise at the time of the failure (which is statistically most likely), a descent will need to be quickly initiated to an intermediate altitude which can be maintained by the remaining engine (typically between 15,000ft – 25,000ft for most aircraft, depending on weight). System Redundancy. Many of the aircraft’s systems are powered by its engines. These usually include the Hydraulics, Pneumatics (which provide cabin air) and Electrics. Whilst these systems have a level of redundancy (in part through the other engine), some parts of the system may no longer be available which could affect aircraft handling and performance. Landing Performance.

 How many jets on an aircraft carrier? On average about 50. How many fighter pilots are on the aircraft carrier uss Ronald Reagan? 113 fighter pilots
How many fighter jets does the US have? The USAF has approx. 2132 fighter aircraft. The US Navy has probably several hundred if not over a thousand,
putting the amount of fighter jets in the US up to about 3000. How many fighter jets does Canada have? In total, the Royal Canadian Air Force have 77 fighter aircraft
in active service, plus 16 fighter training aircraft. The fighter
aircraft are all McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornets, while the
training aircraft are all BAE Systems Hawks.

How many jets on an aircraft carrier? On average about 50. How many fighter pilots are on the aircraft carrier uss Ronald Reagan? 113 fighter pilots
How many fighter jets does the US have? The USAF has approx. 2132 fighter aircraft. The US Navy has probably several hundred if not over a thousand,
putting the amount of fighter jets in the US up to about 3000. How many fighter jets does Canada have? In total, the Royal Canadian Air Force have 77 fighter aircraft
in active service, plus 16 fighter training aircraft. The fighter
aircraft are all McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornets, while the
training aircraft are all BAE Systems Hawks.

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Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
What do the pilots do if an engine fails?
‘Memory Actions’ for an Engine Fire or Severe Damage
Crew Co-ordination
Reasons why an engine might fail or be shut down by the pilots:
What are the implications of an engine failure?
What is the most dangerous phase of flight to have an engine failure?
What happens if you lose an engine on an aircraft with more than two engines?
What are the chances of an engine failure?
 Losing an engine often requires a different flap configuration for landing, in part due to the performance that must be achieved were the aircraft to abort the approach/landing and conduct a ‘go-around’. Landing with a lower flap configuration increases the landing distance required and therefore the pilots must carefully consider which airport they elect to land at. Airport weather, runway length and aircraft weight all play a part in these considerations. What is the most dangerous phase of flight to have an engine failure? For a pilot, the most testing place to have an engine failure is during the take-off phase, i.e. the start of the ground roll until the aircraft passes around 1,500ft. However extensive training is provided for this scenario and the pilots are tested on their reactions to such an event every six-months in the simulator. They must safely deal with such a scenario to a high standard or they will not be allowed to continue to fly until adequate performance is demonstrated. During the take-off, the pilots use a carefully pre-calculated speed called V1 (pronounced “Vee One”) to determine their actions were an engine to fail. During the take-off roll, if an engine failure occurs before the V1 speed, the pilots must abort the take-off, which is known in the industry as a ‘Rejected Take-Off’ or RTO for short. If they elected to continue, the aircraft would not gain enough speed to take-off with the remaining engine power available on the runway length remaining.

Losing an engine often requires a different flap configuration for landing, in part due to the performance that must be achieved were the aircraft to abort the approach/landing and conduct a ‘go-around’. Landing with a lower flap configuration increases the landing distance required and therefore the pilots must carefully consider which airport they elect to land at. Airport weather, runway length and aircraft weight all play a part in these considerations. What is the most dangerous phase of flight to have an engine failure? For a pilot, the most testing place to have an engine failure is during the take-off phase, i.e. the start of the ground roll until the aircraft passes around 1,500ft. However extensive training is provided for this scenario and the pilots are tested on their reactions to such an event every six-months in the simulator. They must safely deal with such a scenario to a high standard or they will not be allowed to continue to fly until adequate performance is demonstrated. During the take-off, the pilots use a carefully pre-calculated speed called V1 (pronounced “Vee One”) to determine their actions were an engine to fail. During the take-off roll, if an engine failure occurs before the V1 speed, the pilots must abort the take-off, which is known in the industry as a ‘Rejected Take-Off’ or RTO for short. If they elected to continue, the aircraft would not gain enough speed to take-off with the remaining engine power available on the runway length remaining.

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 Flying such missions, which were inconceivable when the F-35 was first designed, would force a Joint Strike Fighter to refuel from aerial refueling tankers and carry external fuel tanks that would make it much easier to see on radar. The F-22 and F-35 are so-called “fifth-generation fighters” mainly due to their use of stealth technology. A “four-and-a-half” generation fighter generally means a non-stealthy fighter with fifth-generation tech inside. Maintaining a jet’s stealthy coatings and materials is a huge part of the F-35’s high operating cost, so chucking stealth would save a lot of money. The fighter would have some anti-radar technology built in, like the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighters, but it would lack the straight lines and angular shaping of stealth jets. South Korea is developing a 4.5-generation fighter, tentatively known as KF-X.
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A four-and-a-half generation fighter would be larger than the F-16, in order to accommodate a larger internal fuel supply. The rest of the plane would likely have the same feature set as the F-35, including an advanced electronically scanned array radar, 360-degree array of infrared cameras, and the ability to share data with other U.S. military aircraft, ships, and other systems. Like the F-16, the new plane would have a single engine. What would this mean for the F-35? The Air Force still needs F-35s to help clear the skies of enemy aircraft and penetrate enemy air defenses—but it could considerably reduce its purchase of the fighter jets.

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Flying such missions, which were inconceivable when the F-35 was first designed, would force a Joint Strike Fighter to refuel from aerial refueling tankers and carry external fuel tanks that would make it much easier to see on radar. The F-22 and F-35 are so-called “fifth-generation fighters” mainly due to their use of stealth technology. A “four-and-a-half” generation fighter generally means a non-stealthy fighter with fifth-generation tech inside. Maintaining a jet’s stealthy coatings and materials is a huge part of the F-35’s high operating cost, so chucking stealth would save a lot of money. The fighter would have some anti-radar technology built in, like the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighters, but it would lack the straight lines and angular shaping of stealth jets. South Korea is developing a 4.5-generation fighter, tentatively known as KF-X.
JUNG YEON-JEGetty Images
A four-and-a-half generation fighter would be larger than the F-16, in order to accommodate a larger internal fuel supply. The rest of the plane would likely have the same feature set as the F-35, including an advanced electronically scanned array radar, 360-degree array of infrared cameras, and the ability to share data with other U.S. military aircraft, ships, and other systems. Like the F-16, the new plane would have a single engine. What would this mean for the F-35? The Air Force still needs F-35s to help clear the skies of enemy aircraft and penetrate enemy air defenses—but it could considerably reduce its purchase of the fighter jets.

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Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
What do the pilots do if an engine fails?
‘Memory Actions’ for an Engine Fire or Severe Damage
Crew Co-ordination
Reasons why an engine might fail or be shut down by the pilots:
What are the implications of an engine failure?
What is the most dangerous phase of flight to have an engine failure?
What happens if you lose an engine on an aircraft with more than two engines?
What are the chances of an engine failure?
 Asymmetric Thrust / Controllability. The first implication is the asymmetric thrust that will be produced. If an engine fails and is shutdown, the other engine’s thrust is increased to stop a decay in airspeed. This results in the aircraft wanting to turn away from the working engine and entering a turn. If left unchecked, this will result in loss of control of the aircraft. This usually has to be corrected manually by the pilots through the rudder pedals. Any time there is an adjustment in speed, thrust or altitude, the pilots will need to ensure the aircraft remains balanced and in control. Altitude. With 50% of the aircraft’s power no longer available it will not be able to maintain its cruise altitude. If the aircraft is in the cruise at the time of the failure (which is statistically most likely), a descent will need to be quickly initiated to an intermediate altitude which can be maintained by the remaining engine (typically between 15,000ft – 25,000ft for most aircraft, depending on weight).

Asymmetric Thrust / Controllability. The first implication is the asymmetric thrust that will be produced. If an engine fails and is shutdown, the other engine’s thrust is increased to stop a decay in airspeed. This results in the aircraft wanting to turn away from the working engine and entering a turn. If left unchecked, this will result in loss of control of the aircraft. This usually has to be corrected manually by the pilots through the rudder pedals. Any time there is an adjustment in speed, thrust or altitude, the pilots will need to ensure the aircraft remains balanced and in control. Altitude. With 50% of the aircraft’s power no longer available it will not be able to maintain its cruise altitude. If the aircraft is in the cruise at the time of the failure (which is statistically most likely), a descent will need to be quickly initiated to an intermediate altitude which can be maintained by the remaining engine (typically between 15,000ft – 25,000ft for most aircraft, depending on weight).

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Reasons for engine failure
What to do it the engine fails – first actions
Looking for a landing site
Restarting the engine
Putting out a mayday call on the radio
The actual landing
Engine Failure after takeoff
Some notes about planes with more than one engine
Prevention is better than cure
Some final thoughts
 If there is a significant crosswind, you can also consider landing into wind. There will be no time for an attempted restart, and probably not enough time for shutdown checks or even a mayday call – although the last of these is a good idea if at all possible. Hopefully someone at the airport will have seen your plight and alerted the emergency services anyway. Some notes about planes with more than one engine
Of course, if you are flying a twin and one engine fails, you are in a much better position. However, landing a twin engined aircraft on one engine is not easy, and requires specialist training. Some aircraft are easier to land with only one engine than others. Indeed, in some types pilots joke that the remaining engine simply enables you to fly to the crash site! Of course, in the even of running out of fuel it is possible for both engines to fail! If this happens, you would be in the same position as the pilot of a single engined aircraft. Prevention is better than cure
Of course, the best way to deal with engine failure is not to have one in the first place.

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Plane Engine Failure: Why It Happens and What to Do
Plane Engine Failure: Why It Happens and What to Do
Reasons for engine failure
What to do it the engine fails – first actions
Looking for a landing site
Restarting the engine
Putting out a mayday call on the radio
The actual landing
Engine Failure after takeoff
Some notes about planes with more than one engine
Prevention is better than cure
Some final thoughts

If there is a significant crosswind, you can also consider landing into wind. There will be no time for an attempted restart, and probably not enough time for shutdown checks or even a mayday call – although the last of these is a good idea if at all possible. Hopefully someone at the airport will have seen your plight and alerted the emergency services anyway. Some notes about planes with more than one engine
Of course, if you are flying a twin and one engine fails, you are in a much better position. However, landing a twin engined aircraft on one engine is not easy, and requires specialist training. Some aircraft are easier to land with only one engine than others. Indeed, in some types pilots joke that the remaining engine simply enables you to fly to the crash site! Of course, in the even of running out of fuel it is possible for both engines to fail! If this happens, you would be in the same position as the pilot of a single engined aircraft. Prevention is better than cure
Of course, the best way to deal with engine failure is not to have one in the first place.

