Can the a10 dogfight?

Conventional wisdom says slow attack jets like the A-10 can’t dogfight. Watch and learn. Below 500′ above the ground, nobody would try more than a slashing pass because terrain denies vertical fight. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude to ensure accurate weapon delivery.

Has a tank ever shot down a helicopter?

It was an early Merkhava tank that shot down an Arab-piloted helicopter, probably Syrian pilots. I have also seen reports of US M1 tanks shooting down airborne Iraqi helicopters. At any rate, it is more than possible for an armored vehicle to shoot down a helicopter with its main gun, GPMG, or otherwise.

Has an F 22 ever been shot down?

The French victory over the F-22 occurred in November 2009. But the American pilots insisted their planes had gone undefeated against the French during the November exercise — that, in fact, the F-22s had “shot down” Rafales in six one-on-one engagements.

Can a helicopter shoot down a jet?

The Gulf War pretty conclusively demonstrated that helicopters are a turkey shoot for modern jets and air-to-air missiles. It is impossible to use helicopters offensively against jets, and ideal to use helicopters offensively against other helicopters.

Did MiG 21 really shot down F-16?

Pakistan India Standoff (February 2019–present) However, later on Indian officials acknowledged that 1 IAF Mig-21 was shot down and its pilot was captured by Pakistani security forces. They, however, rejected shooting down of Su-30MKIs by PAF jets and also claimed to have shot down one PAF F-16 jet.

Can helicopters dogfight?

As far as I know, the only confirmed helicopter on helicopter dogfights happened during the Iran/Iraq war in the 80’s, there was even an instance of Iranian AH-1 shooting down a Mig 21. The ethio-Eritrean war of 2000 saw two documented helicopter dog fights.

Which is better private jet or helicopter?

There are many benefits to both helicopter and jet chartering. However, there are more times than you would expect that travelling by helicopter is a better option than travelling by private jet. Helicopter charters offer a level of flexibility not found with most fixed-wing aircraft.

Is private jet safer than helicopter?

Helicopter rides are significantly riskier than commercial airline flights, but not as dangerous as a trip on a personal plane. And some trips — like personal or private helicopter rides — are far more likely than others to end in a fatal accident.

What is the best helicopter for private use?

Let’s take a look at some of the most popular and luxurious helicopters available for charter today.

Augusta Westland 139.
Eurocopter 120 Colibri.
Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil AStar.
McDonnell Douglas MD 900.
Robinson R22.
Sikorsky S-76.
Sikorsky S-92.
Charter a flight with ACS today.

Is it difficult to learn to fly a helicopter?

Actually, helicopters aren’t that difficult to fly. Almost anyone who has enough coordination to drive a car can probably learn to fly a helicopter. It does take time and practice, and some maneuvers, such as hovering a helicopter, feel as though they are impossible in the beginning.

Which is the safest helicopter in the world?

Alex Zosel told the BBC that his device was safer than a traditional helicopter because its systems had more redundancy built-in. The Volocopter can continue to fly if some of its batteries or rotors fail, and can land itself when battery power is low.

What is the cheapest plane in the world?

Cirrus Vision Jet

Who owns the most planes in the world?

World Airline Fleets: Top 10 Aviation Armadas With Most Airplanes

Air France: 381 planes.
Lufthansa: 401 planes.
China Southern: 423 planes.
FedEx Express: 634 planes.
Southwest: 683 planes.
United Airlines: 1,264 planes.
Delta: 1,280 planes.
American Airlines: 1,494 planes.

How many planes have crashed in 2019?

In 2019 there were 86 accidents involving large commercial planes, including eight fatal incidents, resulting in 257 fatalities, Dutch aviation consultancy To70 said. The 157 people killed in a crash involving Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 in March accounted for more than half of those deaths.

Can the A10 dogfight?

Originally Answered: Would an A-10 do good in a dogfight? No. The A-10 is too slow and too underpowered. Yes, he can turn tightly… but he has no way to force the enemy to slow down and sit in front of his nose, and the faster, more powerful aircraft can always escape at will.

Can 30mm penetrate tank armor?

The 30mm itself is not very good at destroying tanks, but it sure can immobilize and harase them very effectively.

Can 30mm kill a tank?

This is kind of a broad question. Enough 30mm shells, coming from the right direction, can certainly destroy a tank. That’s the reason we have A-10 Warthogs. They have lots of other weapons, but the 30mm cannon is probably the best thing they have for killing lots of tanks.

Can a bullet penetrate a tank?

These could reportedly traverse 2 kilometers in a second, striking with fifteen megajoules of energy to penetrate 900–1000 millimeters of armor at that distance. If true, this finally gave Russia a tank shell that could reliably penetrate a Western main battle tank at medium range.

How much money does it cost to fire a minigun for 12 seconds?

She weighs one hundred fifty kilograms and fires two hundred dollar, custom-tooled cartridges at ten thousand rounds per minute. It costs four hundred thousand dollars to fire this weapon… for twelve seconds. The Minigun, known affectionately as “Sasha”, is the default primary weapon for the Heavy.

Could a ww2 tank damage a modern tank?

Even at point blank range to the flank of a modern tank the rounds would not penetrate, even the mighty 88mm L71 mounted on the Tiger II tank. Probably any medium or heavy WWII tank can destroy M1 Abrams – If you drop it from 40,000ft directly onto Abrams turret. You might get lucky with a HEAT round from the flank.

How much does a 155mm round cost?

“The enemy isn’t always out in the open, so artillery really had to improve accuracy to stay in the fight to the level the Army wants it to be.” Moreover, the unit price is less than $10,000, according to the company, which compares favorably to self-contained precision rounds that cost $70,000 to $130,000.

Are tanks considered artillery?

In the past, self-propelled artillery has included direct-fire vehicles, such as assault guns and tank destroyers. However, they protect their crews against shrapnel and small arms and are therefore usually included as armoured fighting vehicles. Many are equipped with machine guns for defense against enemy infantry.