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What is the most powerful attack aircraft?
F-22 Raptor fighter jet
Most Powerful Fighter Jets: A List – US Made F-22, China Made Chengdu J20 and More. USAF F-22 Raptor fighter jet is widely considered the most powerful fighter jet and is not being sold to other countries.
Can a helicopter dogfight?
In addition to attacking ground and sea targets, they’re capable of fighting other helicopters—and, in a pinch, even fixed-wing warplanes. In addition to attacking ground and sea targets, they’re capable of fighting other helicopters — and, in a pinch, even fixed-wing warplanes.
Do jets dogfight?
Yes they generally are trained in dogfighting – which is short ranged aerial combat but the primary focus is on what is known as BVR – Beyond Visual Range air-to-air combat That involves the use of longer ranged radar guided missile systems such as the AIM-120 AMRAAM. That is especially true with stealth aircraft.
Do Helicopters fight each other?
Yes, there has: In the Iran-Iraq War, Wikipedia: The war also saw the only confirmed air-to-air helicopter battles in the history of warfare, with Iraqi Mi-25s flying against Iranian AH-1J SeaCobras on numerous occasions.
Can an attack helicopter defeat a fighter plane?
‘A well equipped attack helicopter flown by a trained crew will defeat most fighter airplanes in 1v1 air combat, should the fighter be foolish enough to drop down to try and engage,’ Nick Lappos, former U.S. Army AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter pilot.
What is a J-CATCH helicopter?
Called J-CATCH, or Joint Countering Attack Helicopter, it was not the first of its kind but the most conclusive using modern technology. The results showed attack helicopters proved remarkably deadly when properly employed against fighter aircraft.
How hard is it to engage a helicopter?
‘A helicopter immersed in ground clutter is very hard to detect by almost any means, and so is hard to engage. Meanwhile, the helicopter can be equipped with air to air missiles and large caliber guns that easily engage fighters as they maneuver at low altitudes against a blue sky in their attempts to engage the helicopter.
What does a helicopter pilot do without a pilot?
Certainly no attack helicopters. So my answer is based on my experience, keep that in mind. Flying. Fixed wing aircraft fly without a pilot’s assistance. The pilot merely needs to point it where he wants to go, monitor speeds and angle of attack, and then be a systems manager- fuel, status of engine and equipment, etc.