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 or maybe two captains and two copilots. It varies airline to airline and with the length of flight. For example, at my airline, a ten-hour flight will carry three pilots: two copilots and a captain. Each crew member will have roughly one-third of the flight free. He or she retires to a bunk room or designated crew rest seat, while the other two remain up front. Epaulets photo by the author. Back to the Ask the Pilot Home Page Visit the Blog Archive Back to Top!

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or maybe two captains and two copilots. It varies airline to airline and with the length of flight. For example, at my airline, a ten-hour flight will carry three pilots: two copilots and a captain. Each crew member will have roughly one-third of the flight free. He or she retires to a bunk room or designated crew rest seat, while the other two remain up front. Epaulets photo by the author. Back to the Ask the Pilot Home Page Visit the Blog Archive Back to Top!

 How many fighter Jets in US? about 2,500 operational fighter jets, including those used in
the fighter/bomber role. How high can the highest fighter jet fly? Some models of fighter jets have flown suborbital trajectories
with apogees above 50 miles (80.47 km). How many types of fighter jets are there? there are more than 250 different kinds of fighter jets. How many fighter jets does the RAF have? Raf as 500.000 fighter jets and 500.000 bombers
Who designed the Lamborghini Reventon? The Reventon was designed after the look of fighter jets, to be
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How many fighter Jets in US? about 2,500 operational fighter jets, including those used in
the fighter/bomber role. How high can the highest fighter jet fly? Some models of fighter jets have flown suborbital trajectories
with apogees above 50 miles (80.47 km). How many types of fighter jets are there? there are more than 250 different kinds of fighter jets. How many fighter jets does the RAF have? Raf as 500.000 fighter jets and 500.000 bombers
Who designed the Lamborghini Reventon? The Reventon was designed after the look of fighter jets, to be
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Japan Says So Long to the F-4 Phantom II Fighter 本日午後の #百里基地 。 午前中の曇天が一転、輝く青空の下、 #偵察航空隊 #501SQ 最後の飛行訓練が行われました。 # RFー4 を導入し、百里で運用を開始してから約45年。そして部隊創設からは59年。偵空隊は年度末をもって廃止されます。感謝惜別万感。様々な思いが詰まった #ﾗｽﾄﾌﾗｲﾄ となりました pic.twitter.com/zicAJCL5nc
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The McDonnell Douglas corporation developed the F-4 Phantom II, a multi-role fighter jet, in the late 1950s. The large, twin-engine, two-seat aircraft was designed to handle both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, and served with the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and the air forces of eleven other countries, including Japan. In many respects, it was a precursor to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The fighter is slowly fading from service worldwide, with only three countries still flying the “Phantastic Phantom”: Japan, South Korea, and Turkey. A 501 squadron ground crew bids an over water F-4 camouflage F-4 goodbye. Hyakuri Air Base
Japan purchased more than 150 F-4EJ fighters—12 delivered from the U.S. and 138 built under license in Japan and featuring the “J” suffix. The RF-4EJ was an unarmed version of the F-4EJ designed to fly reconnaissance missions against enemy forces on the ground.

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Japan Says So Long to the F-4 Phantom II Fighter
Japan Says So Long to the F-4 Phantom II Fighter

本日午後の #百里基地 。 午前中の曇天が一転、輝く青空の下、 #偵察航空隊 #501SQ 最後の飛行訓練が行われました。 # RFー4 を導入し、百里で運用を開始してから約45年。そして部隊創設からは59年。偵空隊は年度末をもって廃止されます。感謝惜別万感。様々な思いが詰まった #ﾗｽﾄﾌﾗｲﾄ となりました pic.twitter.com/zicAJCL5nc
— 航空自衛隊百里基地 (@jasdf_hyakuri) March 9, 2020
The McDonnell Douglas corporation developed the F-4 Phantom II, a multi-role fighter jet, in the late 1950s. The large, twin-engine, two-seat aircraft was designed to handle both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, and served with the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and the air forces of eleven other countries, including Japan. In many respects, it was a precursor to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The fighter is slowly fading from service worldwide, with only three countries still flying the “Phantastic Phantom”: Japan, South Korea, and Turkey. A 501 squadron ground crew bids an over water F-4 camouflage F-4 goodbye. Hyakuri Air Base
Japan purchased more than 150 F-4EJ fighters—12 delivered from the U.S. and 138 built under license in Japan and featuring the “J” suffix. The RF-4EJ was an unarmed version of the F-4EJ designed to fly reconnaissance missions against enemy forces on the ground.

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 The Hawker Hart was also quite 'multirole' in its numerous variants, being designed as a light bomber but serving as an army cooperation aircraft, a two-seat fighter, a fleet spotter, a fighter-bomber (in fact it was probably the first) and a trainer. The US joint forces F-4 Phantom II built by McDonnell-Douglas also fits the definition of a multi-role aircraft in its various configurations of the basic airframe design. The various F-4 Phantom II configurations were used in air-to-air, fighter bomber, reconnaissance, and suppression of enemy air defenses ( SEAD) mission roles to name a few. The first use of the term was by the multinational European project named Multi-Role Combat Aircraft, which was formed in 1968 to produce an aircraft capable of tactical strike, aerial reconnaissance, air defense, and maritime roles. The design was aimed to replace a multitude of different types in the cooperating air forces. The project produced the Panavia Tornado, which used the same basic design to undertake a variety of roles, the Tornado IDS (Interdictor/Strike) variant and later the Panavia Tornado ADV (Air Defence Variant). By contrast, the F-15 Eagle which was another fighter aircraft of that era was designed for air superiority and interception, with the mantra "not a pound, air to ground", although the F-15C did have a rarely used secondary ground attack capability. That program eventually evolved into the F-15E Strike Eagle interdictor/strike derivative which retained the air-to-air combat lethality of earlier F-15s. The newest fighter jet that fits the definition of 'multi-role' is the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II / Joint Strike Fighter, designed to perform stealth-based ground/naval strike, fighter, reconnaissance and electronic warfare roles. Like a modern-day F-4, 3 variants of this aircraft fulfill the various strike and air defense roles among its joint service requirements:

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The F-35 brings a decisive advantage to the battlespace, providing an asymmetric advantage across the multi-domain spectrum. The F-35’s transformational capabilities enable pilots to operate in any environment, against any threat.

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Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
What do the pilots do if an engine fails?
‘Memory Actions’ for an Engine Fire or Severe Damage
Crew Co-ordination
Reasons why an engine might fail or be shut down by the pilots:
What are the implications of an engine failure?
What is the most dangerous phase of flight to have an engine failure?
What happens if you lose an engine on an aircraft with more than two engines?
What are the chances of an engine failure?
 On the other hand, if it was a straight forward engine failure with no damage indicated, there would be no ‘Memory Actions’ and the pilots would follow a checklist to diagnose and potentially restart the engine from a checklist rather than from memory. Any engine failure on a twin-engine aircraft will require the pilots to land the aircraft at the nearest suitable airport. Statistically this is unlikely to be your destination unfortunately! ‘Memory Actions’ for an Engine Fire or Severe Damage
Different types of aircraft may have different names for the various switches, handles and procedures, but the basic principle remains the same; to safely shut down and secure the engine in a timely manner. These steps are typically as follows: Disengage the Autothrottle – this stops automatic thrust control. Reduce the thrust on the damaged engine to idle – this involves moving the respective thrust lever all the way back to its idle position. Fuel control switch to off – this closes the fuel valve, stopping fuel flow to the engine. Pull the fire handle switch – this typically disengages the electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and fuel systems from the respective engine.

Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
Can a passenger jet fly with only one engine?
What do the pilots do if an engine fails?
‘Memory Actions’ for an Engine Fire or Severe Damage
Crew Co-ordination
Reasons why an engine might fail or be shut down by the pilots:
What are the implications of an engine failure?
What is the most dangerous phase of flight to have an engine failure?
What happens if you lose an engine on an aircraft with more than two engines?
What are the chances of an engine failure?

On the other hand, if it was a straight forward engine failure with no damage indicated, there would be no ‘Memory Actions’ and the pilots would follow a checklist to diagnose and potentially restart the engine from a checklist rather than from memory. Any engine failure on a twin-engine aircraft will require the pilots to land the aircraft at the nearest suitable airport. Statistically this is unlikely to be your destination unfortunately! ‘Memory Actions’ for an Engine Fire or Severe Damage
Different types of aircraft may have different names for the various switches, handles and procedures, but the basic principle remains the same; to safely shut down and secure the engine in a timely manner. These steps are typically as follows: Disengage the Autothrottle – this stops automatic thrust control. Reduce the thrust on the damaged engine to idle – this involves moving the respective thrust lever all the way back to its idle position. Fuel control switch to off – this closes the fuel valve, stopping fuel flow to the engine. Pull the fire handle switch – this typically disengages the electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and fuel systems from the respective engine.

The 10 Best Single-Engine Fighter Jets - Aero Corner The 10 Best Single-Engine Fighter Jets
The 10 Best Single-Engine Fighter Jets
Table of Contents
1. Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star
The first American combat-ready fighter jet that came out victorious in the first all-jet battle in the world.
2. Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
The supersonic interceptor aircraft that set numerous world records in terms of speed and altitude.
3. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
The witness of history and the evolution of time.
4. General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
The first fighter aircraft custom-built to pull nine times the force of gravity.
5. Dassault Mirage 2000
A single-engine fourth-generation fighter and a proven jet with modern capabilities.
6. Saab JAS 39 Gripen
An exceptional air defense platform for Sweden and its European customers.
7. Chengdu J-10
A jet fighter that represents a significant milestone for the industry of China.
8. HAL Tejas
A revolutionary fighter for India’s air defense preparation for the battlefield.
9. CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder
The hallmark of the defense production of Pakistan and accounted as a successful light combat aircraft.
10. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
The most lethal, survivable, and connected fighter jet ever built.
About the Author
 The supersonic jet fighter and interceptor MiG-21 has been in service for six decades in different parts of the world. It had the longest production run of any combat aircraft in aviation history, flown by approximately sixty countries, and operated by almost forty air forces around the globe. The MiG-21 was the first successful Russian-built aircraft incorporating both characteristics of a fighter and an interceptor in one aircraft that stood the test of time. It would transcend Mach 2.0, with an internal cannon and can carry a variety of missiles, bombs, and rockets. The supersonic jet’s engine is powered by a single Tumansky R-25 turbojet with a distinguishing feature of a second fuel pump in the afterburning stage. The engine is a two-spool axial-flow turbojet that has a maximum afterburning thrust of 15,640 lbf. 4. General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Editorial Team F 16 Fighting Falcon
The first fighter aircraft custom-built to pull nine times the force of gravity. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has showcased its ability in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack with a relatively low cost and powerful weapon systems for the United States Air Force. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is the first fighter built to be unstable to enhance maneuverability.

