How many miles can a fighter jet fly without refueling?
Table of Contents
- 1 How many miles can a fighter jet fly without refueling?
- 2 How far can an F-4 fly?
- 3 What was the top speed of the F-4 Phantom?
- 4 How fast is the F 104 Starfighter?
- 5 How fast can fighter jets scrambled?
- 6 What is the F-4 Phantom II?
- 7 What countries fly F-4 Phantoms?
- 8 How many F-4 Phantoms were lost in Vietnam?
How many miles can a fighter jet 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.
How far can an F-4 fly?
Technical Specifications
| First flight | May 27, 1958 (prototype YF4H-1) |
|---|---|
| Length | 58 feet 3 inches |
| Height | 16 feet 6 inches |
| Ceiling | 56,100 feet |
| Range | 1,750 miles |
What is the range of F-4 Phantom?
1,750 mi
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II/Range
What was the top speed of the F-4 Phantom?
1,473 mph
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II/Top speed
How fast is the F 104 Starfighter?
1,688 mph
Lockheed F-104 Starfighter/Top speed
How fast is a12?
2,212 mph
Lockheed A-12/Top speed
How fast can fighter jets scrambled?
The USAF and Air Force reserve have fighter wings in various parts of the country that can intercept unknown aircraft. The time to “scramble” fighters (F-15 or F-16) usually takes 5–10 minutes until they are airborne.
What is the F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is a two-place supersonic, long-range, all-weather fighter-bomber built by the McDonnell Douglas Corporation. It’s top speed exceeds Mach 2.2, more than twice the speed of sound.
What is the takeoff speed of an F-4 bomber?
The F-4’s takeoff speeds may vary slightly, depending upon the specific model of F-4. Naturally the speed will also vary depending upon the gross weight of the aircraft. The below matrix is for an F-4J, which has a maximum gross takeoff weight of 56,000 pounds. The speeds listed are all in knots.
What countries fly F-4 Phantoms?
F-4s were also flown by the air forces of Australia, Egypt, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Iran, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Spain and Turkey. McDonnell Douglas produced Phantoms for 21 years from 1958 to 1979 during which it made 5,195 aircraft at its plant in St. Louis, Missouri.
How many F-4 Phantoms were lost in Vietnam?
When combined with U.S. Navy and Marine Corps losses of 233 Phantoms, 761 F-4/RF-4 Phantoms were lost in the Vietnam War. [66] On 28 August 1972, Captain Steve Ritchie became the first USAF ace of the war. [8]
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