2007-03-20 22:37:22 · 14 answers · asked by isham h 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
In theory it would be possible with in-flight refueling.
But I doubt that it would be really possible because of crew endurance factors.
2007-03-21 02:15:57 · answer #1 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the fighter or helo has the ability to Aeriel refuel, The thing can stay in the air as long as the pilot can keep awake, feed, and no need to use the bathroom. Its like are destroyers and cruisers. The ships can replenish their fuel underway. Only are subs and carriers are powered by the atom. Yes Helicopters can Aeriel refuel, the Special forces have choppers that use the probe and drone system that are navy and most European countries use
2007-03-21 13:44:49 · answer #2 · answered by MG 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not know about helicopters but fighter planes yes with a little help from the big mamma in flight refuelling planes.
2007-03-21 07:55:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Helicopters definetely can't. I doubt any fighters in India can. I think there are fighter capable, but its moot. If India wants to attack US, they need Bombers capable of flying intos US territories. Also surveilance planes as well. Both are made to fly long distances. Fuel efficient fighter aren't very fast.
2007-03-21 05:49:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the type, and where the in-flight refuelers are set up at, Fighters have done it, helicopters, not sure anyone has tried, easier to pack em on a large transport plane and fly them.
2007-03-21 05:40:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No helicopter would be capable... the flight would be FAR too long for the crew, and for the equipment... even with in-flight refueling.
A fighter with inflight refueling support, but it is at the EXTREME of crew endurance.
2007-03-21 10:34:41 · answer #6 · answered by mariner31 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fighter planes with the facilities to refuel mid-air can fly to America. But not the helicopters. They do not have mid-air refuling facility due to their design -rotating wings.
2007-03-21 06:00:13 · answer #7 · answered by Shiv Rana 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If they are equipped with "In Flight" refueling capability, and "Drop tanks", sure they can ! Military "Helo's are generally needed in a hurry, and are folded away, and put on C5 transport planes to be deployed where needed. "Fighters are "Super sonic" and can cross the lake in a hurry if needed, as long as aerial re-fueling can be accomplished from a "TANKER" aircraft.
2007-03-21 05:45:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
direct flights between india and america will be starting from the next month contact air india
2007-03-21 07:34:15 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course ... if they have aerial refueling capability. An aircraft that can be refueled in the air is limited only by the limitations of the crew flying it.
2007-03-21 05:41:32 · answer #10 · answered by yanbarumuku 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