The 10 Best Single-Engine Fighter Jets
The 10 Best Single-Engine Fighter Jets
Table of Contents
1. Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star
The first American combat-ready fighter jet that came out victorious in the first all-jet battle in the world.
2. Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
The supersonic interceptor aircraft that set numerous world records in terms of speed and altitude.
3. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
The witness of history and the evolution of time.
4. General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
The first fighter aircraft custom-built to pull nine times the force of gravity.
5. Dassault Mirage 2000
A single-engine fourth-generation fighter and a proven jet with modern capabilities.
6. Saab JAS 39 Gripen
An exceptional air defense platform for Sweden and its European customers.
7. Chengdu J-10
A jet fighter that represents a significant milestone for the industry of China.
8. HAL Tejas
A revolutionary fighter for India’s air defense preparation for the battlefield.
9. CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder
The hallmark of the defense production of Pakistan and accounted as a successful light combat aircraft.
10. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
The most lethal, survivable, and connected fighter jet ever built.
About the Author

The supersonic jet fighter and interceptor MiG-21 has been in service for six decades in different parts of the world. It had the longest production run of any combat aircraft in aviation history, flown by approximately sixty countries, and operated by almost forty air forces around the globe. The MiG-21 was the first successful Russian-built aircraft incorporating both characteristics of a fighter and an interceptor in one aircraft that stood the test of time. It would transcend Mach 2.0, with an internal cannon and can carry a variety of missiles, bombs, and rockets. The supersonic jet’s engine is powered by a single Tumansky R-25 turbojet with a distinguishing feature of a second fuel pump in the afterburning stage. The engine is a two-spool axial-flow turbojet that has a maximum afterburning thrust of 15,640 lbf. 4. General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Editorial Team F 16 Fighting Falcon
The first fighter aircraft custom-built to pull nine times the force of gravity. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has showcased its ability in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack with a relatively low cost and powerful weapon systems for the United States Air Force. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is the first fighter built to be unstable to enhance maneuverability.

Single Pilot Jets | Flying Single Pilot Jets
Single Pilot Jets For example, the landing gear handle needs to be easily reachable from the left seat, which is not always the case in jets. The design of the basic controls is also crucial. For example, it would be almost impossible to get single-pilot approval for a jet with tiller steering for the nosewheel because at crucial times during takeoff or landing the left seat pilot needs one hand for the tiller and the other for the throttles, with nothing left for the flight controls. All other controls, switches and essential items must also be located so a single pilot can easily see and reach them. And the autopilot must be fully and seamlessly integrated into the airplane and its navigation systems, and the complete autopilot system must be functional for every flight with only one pilot. ADVERTISEMENT
After the FAA determines that a pilot can physically manage the cockpit from the left seat, actual flight testing determines if the airplane will be approved for single-pilot flight. What typically happens is that FAA certification pilots fly the new type from the left seat through various maneuvers, but most importantly, the pilots fly typical flights to determine the workload. The FAA pilots fly the airplane into busy airspace on standard IFR clearances with no special ATC handling and with no help from a copilot. And the FAA pilots do not have a great deal of time in the airplane because it is, of course, new, so they are taking a fresh look at the tasks a pilot must perform. Airspeeds are, of course, important because a jet that can fly slower in the terminal area gives the single pilot more time to manage the cockpit.

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For example, the landing gear handle needs to be easily reachable from the left seat, which is not always the case in jets. The design of the basic controls is also crucial. For example, it would be almost impossible to get single-pilot approval for a jet with tiller steering for the nosewheel because at crucial times during takeoff or landing the left seat pilot needs one hand for the tiller and the other for the throttles, with nothing left for the flight controls. All other controls, switches and essential items must also be located so a single pilot can easily see and reach them. And the autopilot must be fully and seamlessly integrated into the airplane and its navigation systems, and the complete autopilot system must be functional for every flight with only one pilot. ADVERTISEMENT
After the FAA determines that a pilot can physically manage the cockpit from the left seat, actual flight testing determines if the airplane will be approved for single-pilot flight. What typically happens is that FAA certification pilots fly the new type from the left seat through various maneuvers, but most importantly, the pilots fly typical flights to determine the workload. The FAA pilots fly the airplane into busy airspace on standard IFR clearances with no special ATC handling and with no help from a copilot. And the FAA pilots do not have a great deal of time in the airplane because it is, of course, new, so they are taking a fresh look at the tasks a pilot must perform. Airspeeds are, of course, important because a jet that can fly slower in the terminal area gives the single pilot more time to manage the cockpit.

The 10 Best Single-Engine Fighter Jets - Aero Corner The 10 Best Single-Engine Fighter Jets
The 10 Best Single-Engine Fighter Jets
Table of Contents
1. Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star
The first American combat-ready fighter jet that came out victorious in the first all-jet battle in the world.
2. Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
The supersonic interceptor aircraft that set numerous world records in terms of speed and altitude.
3. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
The witness of history and the evolution of time.
4. General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
The first fighter aircraft custom-built to pull nine times the force of gravity.
5. Dassault Mirage 2000
A single-engine fourth-generation fighter and a proven jet with modern capabilities.
6. Saab JAS 39 Gripen
An exceptional air defense platform for Sweden and its European customers.
7. Chengdu J-10
A jet fighter that represents a significant milestone for the industry of China.
8. HAL Tejas
A revolutionary fighter for India’s air defense preparation for the battlefield.
9. CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder
The hallmark of the defense production of Pakistan and accounted as a successful light combat aircraft.
10. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
The most lethal, survivable, and connected fighter jet ever built.
About the Author
 The F-35 has made an end to that long standing requirement for a variety of reasons. This is a list of the best single-engine fighter jets ordered according to its age. 1. Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star
USAF US Air Force Lockheed P 80 Shooting Star
The first American combat-ready fighter jet that came out victorious in the first all-jet battle in the world. The P-80 Shooting Star is undeniably the most successful first-generation fighter jet in the world. The shooting star was fast as its name with a top speed of approximately 600 mph. It was designed with straight wings, conventional all-metal airframe, thin low wing, tricycle undercarriage, and the first operational jet fighter to fit the engine close to the center of the fuselage for the center of gravity. The P-80 Shooting Star is powered by an Allison J33-A-35 centrifugal compressor turbojet with 4,600 lbf dry thrust and 5,400 lbf with water-alcohol injection. It has a single-stage, double-sided centrifugal compressors, 14 can type stainless steel combustion chambers and a single-stage axial turbine. 2.

The F-35 has made an end to that long standing requirement for a variety of reasons. This is a list of the best single-engine fighter jets ordered according to its age. 1. Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star
USAF US Air Force Lockheed P 80 Shooting Star
The first American combat-ready fighter jet that came out victorious in the first all-jet battle in the world. The P-80 Shooting Star is undeniably the most successful first-generation fighter jet in the world. The shooting star was fast as its name with a top speed of approximately 600 mph. It was designed with straight wings, conventional all-metal airframe, thin low wing, tricycle undercarriage, and the first operational jet fighter to fit the engine close to the center of the fuselage for the center of gravity. The P-80 Shooting Star is powered by an Allison J33-A-35 centrifugal compressor turbojet with 4,600 lbf dry thrust and 5,400 lbf with water-alcohol injection. It has a single-stage, double-sided centrifugal compressors, 14 can type stainless steel combustion chambers and a single-stage axial turbine. 2.

Driving the Wing - How Stealth Bombers Work | HowStuffWorks How Stealth Bombers Work
How Stealth Bombers Work
Driving the Wing
Run your cursor over the text to locate the plane's major components.
The Crew and Support
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The computer also does a lot of work independent of the pilot's input. It constantly monitors gyroscopic sensors to keep track of the plane's attitude -- its position relative to the airflow. If the plane starts to turn unexpectedly, the computer automatically moves the rudders to counteract the turning force. The corrections are so precise that the pilot usually won't feel any shift at all. The B-2 also has a small wedge-shaped flap in the middle of the trailing edge. The computer adjusts this flap, called the gust load alleviation system (GLAS), to counteract air turbulence forces. The Crew and Support
The B-2 bomber needs only a two-person crew -- a pilot and a mission commander who sit in a cockpit at the front of the plane. By comparison, the B-52 bomber has a five-person crew, and the B-1B has a four-person crew. The original idea of the B-2 was that it wouldn't need any support aircraft. Because of its stealth capabilities, it should be able to penetrate enemy airspace without fire support, doing the work of dozens of planes.

How Stealth Bombers Work
How Stealth Bombers Work
Driving the Wing
Run your cursor over the text to locate the plane's major components.
The Crew and Support

Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Defense
The computer also does a lot of work independent of the pilot's input. It constantly monitors gyroscopic sensors to keep track of the plane's attitude -- its position relative to the airflow. If the plane starts to turn unexpectedly, the computer automatically moves the rudders to counteract the turning force. The corrections are so precise that the pilot usually won't feel any shift at all. The B-2 also has a small wedge-shaped flap in the middle of the trailing edge. The computer adjusts this flap, called the gust load alleviation system (GLAS), to counteract air turbulence forces. The Crew and Support
The B-2 bomber needs only a two-person crew -- a pilot and a mission commander who sit in a cockpit at the front of the plane. By comparison, the B-52 bomber has a five-person crew, and the B-1B has a four-person crew. The original idea of the B-2 was that it wouldn't need any support aircraft. Because of its stealth capabilities, it should be able to penetrate enemy airspace without fire support, doing the work of dozens of planes.

 4 times less likely to develop problems in TWO of its engines. Surprisingly safety doesn't improve significantly with 3 or 4 engines. A dual failure in the 3 engine types usually

  creates an unacceptable loss of performance. In the 4 engine types a dual failure on the same side creates a

  directional control dilemma. The Pilot Makes All The Difference
Two engines are better than one, but ...
Proficiency
Incompletely trained or rusty pilots can fly multi engine airplanes, but not safely. In normal

    operations they would be at least twice safer flying a single engine airplane. This is due to the higher probability

    of any of the engines failing in a multi and the consequences of not being prepared to handle those cases. Oceans
Long over water flights are safer in multi-engine airplanes, but only with proper preflight planning. The pilot needs

    to make computations which prove that, in case of an engine failure, enough range is available to reach the

    destination, the departure, or the alternate airport. The computations should assume the worst possible moment for

    engine failure - the equal time point - and take into consideration existing winds and temperatures.

