Can flak bring down a plane?

Flak would be more effective than lasers in shooting down low flying aircraft. Flak are still so effective that stealth planes are developed for the very purpose of countering them.

Is flak used today?

As “Flak” existed in the twentieth century, no, however, a modern equivalent of the radar guided air defense gun is deployed widely by all major militaries.

How high can anti aircraft guns fire?

The heavy gun could propel its 20.25-pound high-explosive shell to altitudes beyond 30,000 feet at a rate of about 15 projectiles per minute. When an “88” shell hit directly, it often completely destroyed a bomber. The versatile gun earned nearly mythical status among Allied flyers, infantrymen, and tank crews.

What does flak do to planes?

The Germans had a very effective anti-aircraft weapon which shot missiles toward the Allied aircraft. The “flak” would explode creating a black smoke cloud and sending sharp pieces of metal that would float in the air.

Is it possible to stay ahead of the dangers threatening aviation?

In fact, it must be proactive to stay ahead of the dangers threatening aviation. Aviation security threats targeting commercial aviation and air cargo are incessant. From minor to extremely serious, the range of threats and attempted attacks vary on a day to day basis.

How many batteries does a flak gun have?

The German Flak arm was also being strengthened by increasing the size of the 88 mm light batteries from 4 guns to 8. To guard the more important targets Grossbatterien comprising 2 or 3 of the enlarged single batteries were created (up to 40 heavy flak guns) firing rectangular patterns of shells known as box barrages that proved deadly.

Can a jet fighter take out a falling bomb?

They are not intended to destroy bombers, unless they are dumb enough to come down to see them. They are used against helicopters, strafing planes (like the A-10), drones and even missiles and falling bombs. Yes, they can take out a falling bomb, as long as their radar can detect them.

What are the risks of flying over areas of conflict?

Conflict Zones: Traveling over areas of conflict is too risky. Any aircraft flying in close proximity could become a target. Alternate routes of travel must be mapped out to avoid conflict zones at all costs.