Will fighter jets shoot down a hijacked plane?
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Will fighter jets shoot down a hijacked plane?
From a strategic standpoint: If someone is aiming that plane as a weapon, they’ve already picked the most devastating target they can. Anything the plane hits other than it’s intended target is therefore less devestating. These days, they certainly would shoot them down.
Can RPG shoot down a jet?
An RPG *can* destroy a fighter jet. Especially if the jet is parked on the ground.
Why are fighter jets scrambled?
The term was used during the Battle of Britain, when Royal Air Force pilots and their fighters were readied and available to fly. The scramble order was communicated to alert pilots waiting by their aircraft by the loud ringing of a bell.
How high was the last radio transmission from a plane?
This was the last known radio transmission from the airplane, and occurred while the aircraft was passing through 23,000 feet (7,000 m). The next attempt to contact the aircraft occurred 6 minutes, 20 seconds later (14 minutes after departure), with the aircraft at 36,500 feet (11,100 m), and the controller’s message went unacknowledged.
How do you troubleshoot aircraft radio problems?
The MRO troubleshooter must be fully familiar with the normal operation of the affected aircraft radio. Communication with the pilot about the failure or noise onset is a good start. Here are four common problems with aircraft radio communication and how MRO experts can successfully address them.
Why is my microphone not working on my aircraft radio?
However, on older radios microphone function may be poor until an avionics technician adjusts gain to match the new microphone. Modern aircraft radios also have automatic gain and volume control circuits.
Are you prepared to lose radio communications on your next flight?
There’s a good chance that at some point in your aviation experience, you’ll be faced with a loss of radio communications in the aircraft you’re flying. It could happen 500 hours from now, or on your next solo flight–so you need to be aware of the possibility and be prepared to deal with it.