4 times less likely to develop problems in TWO of its engines. Surprisingly safety doesn't improve significantly with 3 or 4 engines. A dual failure in the 3 engine types usually

  creates an unacceptable loss of performance. In the 4 engine types a dual failure on the same side creates a

  directional control dilemma. The Pilot Makes All The Difference
Two engines are better than one, but ...
Proficiency
Incompletely trained or rusty pilots can fly multi engine airplanes, but not safely. In normal

    operations they would be at least twice safer flying a single engine airplane. This is due to the higher probability

    of any of the engines failing in a multi and the consequences of not being prepared to handle those cases. Oceans
Long over water flights are safer in multi-engine airplanes, but only with proper preflight planning. The pilot needs

    to make computations which prove that, in case of an engine failure, enough range is available to reach the

    destination, the departure, or the alternate airport. The computations should assume the worst possible moment for

    engine failure - the equal time point - and take into consideration existing winds and temperatures.

U.S. Air Force Buying 80 New F-15X Fighter Planes The U.S. Air Force Is Buying New F-15s After All
The U.S. Air Force Is Buying New F-15s After All USAFGetty Images
Why does the Air Force want to buy a better version of an older non-stealth fighter when it's already got plenty of F-35s on the way? The running theory is that the F-15X will complement the F-22 Raptor and the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter in the air combat mission. The F-22 and F-35 can carry only six and four air-to-air missiles respectively, tucked away in internal weapons bays. Both jets can tack on external pylons to carry more weapons, but doing so would ruin their carefully designed stealth profiles. In combat, the Air Force could pair an F-35 Joint Strike Fighter with an F-15X, with the F-35 remaining hidden from enemy sensors and quietly marking targets for the F-15X to kill. With up to 22 missiles on the F-15X, this combination could take out a lot of enemy aircraft before running out of ammunition. Another theoretical mission for the F-15X would be the suppression of enemy air defenses. Such units are specifically trained and equipped to hunt down air-defense systems on the ground, identifying them and targeting them with radar-homing missiles. Currently, this mission is assigned to single-seat F-16 fighters. A two-seat aircraft with plenty of room for electronic warfare pods and munitions racks—and air-to-air missiles in case enemy fighters come calling—would make for a great "Wild Weasel," as these planes are frequently called.

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Why does the Air Force want to buy a better version of an older non-stealth fighter when it's already got plenty of F-35s on the way? The running theory is that the F-15X will complement the F-22 Raptor and the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter in the air combat mission. The F-22 and F-35 can carry only six and four air-to-air missiles respectively, tucked away in internal weapons bays. Both jets can tack on external pylons to carry more weapons, but doing so would ruin their carefully designed stealth profiles. In combat, the Air Force could pair an F-35 Joint Strike Fighter with an F-15X, with the F-35 remaining hidden from enemy sensors and quietly marking targets for the F-15X to kill. With up to 22 missiles on the F-15X, this combination could take out a lot of enemy aircraft before running out of ammunition. Another theoretical mission for the F-15X would be the suppression of enemy air defenses. Such units are specifically trained and equipped to hunt down air-defense systems on the ground, identifying them and targeting them with radar-homing missiles. Currently, this mission is assigned to single-seat F-16 fighters. A two-seat aircraft with plenty of room for electronic warfare pods and munitions racks—and air-to-air missiles in case enemy fighters come calling—would make for a great "Wild Weasel," as these planes are frequently called.

Fighter pilot - Wikipedia Fighter pilot
Fighter pilot
Contents
Recruitment
Fitness
Tactics
Offensive
Defensive
Defense against missiles
G-force
Notable fighter pilots
Female fighter pilots
See also
References
Further reading
Non-fiction
Fiction
External links
 A fighter pilot is a military aviator trained to engage in air-to-air combat, air-to-ground combat and sometimes electronic warfare while in the cockpit of a fighter aircraft. Fighter pilots undergo specialized training in aerial warfare and dogfighting (close range aerial combat). A fighter pilot with at least five air-to-air kills becomes known as an ace . Contents
1 Recruitment
2 Fitness
3 Tactics
3.1 Offensive
3.2 Defensive
3.3 Defense against missiles
3.4 G-force
4 Notable fighter pilots
5 Female fighter pilots
6 See also
7 References
8 Further reading
8.1 Non-fiction
8.2 Fiction
9 External links
Recruitment
Fighter pilots are one of the most highly regarded and desirable positions of any air force. Selection processes only accept the elite out of all the potential candidates. An individual who possesses an exceptional academic record, physical fitness, healthy well-being, and a strong mental drive will have a higher chance of being selected for pilot training. Candidates are also expected to exhibit strong leadership and teamwork abilities. As such, in nearly all air forces, fighter pilots, as are pilots of most other aircraft, are commissioned officers . Fitness
Female USAF fighter pilots heading to their jets before takeoff (2006)
Fighter pilots must be in optimal health to handle the physical demands of modern aerial warfare. Excellent heart condition is required, as the increased "G's" a pilot experiences in a turn can cause stress on the cardiovascular system.

Fighter pilot - Wikipedia

A fighter pilot is a military aviator trained to engage in air-to-air combat, air-to-ground combat and sometimes electronic warfare while in the cockpit of a fighter aircraft. Fighter pilots undergo specialized training in aerial warfare and dogfighting (close range aerial combat). A fighter pilot with at least five air-to-air kills becomes known as an ace . Contents
1 Recruitment
2 Fitness
3 Tactics
3.1 Offensive
3.2 Defensive
3.3 Defense against missiles
3.4 G-force
4 Notable fighter pilots
5 Female fighter pilots
6 See also
7 References
8 Further reading
8.1 Non-fiction
8.2 Fiction
9 External links
Recruitment
Fighter pilots are one of the most highly regarded and desirable positions of any air force. Selection processes only accept the elite out of all the potential candidates. An individual who possesses an exceptional academic record, physical fitness, healthy well-being, and a strong mental drive will have a higher chance of being selected for pilot training. Candidates are also expected to exhibit strong leadership and teamwork abilities. As such, in nearly all air forces, fighter pilots, as are pilots of most other aircraft, are commissioned officers . Fitness
Female USAF fighter pilots heading to their jets before takeoff (2006)
Fighter pilots must be in optimal health to handle the physical demands of modern aerial warfare. Excellent heart condition is required, as the increased "G's" a pilot experiences in a turn can cause stress on the cardiovascular system.

F-22 vs. F-35: Which Stealth Fighter Wins in a Shootout? F-22 vs. F-35: Which Stealth Fighter Wins in a Shootout?
F-22 vs. F-35: Which Stealth Fighter Wins in a Shootout?
TNI Staff
The U.S. Air Force’s original plan was for the F-22 to be its high-end air superiority fighter while the F-35 was designed to be primarily an air-to-ground strike aircraft, but one which could defend itself.
Key point: The answer is that the F-35 cannot match the F-22 as an air superiority fighter—it was never designed as such.
Story continues
 Indeed, most studies at the time showed that a minimum of 381 Raptors were needed to ensure American air superiority. With only 187 aircraft produced, the Air Force had to adapt. The service cut down on the number of primary authorized aircraft per squadron and skimped on the backup aircraft inventory, training and test plane fleets. Instead of having 10 squadrons of 24 aircraft plus two backup jets, the Air Force has 21 aircraft plus two backup jets in six operational squadrons while test and training assets have been cut to the bone. In fact, the Air Force’s elite Weapons School and its operational test units at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada have to share about a dozen F-22s between them because there are not enough planes to equip those critical units. The shortage forced the Air Force to innovate. The service’s operational testers and Weapons School instructors—as well as frontline fighter pilots—devised ways so the F-22 could work together with conventional fourth generation fighters like F-15 so that the two types of jets could work together as an effective team. The combination of the F-22 with fourth generation jets made all the aircraft flying more effective by allowing all of the aircraft involved to best use their strengths. The F-22 brings stealth, situational awareness and sheer performance to the fight while the F-15C brings a massive load out of missiles combined with a incredibly powerful radar. But with the F-15C likely being retired in the coming years, the F-35 will have to step up.

F-22 vs. F-35: Which Stealth Fighter Wins in a Shootout?

F-22 vs. F-35: Which Stealth Fighter Wins in a Shootout?
F-22 vs. F-35: Which Stealth Fighter Wins in a Shootout?
TNI Staff
The U.S. Air Force’s original plan was for the F-22 to be its high-end air superiority fighter while the F-35 was designed to be primarily an air-to-ground strike aircraft, but one which could defend itself.
Key point: The answer is that the F-35 cannot match the F-22 as an air superiority fighter—it was never designed as such.
Story continues

Indeed, most studies at the time showed that a minimum of 381 Raptors were needed to ensure American air superiority. With only 187 aircraft produced, the Air Force had to adapt. The service cut down on the number of primary authorized aircraft per squadron and skimped on the backup aircraft inventory, training and test plane fleets. Instead of having 10 squadrons of 24 aircraft plus two backup jets, the Air Force has 21 aircraft plus two backup jets in six operational squadrons while test and training assets have been cut to the bone. In fact, the Air Force’s elite Weapons School and its operational test units at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada have to share about a dozen F-22s between them because there are not enough planes to equip those critical units. The shortage forced the Air Force to innovate. The service’s operational testers and Weapons School instructors—as well as frontline fighter pilots—devised ways so the F-22 could work together with conventional fourth generation fighters like F-15 so that the two types of jets could work together as an effective team. The combination of the F-22 with fourth generation jets made all the aircraft flying more effective by allowing all of the aircraft involved to best use their strengths. The F-22 brings stealth, situational awareness and sheer performance to the fight while the F-15C brings a massive load out of missiles combined with a incredibly powerful radar. But with the F-15C likely being retired in the coming years, the F-35 will have to step up.

Chengdu J-10 Multirole Fighter | Military-Today.com Chengdu J-10
Chengdu J-10
Multi-role fighter
 The J-10 is fitted with an indigenously designed pulse-doppler fire control radar. It is capable of tracking 10 targets simultaneously and attacking 4 of them. Estimated maximum detection range is 100 km. Aircraft is fitted with a fly-by-wire system. Variants
A two-seat variant, the J-10S fighter-trainer, is available. It is identical to the single-seat variant, but has a stretched fuselage to accommodate second pilot seat. The J-10S can be used for pilot training or as a standard fighter. This aircraft maid its maiden flight in 2003. J-10B multi-role fighter, with improved airframe and avionics. It is powered by Chinese WS-10 turbofan engine.

