They loved how universal the aircraft could be’ being used for recon, bombing runs, air-to-air and air-to-ground firing runs. The F-18 is currently utilized by the Navy and the Marine Corps. The F-16 is known as the work horse of the Air Force, who it was designed for.
These were widely used in Iraq and Afghanistan for these reasons. It is one of the cheaper fighter jets in the current line up as of 2021. This aircraft could get in and out rather quickly, and leave behind the destruction on the intended target all while doing so at a comparatively low cost. They were used to attack air fields, bunkers, military production facilities and were armed with various payouts to better accomplish the individual mission given at the time. They were sued as multi-purpose aircraft, being deployed in any case they could be utilized effectively. The F-16 is used by the US Air Force (Reserve and active duty), the Navy as well as the National Guard. This difference means that if both planes have an engine failure, or get blow an engine in a fight, the F-18 will have a much better chance of making it home where the F-16 will be forced to land immediately. Together they can produce up to 34,000lbs of thrust, more than the F-16, but due to weight and aerodynamics, the F-16 is able to reach the higher speeds. They can each produce up to 17,000lbs of thrust (76 kilonewtons). These engines are either the General Electric F-404 or the Turbo electric engines, built by McDonnell Douglas. The F-18 is built different, having dual engines. With after burning, the powerful engine can create up to 29,000lbs of thrust (130 kilonewtons). The F-16 Falcon is a single engine jet, powered by a Pratt & Whitney F100 or a General Electric F110 turbo fan engine. Engines The F-18 uses twin General Electric F-404 engines. They are currently working on several experimental aircraft, pushing the boundaries of what we know today to greater heights. Boeing also produces the latest missiles, tanks and unmanned vehicles for the US government as well. This company also works in aerospace, working with satellites and space craft. The F-18 and the F-15 are made by them, which General Dynamics tried to replace with the F-22 but ultimately failed. They also make many bombers and fighter jets. They decided all civilian and passenger craft would start and end in a 7. They produce a massive variety of aircraft, including the civilian passenger jets like the 747, 767, and 787. McDonnell Douglas was founded in 1967 but were acquired by their competitor in 1997.īoeing was founded in 1939 and has become the second largest military contractor in the world, over 45 percent of their revenue coming from defense contracts. This company has been around for 69 years as they were founded in February of 1952. They have several bombers including the F-111 Aardvark, as well as the F-22 Raptor.
General Dynamics is the world’s third largest military contractor in the world, and they have manufactured some very iconic weapons and aircraft used in warfare today. It was designed to be a day fighter but evolved to be a multi tool of sorts, being used in whatever situation it was needed. The F-16 fighting falcon from General Dynamics is a single engine multirole fighter originally created for the US Air Force. In more realistic flying conditions, such as getting to and from a location, the F-18 would win due to its higher cruising speed. So in a drag race the F-16 takes the cake every time, giving it a unique speed advantage. Its cruising speed varies between 580 KTS at high altitude, to 720 KTS at low altitude. The F-18 Hornet can reach Mach 1.8, going up to 1190 MPH. The F-16 Fighting Falcon (AKA ‘Viper’) can reach impressive top speeds just over Mach 2, which is over 1500 MPH!
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