How long can they fly without having to refuel example an F-35 or Stealth Fighter
2007-05-16 16:58:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
Your question is WAY TOO GENERIC. Military jets vary from the VTOL AV-8 Harrier II all the way up to KC-135 tanker and everything in between.
Many military fighter/bomber jets can also carry external tanks, further increasing range at expense of bombs and missiles.
As for your specific requests... F/A-117's internal fuel capacity is classified. However, it's been estimated at 18000 pounds of JP-8. F-35 is about the same.
2007-05-16 20:01:05 · answer #1 · answered by Kasey C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, when it comes down to military aircraft, I'm no expert, I fly civilian aircraft. I would assume however, that most of what you seek is classified. It also depends on if the aircraft is capable of carrying external fuel tanks (drop tanks). Also, most, not all, military aircraft are able to refuel in mid-air, giving them nearly unlimited range. I say nearly unlimited because most aircraft have to have engine oil levels re-filled. I know that when we went to war with Iraq, B-52 bombers out of Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, flew non-stop to deploy their munitions and flew back, 36 hour sortie I think it was. Made possible by aerial refueling. I believe it also broke the world record for longest mission. For more info, you should try the website of the aircraft manufacturer. I hope this helps...
2007-05-17 00:10:16 · answer #2 · answered by Austin F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some larger aircraft hold as much fuel as some other large aircraft's gross weight.
2007-05-19 20:08:33 · answer #3 · answered by LEE 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...For example an f-14 fully loaded, less the external stores is 4, 000 lbs, with external drop tanks 5,500 lbs.
2007-05-17 08:39:22 · answer #4 · answered by .....Dr H2O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u need 2 know their tank size
2007-05-17 00:05:01 · answer #5 · answered by crengle60 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