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Chengdu J-10
Chengdu J-10
Multi-role fighter

The J-10 is fitted with an indigenously designed pulse-doppler fire control radar. It is capable of tracking 10 targets simultaneously and attacking 4 of them. Estimated maximum detection range is 100 km. Aircraft is fitted with a fly-by-wire system. Variants
A two-seat variant, the J-10S fighter-trainer, is available. It is identical to the single-seat variant, but has a stretched fuselage to accommodate second pilot seat. The J-10S can be used for pilot training or as a standard fighter. This aircraft maid its maiden flight in 2003. J-10B multi-role fighter, with improved airframe and avionics. It is powered by Chinese WS-10 turbofan engine.

F-16 Fighting Falcon | Military.com F-16 Fighting Falcon
F-16 Fighting Falcon
Design of the F-16 Fighting Falcon
Inside the F-16 Fighting Falcon
Background on the F-16 Fighting Falcon
Why was the F-16 Fighting Falcon built?
 The plane has UHF and VHF radios plus an instrument landing system. It also has a warning system and modular countermeasure pods to be used against airborne or surface electronic threats. The fuselage has space for additional avionics systems. Background on the F-16 Fighting Falcon
The F-16A, a single-seat model, first flew in December 1976. The first operational F-16A was delivered in January 1979 to the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The F-16B, a two-seat model, has tandem cockpits that are about the same size as the one in the A model. Its bubble canopy extends to cover the second cockpit. To make room for the second cockpit, the forward fuselage fuel tank and avionics growth space were reduced. During training, the forward cockpit is used by a student pilot with an instructor pilot in the rear cockpit. All F-16s delivered since November 1981 have built-in structural and wiring provisions and systems architecture that permit expansion of the multirole flexibility to perform precision strike, night attack and beyond-visual-range interception missions.

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F-16 Fighting Falcon
F-16 Fighting Falcon
Design of the F-16 Fighting Falcon
Inside the F-16 Fighting Falcon
Background on the F-16 Fighting Falcon
Why was the F-16 Fighting Falcon built?

The plane has UHF and VHF radios plus an instrument landing system. It also has a warning system and modular countermeasure pods to be used against airborne or surface electronic threats. The fuselage has space for additional avionics systems. Background on the F-16 Fighting Falcon
The F-16A, a single-seat model, first flew in December 1976. The first operational F-16A was delivered in January 1979 to the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The F-16B, a two-seat model, has tandem cockpits that are about the same size as the one in the A model. Its bubble canopy extends to cover the second cockpit. To make room for the second cockpit, the forward fuselage fuel tank and avionics growth space were reduced. During training, the forward cockpit is used by a student pilot with an instructor pilot in the rear cockpit. All F-16s delivered since November 1981 have built-in structural and wiring provisions and systems architecture that permit expansion of the multirole flexibility to perform precision strike, night attack and beyond-visual-range interception missions.

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 In addition, the squadron received the two-seat, dual-control combat trainer F-104B. The performance of the F-104B was almost identical to that of the F-104A, but the lower internal fuel capacity reduced its effective range considerably. It was found that the F-104A was not very well-suited for service as an interceptor. ADC released all its F-104s to the Air National Guard in 1960 because its fire control system was not sophisticated enough to operating in conjunction with the Semi-Automatic Ground Environment system to make it an all-weather interceptor. Service with the F-104s was consequently quite brief, and the Starfighters were replaced by the more heavily armed all-weather McDonnell F-101B Voodoo in July 1960. The F-101B proved to be a quite successful interceptor. Assigned alongside the F-101B interceptor was the F-101F operational and conversion trainer. The two-seat trainer version was equipped with dual controls, but carried the same armament as the F-101B and were fully combat-capable. On 22 October 1962, before President John F. Kennedy told Americans that missiles were in place in Cuba, the squadron dispersed one-third of its force, equipped with nuclear-tipped missiles, to Kingsley Field at the start of the Cuban Missile Crisis. These planes returned to Hamilton after the crisis. Although the number of ADC interceptor squadrons remained almost constant in the early 1960s, the number of planes assigned to each squadron gradually dropped from 24 to typically 18 by 1964.

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In addition, the squadron received the two-seat, dual-control combat trainer F-104B. The performance of the F-104B was almost identical to that of the F-104A, but the lower internal fuel capacity reduced its effective range considerably. It was found that the F-104A was not very well-suited for service as an interceptor. ADC released all its F-104s to the Air National Guard in 1960 because its fire control system was not sophisticated enough to operating in conjunction with the Semi-Automatic Ground Environment system to make it an all-weather interceptor. Service with the F-104s was consequently quite brief, and the Starfighters were replaced by the more heavily armed all-weather McDonnell F-101B Voodoo in July 1960. The F-101B proved to be a quite successful interceptor. Assigned alongside the F-101B interceptor was the F-101F operational and conversion trainer. The two-seat trainer version was equipped with dual controls, but carried the same armament as the F-101B and were fully combat-capable. On 22 October 1962, before President John F. Kennedy told Americans that missiles were in place in Cuba, the squadron dispersed one-third of its force, equipped with nuclear-tipped missiles, to Kingsley Field at the start of the Cuban Missile Crisis. These planes returned to Hamilton after the crisis. Although the number of ADC interceptor squadrons remained almost constant in the early 1960s, the number of planes assigned to each squadron gradually dropped from 24 to typically 18 by 1964.

The 10 Best Single-Engine Fighter Jets - Aero Corner The 10 Best Single-Engine Fighter Jets
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Table of Contents
1. Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star
The first American combat-ready fighter jet that came out victorious in the first all-jet battle in the world.
2. Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
The supersonic interceptor aircraft that set numerous world records in terms of speed and altitude.
3. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
The witness of history and the evolution of time.
4. General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
The first fighter aircraft custom-built to pull nine times the force of gravity.
5. Dassault Mirage 2000
A single-engine fourth-generation fighter and a proven jet with modern capabilities.
6. Saab JAS 39 Gripen
An exceptional air defense platform for Sweden and its European customers.
7. Chengdu J-10
A jet fighter that represents a significant milestone for the industry of China.
8. HAL Tejas
A revolutionary fighter for India’s air defense preparation for the battlefield.
9. CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder
The hallmark of the defense production of Pakistan and accounted as a successful light combat aircraft.
10. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
The most lethal, survivable, and connected fighter jet ever built.
About the Author
 The upgraded version is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies to improve operational life by around twenty years. The multirole fighter is equipped with a fly-by-wire technology and a Sextant VE-130 head-up display for presenting data connected to flight control, navigation, target engagement, and weapon firing. It is armed with air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, guided and unguided bombs, rockets, and two DEFA 554 revolver cannon. The Mirage 2000 is equipped with a SNECMA M53-P2 afterburning turbofan engine with 14,500 lbf dry thrust and 21,400 lbf with afterburn. It is a single-shaft turbofan with an eight-stage axial compressor, two-stage axial turbine, and an annular combustor. 6. Saab JAS 39 Gripen
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An exceptional air defense platform for Sweden and its European customers. The JAS 39 Gripen is equipped with fully integrated avionics, modern weapons, and other advanced technologies that complemented its ability as a multirole fighter. The one superior edge of this fighter aircraft which was an initial design requirement is its ability to take off fully loaded from a snow-covered runway of only 800 meters, also, a ten-minute turnaround time where it would be able to replenish fuel, re-arm, and carry out necessary inspections and servicing. The JAS 39 Gripen is powered by a Volvo RM12 low-bypass afterburning turbofan engine.

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The upgraded version is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies to improve operational life by around twenty years. The multirole fighter is equipped with a fly-by-wire technology and a Sextant VE-130 head-up display for presenting data connected to flight control, navigation, target engagement, and weapon firing. It is armed with air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, guided and unguided bombs, rockets, and two DEFA 554 revolver cannon. The Mirage 2000 is equipped with a SNECMA M53-P2 afterburning turbofan engine with 14,500 lbf dry thrust and 21,400 lbf with afterburn. It is a single-shaft turbofan with an eight-stage axial compressor, two-stage axial turbine, and an annular combustor. 6. Saab JAS 39 Gripen
public domain Saab JAS 39 Gripen
An exceptional air defense platform for Sweden and its European customers. The JAS 39 Gripen is equipped with fully integrated avionics, modern weapons, and other advanced technologies that complemented its ability as a multirole fighter. The one superior edge of this fighter aircraft which was an initial design requirement is its ability to take off fully loaded from a snow-covered runway of only 800 meters, also, a ten-minute turnaround time where it would be able to replenish fuel, re-arm, and carry out necessary inspections and servicing. The JAS 39 Gripen is powered by a Volvo RM12 low-bypass afterburning turbofan engine.

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 With the significant technological improvements that have occurred over the last few decades, engines are built to an incredibly high standard and are very robust as a result. Over the last few decades, engines failures have become increasing rare to the point that the majority of pilots will now only see an engine failure in the simulator over the course of their career. Safety statistics suggest that less than one in every one million flights will have an engine failure or forced engine shutdown in the air or on the ground. This works out at approximately 25 such failures a year across commercial aviation. If a failure does occur, the engine is designed to contain any problems and stop it spreading to the rest of the aircraft. For example, if one of the fan blades at the front of the aircraft detaches, the engine casing should stop it leaving the engine. What happens if all engines fail?

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With the significant technological improvements that have occurred over the last few decades, engines are built to an incredibly high standard and are very robust as a result. Over the last few decades, engines failures have become increasing rare to the point that the majority of pilots will now only see an engine failure in the simulator over the course of their career. Safety statistics suggest that less than one in every one million flights will have an engine failure or forced engine shutdown in the air or on the ground. This works out at approximately 25 such failures a year across commercial aviation. If a failure does occur, the engine is designed to contain any problems and stop it spreading to the rest of the aircraft. For example, if one of the fan blades at the front of the aircraft detaches, the engine casing should stop it leaving the engine. What happens if all engines fail?

