How difficult is aerial refueling?

How difficult is aerial refueling?

Air to Air refueling is much harder. A fighter aircraft has to match its speed with a huge transport aircraft such as an IL 78 and maintain safe distance. Then, it has to maintain its position with respect to the refueller by adjusting RPM. Trust me, flying stable is very difficult.

Can a 747 do Mach 1?

A 747 is certainly capable of going supersonic. Boeing and other entities have tested it right up to the threshold of Mach 1 (around 0.98 or 0.99).

Can planes fly at Mach 3?

Landing and takeoff speeds for most Mach 3 airplane designs will be higher than those of present airline jets. Highly swept, short-span wings are needed for efficient cruise at Mach 3. But these wings give poor performance at subsonic speeds and during landing and takeoff.

Can an F 16 be refueling in air?

The F-16 is incredibly maneuverable, and even though the flight controls dampen when in “refueling mode,” it’s easy to overcorrect and fall out of position. This can often trigger a disconnect from the boom requiring you to start over again, or in some cases, damage both aircraft.

Can passenger jets fly upside down?

The answer is yes for a “little” bit! Unlike military fighters, commercial planes do not have the engine power for sustained inverted flight and rely on lift from the wings. Commercial airliners are only tested and certified for upright flight.” However, one Boeing aircraft has flown upside down – twice!

How long can an F 16 fly without refueling?

At medium altitude with a combat load we could burn as little as 4,000 pounds an hour, in full afterburner it could be 2,000 pounds per minute. That is a 30 to 1 ratio. From full to empty it could be 10 minutes to 5 hours.

How long can an F-15 fly without refueling?

around 3,000 nautical miles
In total, the F-15 can cover around 3,000 nautical miles without needing to refuel. Thanks to its inflight refueling capabilities, it could feasibly even stay airborne and in the fight for as long as the pilot, and its ordnance, last.

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