Multicrew | Elite Dangerous Wiki | Fandom Multicrew
Multicrew
Multicrew
Risk
Reward
Time Investment
Suggested Ships
Suggested Upgrades
Contents
Fundamentals
Roles
Helm
Gunner
Fighter Con
Additional Multicrew Benefits and Rules
Mapping with Friends
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Low
Reward
Medium
Time Investment
Medium
Suggested Ships
Any ship with 2 or more pilot seats
Suggested Upgrades
Fighter Hangar
Turreted Weapons
Multicrew is a feature in Elite Dangerous that allows players to serve as crewmembers on each others' ships, instantly transferring them to a secondary bridge position via drop-in, drop-out matchmaking. It is accessible via an option under the Social tab in the Comms panel of the HUD, and automatically activates voice-chat when in use. Players cannot be invited to join a crew if the host player is in a Wing . Only ships with 2 or 3 pilot seats are Multicrew-compatible. Players can control the Helm (Piloting), Gunner (turreted weapons), or Fighter-con (up to two Ship-Launched Fighters ). NPC Pilots can also be hired to fly SLFs. Contents
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Fundamentals
2
Roles
2.1
Helm
2.2
Gunner
2.3
Fighter Con
2.4
Additional Multicrew Benefits and Rules
2.5
Mapping with Friends
3
Technology
4
Ship Cockpit Seats
5
Notes
6
Videos
7
Gallery
8
References
Fundamentals
Lead Designer Sandro Sammarco explains: " Fundamentally, Multicrew is about having fun with friends, so we want to make sure there are as few barriers to enjoying this feature as possible, starting with the crew formation process. We want to make it as easy as possible to start having fun on a multicrew ship." As long as their ship has enough seats (different ships have different multicrew capabilities) a Commander can directly invite players or can set their vessel to allow multicrew access.

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Multicrew
Multicrew
Multicrew
Risk
Reward
Time Investment
Suggested Ships
Suggested Upgrades
Contents
Fundamentals
Roles
Helm
Gunner
Fighter Con
Additional Multicrew Benefits and Rules
Mapping with Friends
Technology
Ship Cockpit Seats
Notes
Videos
Gallery
References

Play Sound
Multicrew
Risk
Low
Reward
Medium
Time Investment
Medium
Suggested Ships
Any ship with 2 or more pilot seats
Suggested Upgrades
Fighter Hangar
Turreted Weapons
Multicrew is a feature in Elite Dangerous that allows players to serve as crewmembers on each others' ships, instantly transferring them to a secondary bridge position via drop-in, drop-out matchmaking. It is accessible via an option under the Social tab in the Comms panel of the HUD, and automatically activates voice-chat when in use. Players cannot be invited to join a crew if the host player is in a Wing . Only ships with 2 or 3 pilot seats are Multicrew-compatible. Players can control the Helm (Piloting), Gunner (turreted weapons), or Fighter-con (up to two Ship-Launched Fighters ). NPC Pilots can also be hired to fly SLFs. Contents
1
Fundamentals
2
Roles
2.1
Helm
2.2
Gunner
2.3
Fighter Con
2.4
Additional Multicrew Benefits and Rules
2.5
Mapping with Friends
3
Technology
4
Ship Cockpit Seats
5
Notes
6
Videos
7
Gallery
8
References
Fundamentals
Lead Designer Sandro Sammarco explains: " Fundamentally, Multicrew is about having fun with friends, so we want to make sure there are as few barriers to enjoying this feature as possible, starting with the crew formation process. We want to make it as easy as possible to start having fun on a multicrew ship." As long as their ship has enough seats (different ships have different multicrew capabilities) a Commander can directly invite players or can set their vessel to allow multicrew access.

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
Advanced Multi-Role Strike Fighter / Fighter-Bomber Aircraft (2016)
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Growing pains aside, the Lockheed F-35 Lightning II is a potent multirole performer as it continues to come online in greater numbers globally.
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 The Lockheed F-35 "Lightning II" (unofficially nicknamed the "Panther") is a 5th Generation strike fighter development of the United States that incorporates new and learned stealth technology and practices with advanced computer processing and systems through a modular approach. The original project goal (it began as the "Joint Strike Fighter") was to develop a single airframe capable of serving the multiple armed services of the U.S. Department of Defense - namely the United States Air Force (through the 'F-35A'), the United States Navy (through the carrier-capable 'F-35C'), and the United States Marine Corps (through the VTOL-capable 'F-35B'). Other major global players emerged in the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Navy (RN)
As such, the F-35 program has produced three related yet distinct airframes to reflect respective operator uses with each offering centered around the same single-engine, single-seat approach. Despite differences between production models, the aircraft remains a supersonic (Mach 1.0+ capable) performer with inherently lethal strike capabilities unmatched by any other modern over-battlefield platform. Despite its appearance mimicking that of Lockheed's other fighter project, the F-22 'Raptor', the F035's role is primarily that of strike with air-to-air as secondary. The F-22 is billed as an air superiority fighter through-and-through. The F-35 will be called upon to undertake attack missions through the use of precision-guided drop bombs, conventional drop bombs, and air-launched missiles while also being capable of advanced airborne real-time reconnaissance and radar-suppression - all this while retaining air-to-air capabilities. The F-35B variant is the most distinct of the trio, for it provides the pilot and warplanners with a platform with qualities akin to the classic BAe AV-8 "Harrier" Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) jet aircraft. The Lockheed B-model does this design one better by making it the first supersonic-capable VTOL design in aviation history. From the outset, the F-35 end-product was intended as an "affordable" fighter platform which led to the development of a singular airframe capable of completing multiple tasks to suit customer requirements.

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
Advanced Multi-Role Strike Fighter / Fighter-Bomber Aircraft (2016)
Aviation / Aerospace
Growing pains aside, the Lockheed F-35 Lightning II is a potent multirole performer as it continues to come online in greater numbers globally.
Specifications
♦ MACH Regime (Sonic)
Supported Types
Mounting Points
Similar Aircraft

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F-16 Fighting Falcon
Design of the F-16 Fighting Falcon
Inside the F-16 Fighting Falcon
Background on the F-16 Fighting Falcon
Why was the F-16 Fighting Falcon built?
 The F-16B, a two-seat model, has tandem cockpits that are about the same size as the one in the A model. Its bubble canopy extends to cover the second cockpit. To make room for the second cockpit, the forward fuselage fuel tank and avionics growth space were reduced. During training, the forward cockpit is used by a student pilot with an instructor pilot in the rear cockpit. All F-16s delivered since November 1981 have built-in structural and wiring provisions and systems architecture that permit expansion of the multirole flexibility to perform precision strike, night attack and beyond-visual-range interception missions. This improvement program led to the F-16C and F-16D aircraft, which are the single- and two-place counterparts to the F-16A/B, and incorporate the latest cockpit control and display technology. All active units and many Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units have converted to the F-16C/D.
Why was the F-16 Fighting Falcon built? The F-16 fighting falcon was built under an unusual agreement creating a consortium between the United States and four NATO countries: Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway. These countries jointly produced with the United States an initial 348 F-16s for their air forces.

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The F-16B, a two-seat model, has tandem cockpits that are about the same size as the one in the A model. Its bubble canopy extends to cover the second cockpit. To make room for the second cockpit, the forward fuselage fuel tank and avionics growth space were reduced. During training, the forward cockpit is used by a student pilot with an instructor pilot in the rear cockpit. All F-16s delivered since November 1981 have built-in structural and wiring provisions and systems architecture that permit expansion of the multirole flexibility to perform precision strike, night attack and beyond-visual-range interception missions. This improvement program led to the F-16C and F-16D aircraft, which are the single- and two-place counterparts to the F-16A/B, and incorporate the latest cockpit control and display technology. All active units and many Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units have converted to the F-16C/D.
Why was the F-16 Fighting Falcon built? The F-16 fighting falcon was built under an unusual agreement creating a consortium between the United States and four NATO countries: Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway. These countries jointly produced with the United States an initial 348 F-16s for their air forces.

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The 10 Best Single-Engine Fighter Jets
Table of Contents
1. Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star
The first American combat-ready fighter jet that came out victorious in the first all-jet battle in the world.
2. Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
The supersonic interceptor aircraft that set numerous world records in terms of speed and altitude.
3. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
The witness of history and the evolution of time.
4. General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
The first fighter aircraft custom-built to pull nine times the force of gravity.
5. Dassault Mirage 2000
A single-engine fourth-generation fighter and a proven jet with modern capabilities.
6. Saab JAS 39 Gripen
An exceptional air defense platform for Sweden and its European customers.
7. Chengdu J-10
A jet fighter that represents a significant milestone for the industry of China.
8. HAL Tejas
A revolutionary fighter for India’s air defense preparation for the battlefield.
9. CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder
The hallmark of the defense production of Pakistan and accounted as a successful light combat aircraft.
10. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
The most lethal, survivable, and connected fighter jet ever built.
About the Author
 The enhanced maneuverability while a decrease in controllability causes a fly-by-wire flight control system to manipulate the aircraft to obtain the desired outcome without loss of control. The aircraft is powered by a General Electric F110-GE 129 afterburning turbofan with a maximum thrust of 17,155 lbf or a Pratt and Whitney F100-PW-229 afterburning turbofan with a maximum thrust of 17,800 lbf. 5. Dassault Mirage 2000
Editorial Team Dassault Mirage 2000C
A single-engine fourth-generation fighter and a proven jet with modern capabilities. The Mirage 2000, designated as Vajra by India is one of the most lethal fighter aircraft and best multirole fighter of the IAF. The upgraded version is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies to improve operational life by around twenty years. The multirole fighter is equipped with a fly-by-wire technology and a Sextant VE-130 head-up display for presenting data connected to flight control, navigation, target engagement, and weapon firing. It is armed with air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, guided and unguided bombs, rockets, and two DEFA 554 revolver cannon. The Mirage 2000 is equipped with a SNECMA M53-P2 afterburning turbofan engine with 14,500 lbf dry thrust and 21,400 lbf with afterburn. It is a single-shaft turbofan with an eight-stage axial compressor, two-stage axial turbine, and an annular combustor.

The enhanced maneuverability while a decrease in controllability causes a fly-by-wire flight control system to manipulate the aircraft to obtain the desired outcome without loss of control. The aircraft is powered by a General Electric F110-GE 129 afterburning turbofan with a maximum thrust of 17,155 lbf or a Pratt and Whitney F100-PW-229 afterburning turbofan with a maximum thrust of 17,800 lbf. 5. Dassault Mirage 2000
Editorial Team Dassault Mirage 2000C
A single-engine fourth-generation fighter and a proven jet with modern capabilities. The Mirage 2000, designated as Vajra by India is one of the most lethal fighter aircraft and best multirole fighter of the IAF. The upgraded version is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies to improve operational life by around twenty years. The multirole fighter is equipped with a fly-by-wire technology and a Sextant VE-130 head-up display for presenting data connected to flight control, navigation, target engagement, and weapon firing. It is armed with air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, guided and unguided bombs, rockets, and two DEFA 554 revolver cannon. The Mirage 2000 is equipped with a SNECMA M53-P2 afterburning turbofan engine with 14,500 lbf dry thrust and 21,400 lbf with afterburn. It is a single-shaft turbofan with an eight-stage axial compressor, two-stage axial turbine, and an annular combustor.

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Top 10 Best U.S.A Fighter Jets
10 A/V-8B Harrier II
 It was extensively used during the Persian-Gulf War in the 90’s, and commonly known as the Stealth Fighter; the F-117 was also used during the battle of Yugoslavia under the control of the United States Air Force (USAF). It is the first operational fighter jet that was intended to be a secrecy technology, however, it was abandoned in April 2008 by the Air Force for the new versions F-22 and F-35. Go to top
3 F-4 Phantom
The F-4 Phantom is an outsized aircraft with an incredibly high speed. It has two seats and two engines. The Phantom is capable of carrying over 18,000 pounds, equal 8,400 kg, of weapons. This aircraft was widely used from the early 50’s to the late 70’s. McDonnell Douglas was the first to develop the F-4 Phantom II, and it was mainly designed for the US Navy, but later it was possessed by the Marine Corps and Air Force of the United States. Go to top
2 F-16 Fighting Falcon
F-16 Fighting Falcon is the official name for this jet, but it is actually called Viper by the pilots. It is a single-engine aircraft;

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Top 10 Best U.S.A Fighter Jets
Top 10 Best U.S.A Fighter Jets
10 A/V-8B Harrier II

It was extensively used during the Persian-Gulf War in the 90’s, and commonly known as the Stealth Fighter; the F-117 was also used during the battle of Yugoslavia under the control of the United States Air Force (USAF). It is the first operational fighter jet that was intended to be a secrecy technology, however, it was abandoned in April 2008 by the Air Force for the new versions F-22 and F-35. Go to top
3 F-4 Phantom
The F-4 Phantom is an outsized aircraft with an incredibly high speed. It has two seats and two engines. The Phantom is capable of carrying over 18,000 pounds, equal 8,400 kg, of weapons. This aircraft was widely used from the early 50’s to the late 70’s. McDonnell Douglas was the first to develop the F-4 Phantom II, and it was mainly designed for the US Navy, but later it was possessed by the Marine Corps and Air Force of the United States. Go to top
2 F-16 Fighting Falcon
F-16 Fighting Falcon is the official name for this jet, but it is actually called Viper by the pilots. It is a single-engine aircraft;

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The 10 Best Single-Engine Fighter Jets
Table of Contents
1. Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star
The first American combat-ready fighter jet that came out victorious in the first all-jet battle in the world.
2. Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
The supersonic interceptor aircraft that set numerous world records in terms of speed and altitude.
3. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
The witness of history and the evolution of time.
4. General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
The first fighter aircraft custom-built to pull nine times the force of gravity.
5. Dassault Mirage 2000
A single-engine fourth-generation fighter and a proven jet with modern capabilities.
6. Saab JAS 39 Gripen
An exceptional air defense platform for Sweden and its European customers.
7. Chengdu J-10
A jet fighter that represents a significant milestone for the industry of China.
8. HAL Tejas
A revolutionary fighter for India’s air defense preparation for the battlefield.
9. CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder
The hallmark of the defense production of Pakistan and accounted as a successful light combat aircraft.
10. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
The most lethal, survivable, and connected fighter jet ever built.
About the Author
 It has a maximum dry thrust of 10,000 lbf and 15,600 lbf with afterburn. The engine was initially designed for sustained Mach 2 flight. It has a single-spool 17-stage axial compressor, an accessory drive section, a three-stage turbine, a cannular combustor, and an afterburner. 3. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
airwolfhound Mig 21 at RIAT 2019
The witness of history and the evolution of time. The supersonic jet fighter and interceptor MiG-21 has been in service for six decades in different parts of the world. It had the longest production run of any combat aircraft in aviation history, flown by approximately sixty countries, and operated by almost forty air forces around the globe. The MiG-21 was the first successful Russian-built aircraft incorporating both characteristics of a fighter and an interceptor in one aircraft that stood the test of time. It would transcend Mach 2.0, with an internal cannon and can carry a variety of missiles, bombs, and rockets. The supersonic jet’s engine is powered by a single Tumansky R-25 turbojet with a distinguishing feature of a second fuel pump in the afterburning stage.

It has a maximum dry thrust of 10,000 lbf and 15,600 lbf with afterburn. The engine was initially designed for sustained Mach 2 flight. It has a single-spool 17-stage axial compressor, an accessory drive section, a three-stage turbine, a cannular combustor, and an afterburner. 3. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
airwolfhound Mig 21 at RIAT 2019
The witness of history and the evolution of time. The supersonic jet fighter and interceptor MiG-21 has been in service for six decades in different parts of the world. It had the longest production run of any combat aircraft in aviation history, flown by approximately sixty countries, and operated by almost forty air forces around the globe. The MiG-21 was the first successful Russian-built aircraft incorporating both characteristics of a fighter and an interceptor in one aircraft that stood the test of time. It would transcend Mach 2.0, with an internal cannon and can carry a variety of missiles, bombs, and rockets. The supersonic jet’s engine is powered by a single Tumansky R-25 turbojet with a distinguishing feature of a second fuel pump in the afterburning stage.

'Sixth Generation' Fighters Jets Are Already Taking Shape 'Sixth Generation' Fighters Jets Are Already Taking Shape
'Sixth Generation' Fighters Jets Are Already Taking Shape The jets won't fly until the 2030s, but governments around the world are already exploring designs. Fifth generation fighters were different from their fourth generation predecessors by incorporating stealth directly into the designs of aircraft, resulting in sleeker planes that carry weapons internally and have a reduced radar signature. The downside is while fifth gen jets are capable of carrying fuel and weapons externally, doing so breaks their carefully designed stealth characteristics. Other features of fifth generation fighters include active electronic scanning array radars and engines powerful enough to cruise above the speed of sound without afterburners. The feature set for sixth generation fighters hasn't yet been nailed down, but longer range and payload are emerging as two key requirements. Artificial intelligence will likely play a role, sorting data and analyzing threats to reduce the pilot's workload. Optional manning is another likely feature, with the ability to fly fighters remotely. On the other edge of the manning spectrum, two seat fighters will probably evolve into something new. While "backseaters" used to control the jet's radar, their modern counterparts will likely control and orchestrate swarms of unmanned aerial vehicles. Boeing's new sixth generation design.

'Sixth Generation' Fighters Jets Are Already Taking Shape

'Sixth Generation' Fighters Jets Are Already Taking Shape
'Sixth Generation' Fighters Jets Are Already Taking Shape

The jets won't fly until the 2030s, but governments around the world are already exploring designs. Fifth generation fighters were different from their fourth generation predecessors by incorporating stealth directly into the designs of aircraft, resulting in sleeker planes that carry weapons internally and have a reduced radar signature. The downside is while fifth gen jets are capable of carrying fuel and weapons externally, doing so breaks their carefully designed stealth characteristics. Other features of fifth generation fighters include active electronic scanning array radars and engines powerful enough to cruise above the speed of sound without afterburners. The feature set for sixth generation fighters hasn't yet been nailed down, but longer range and payload are emerging as two key requirements. Artificial intelligence will likely play a role, sorting data and analyzing threats to reduce the pilot's workload. Optional manning is another likely feature, with the ability to fly fighters remotely. On the other edge of the manning spectrum, two seat fighters will probably evolve into something new. While "backseaters" used to control the jet's radar, their modern counterparts will likely control and orchestrate swarms of unmanned aerial vehicles. Boeing's new sixth generation design.

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Contents
Classification
Air superiority fighter
Interceptor
Night and all-weather fighters
Strategic fighters
Historical overview
Piston engine fighters
World War I
Inter-war period (1919–38)
World War II
European theater
Pacific theater
Technological innovations
Post–World War II period
Rocket-powered fighters
Jet-powered fighters
First-generation subsonic jet fighters (mid-1940s to mid-1950s)
Second-generation jet fighters (mid-1950s to early 1960s)
Third-generation jet fighters (early 1960s to circa 1970)
Fourth-generation jet fighters (circa 1970 to mid-1990s)
4.5-generation jet fighters (1990s to 2000s)
Fifth-generation jet fighters (2000s to 2020s)
Sixth-generation jet fighters (2020s onward)
Fighter weapons
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 In World War II, the USAAF and RAF often favored fighters over dedicated light bombers or dive bombers, and types such as the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt and Hawker Hurricane that were no longer competitive as aerial combat fighters were relegated to ground attack. Several aircraft, such as the F-111 and F-117, have received fighter designations though they had no fighter capability due to political or other reasons. The F-111B variant was originally intended for a fighter role with the U.S. Navy, but it was canceled. This blurring follows the use of fighters from their earliest days for "attack" or "strike" operations against ground targets by means of strafing or dropping small bombs and incendiaries. Versatile multi role fighter-bombers such as the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet are a less expensive option than having a range of specialized aircraft types. Some of the most expensive fighters such as the US Grumman F-14 Tomcat, McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor and Russian Sukhoi Su-27 were employed as all-weather interceptors as well as air superiority fighter aircraft, while commonly developing air-to-ground roles late in their careers. An interceptor is generally an aircraft intended to target (or intercept) bombers and so often trades maneuverability for climb rate. As a part of military nomenclature, a letter is often assigned to various types of aircraft to indicate their use, along with a number to indicate the specific aircraft. The letters used to designate a fighter differ in various countries. In the English-speaking world, "F" is often now used to indicate a fighter (e.g. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II or Supermarine Spitfire F.22 ), though "P" used to be used in the US for pursuit (e.g. Curtiss P-40 Warhawk ), a translation of the French "C" ( Dewoitine D.520 C.1) for Chasseur while in Russia "I" was used for Istrebitel, or exterminator ( Polikarpov I-16 ).

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Piston engine fighters
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First-generation subsonic jet fighters (mid-1940s to mid-1950s)
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Third-generation jet fighters (early 1960s to circa 1970)
Fourth-generation jet fighters (circa 1970 to mid-1990s)
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Chengdu J-10 Multirole Fighter | Military-Today.com Chengdu J-10
Chengdu J-10
Multi-role fighter
 It is identical to the single-seat variant, but has a stretched fuselage to accommodate second pilot seat. The J-10S can be used for pilot training or as a standard fighter. This aircraft maid its maiden flight in 2003. J-10B multi-role fighter, with improved airframe and avionics. It is powered by Chinese WS-10 turbofan engine. The first J-10 aircraft had Russian engines. TheJ-10B entered service with the China's air force in 2014. At least 14 aircraft were delivered during the same year. The J-10B is likely to become a standard production model.

It is identical to the single-seat variant, but has a stretched fuselage to accommodate second pilot seat. The J-10S can be used for pilot training or as a standard fighter. This aircraft maid its maiden flight in 2003. J-10B multi-role fighter, with improved airframe and avionics. It is powered by Chinese WS-10 turbofan engine. The first J-10 aircraft had Russian engines. TheJ-10B entered service with the China's air force in 2014. At least 14 aircraft were delivered during the same year. The J-10B is likely to become a standard production model.

Pilots and Copilots. Who are These People? Pilots and Copilots. Who are These People?
Pilots and Copilots. Who are These People?
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 I spent four years as a flight engineer on a cargo jet in the mid-1990s .) Once upon a time planes also carried navigators, but the last known navigator in these parts was the old Howard Borden character from the original “Bob Newhart Show.” Long-haul flights carry augmented crews that work in shifts. There might be two copilots and a captain; two captains and a copilot; or maybe two captains and two copilots. It varies airline to airline and with the length of flight. For example, at my airline, a ten-hour flight will carry three pilots: two copilots and a captain. Each crew member will have roughly one-third of the flight free.

I spent four years as a flight engineer on a cargo jet in the mid-1990s .) Once upon a time planes also carried navigators, but the last known navigator in these parts was the old Howard Borden character from the original “Bob Newhart Show.” Long-haul flights carry augmented crews that work in shifts. There might be two copilots and a captain; two captains and a copilot; or maybe two captains and two copilots. It varies airline to airline and with the length of flight. For example, at my airline, a ten-hour flight will carry three pilots: two copilots and a captain. Each crew member will have roughly one-third of the flight free.

Mitsubishi F-2 - Wikipedia Mitsubishi F-2
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 Later that year, the Japanese government approved an order for 141 (but that was soon cut to 130), to enter service by 1999; structural problems resulted in service entry being delayed until 2000. Because of issues with cost-efficiency, orders for the aircraft were curtailed to 98 (including four prototypes) in 2004. Flight testing of the four prototypes were conducted by the Japan Defense Agency at Gifu Air Field. The last of 94 production aircraft ordered under contract was delivered to the Defense Ministry on 27 September 2011. During the roll-out ceremony of the last production F-2 fighter jet, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries confirmed that production of the F-2 would end and no more F-2 fighters will be produced by the manufacturer. As of 2014
[update]
there are 61 single-seaters flying, and 21 two-seat trainers. Design
General Electric, Kawasaki, Honeywell, Raytheon, NEC, Hazeltine, and Kokusai Electric were among the primary component sub-contractors. Lockheed Martin supplied the aft fuselage, leading-edge slats, stores management system, a large percentage of wingboxes (as part of two-way technology transfer agreements), and other components. Kawasaki built the midsection of the fuselage, as well as the doors to the main wheel and the engine, while the forward fuselage and wings were built by Mitsubishi.

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US–Japan negotiations
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Later that year, the Japanese government approved an order for 141 (but that was soon cut to 130), to enter service by 1999; structural problems resulted in service entry being delayed until 2000. Because of issues with cost-efficiency, orders for the aircraft were curtailed to 98 (including four prototypes) in 2004. Flight testing of the four prototypes were conducted by the Japan Defense Agency at Gifu Air Field. The last of 94 production aircraft ordered under contract was delivered to the Defense Ministry on 27 September 2011. During the roll-out ceremony of the last production F-2 fighter jet, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries confirmed that production of the F-2 would end and no more F-2 fighters will be produced by the manufacturer. As of 2014
[update]
there are 61 single-seaters flying, and 21 two-seat trainers. Design
General Electric, Kawasaki, Honeywell, Raytheon, NEC, Hazeltine, and Kokusai Electric were among the primary component sub-contractors. Lockheed Martin supplied the aft fuselage, leading-edge slats, stores management system, a large percentage of wingboxes (as part of two-way technology transfer agreements), and other components. Kawasaki built the midsection of the fuselage, as well as the doors to the main wheel and the engine, while the forward fuselage and wings were built by Mitsubishi.

F-15 Eagle Variants F-15 Eagle
F-15 Eagle
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 radar, engines, and secondary structures. A complete retrofit of all three subsystems could be done for less than $3 billion. The F-15D is a two-seat variant of the single-place F-15C. The primary purpose of the F-15D is aircrew training, with an instructor pilot occupying the rear seat while an upgrading pilot mans the front seat controls. The primary purpose of the F-15B/D is aircrew training, with an instructor pilot occupying the rear seat while an upgrading pilot mans the front seat controls. The rear seat pilot has a full set of flight controls and can fly the aircraft throughout the envelope, including takeoff and landing. Even though space is sacrificed to accomodate the second crew member, the F-15B/D retains the same warfighting capability as the F-15A/C. In keeping with the trainer concept, however, the rear seat is not equipped with controls for the combat avionics and weaponry. In fact, the rear seat is not a mandatory crew position, and F-15B/Ds are often flown with empty rear cockpits. The F-15 E Strike Eagle was built to fulfill the role of the Dual Role Fighter (DRF)—having the ability to perform precision strike missions on its own and air-to-air interdiction. On 11 December 1986, the first F-15E (two-seat) flew its maiden flight. It is very similar to the F-15D except the aircraft is optimized for air-to-ground missions.

F-15 Eagle Variants

radar, engines, and secondary structures. A complete retrofit of all three subsystems could be done for less than $3 billion. The F-15D is a two-seat variant of the single-place F-15C. The primary purpose of the F-15D is aircrew training, with an instructor pilot occupying the rear seat while an upgrading pilot mans the front seat controls. The primary purpose of the F-15B/D is aircrew training, with an instructor pilot occupying the rear seat while an upgrading pilot mans the front seat controls. The rear seat pilot has a full set of flight controls and can fly the aircraft throughout the envelope, including takeoff and landing. Even though space is sacrificed to accomodate the second crew member, the F-15B/D retains the same warfighting capability as the F-15A/C. In keeping with the trainer concept, however, the rear seat is not equipped with controls for the combat avionics and weaponry. In fact, the rear seat is not a mandatory crew position, and F-15B/Ds are often flown with empty rear cockpits. The F-15 E Strike Eagle was built to fulfill the role of the Dual Role Fighter (DRF)—having the ability to perform precision strike missions on its own and air-to-air interdiction. On 11 December 1986, the first F-15E (two-seat) flew its maiden flight. It is very similar to the F-15D except the aircraft is optimized for air-to-ground missions.

Dogfights: Top 10 Fighter Planes of World War II Dogfights: Top 10 Fighter Planes of World War II
Dogfights: Top 10 Fighter Planes of World War II
Messerschmitt Bf 109
Mitsubishi A6M Zero
Supermarine Spitfire
Focke-Wulf FW-190
Lockheed P-38 Lightning
Yakovlev Yak-9
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Grumman F6F Hellcat
North American P-51 Mustang
Messerschmitt Me 262
 In addition to the interceptor and escort role for which it had been originally designed, the 109 was sufficiently adaptable to serve in other roles, including ground attack, and reconnaissance. With nearly 34,000 manufactured between 1936 and 1945, the Bf 109 was the most produced fighter aircraft in history. NEXT >>
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Mitsubishi A6M Zero
A light and nimble fighter, the Mitsubishi A6M Zero was the first carrier based fighter capable of besting its land based opponents, and was Japan’s main fighter of WWII. The Zero’s design sacrificed protection for speed, maneuverability, and long range, on the theory that superior speed and maneuverability were protections in their own right, with long range an added bonus. The A6M came as a shock to Allied pilots when first encountered, because it could outmaneuver every airplane it faced at the time. A better dogfighter than anything the Allies had at the start of the Pacific War, the Zero’s superior performance, especially in the hands of Japan’s elite naval aviators, exceeded anything the Allies had hitherto expected from the Japanese. In the war’s early days, Japanese naval aviators flying Zeroes achieved a 12:1 kill ratio. To counter the Zero’s advantages, American pilots adopted team work tactics such as the “Thach Weave” which required pilot pairs to work in tandem, or the “Boom and Zoom”, in which American pilots engaged the Zero only in diving attacks, as the acceleration of their heavier planes in a dive allowed them to flee if the diving attack failed. While holding considerable advantages in maneuverability and speed, the Zero’s lack of protection for either the pilot or the fuel tanks proved a steadily mounting disadvantage as the war progressed, since the heavier and more rugged American fighters could absorb considerable punishment from Zeroes, while a single machine gun burst from the American plane could disintegrate a Zero.

Dogfights: Top 10 Fighter Planes of World War II

Dogfights: Top 10 Fighter Planes of World War II
Dogfights: Top 10 Fighter Planes of World War II
Messerschmitt Bf 109
Mitsubishi A6M Zero
Supermarine Spitfire
Focke-Wulf FW-190
Lockheed P-38 Lightning
Yakovlev Yak-9
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Grumman F6F Hellcat
North American P-51 Mustang
Messerschmitt Me 262

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 Fighters are capable of carrying a variety of weapons, including machine guns, cannons, rockets, guided missiles, and bombs. Many modern fighters can attack enemy fighters from a great distance, before the enemy even sees or detects them. Examples of fighters include the F-35 Lightning II, F-22 Raptor, F-15 Eagle, and Su-27 . Bombers
A USAF B-2A Spirit
Main articles: Bomber, Strategic bomber, Heavy bomber, Medium bomber, and Interdictor
Bombers are normally larger, heavier, and less maneuverable than fighter aircraft. They are capable of carrying large payloads of bombs, torpedoes or cruise missiles. Bombers are used almost exclusively for ground attacks and not fast or agile enough to take on enemy fighters head-to-head. Some have a single engine and require one pilot to operate, while others have two or more engines and require crews of two or more. A limited number of bombers, such as the B-2 Spirit, have stealth capabilities that keep them from being detected by enemy radar. An example of a conventional modern bomber would be the B-52 Stratofortress.

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History
Lighter-than-air
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Combat
Fighters
Bombers
Attack
Electronic warfare
Maritime patrol
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Military transport
Airborne early warning and control
Reconnaissance and surveillance
Experimental
See also
References

Fighters are capable of carrying a variety of weapons, including machine guns, cannons, rockets, guided missiles, and bombs. Many modern fighters can attack enemy fighters from a great distance, before the enemy even sees or detects them. Examples of fighters include the F-35 Lightning II, F-22 Raptor, F-15 Eagle, and Su-27 . Bombers
A USAF B-2A Spirit
Main articles: Bomber, Strategic bomber, Heavy bomber, Medium bomber, and Interdictor
Bombers are normally larger, heavier, and less maneuverable than fighter aircraft. They are capable of carrying large payloads of bombs, torpedoes or cruise missiles. Bombers are used almost exclusively for ground attacks and not fast or agile enough to take on enemy fighters head-to-head. Some have a single engine and require one pilot to operate, while others have two or more engines and require crews of two or more. A limited number of bombers, such as the B-2 Spirit, have stealth capabilities that keep them from being detected by enemy radar. An example of a conventional modern bomber would be the B-52 Stratofortress.