Are military planes safe?

Military jets are safe, but they are put in extreme situations by their duties. They are more complex than civilian aircraft and more liable to incur equipment failures. Military aircraft are flown by professional pilot, while many civilian aircraft are flown by relative amateurs.

Is owning an aircraft worth it?

It really depends on what kind of flying you like to do and how much you want to fly, plus how much enjoyment you’ll get out of “pride of ownership.” If you like to go on long trips or want/need a plane that’s not something you can rent (like a twin, experimental, etc.) then yes, owning is worth it.

How many a10 Warthogs were shot down?

seven Warthogs
(Many returned to base almost unflyable, but only seven Warthogs have ever been shot down or crashed due to combat.)

Is it illegal to record military aircraft?

In the United States it is completely legal to to take pictures of aircraft taking off or landing without asking for permission from anyone as long as you are on public property when you take those pictures.

What military plane can fly the longest?

Without cargo, the C-5 can fly up to 7,000 miles without refueling, making it the longest range military airlifter in the world. When the Air Force needs a lot of tonnage moved quickly, it turns to the C-5.

How much does a Cessna 172 cost?

Given that there are so many variations and features of the Cessna 172, the cost to buy one varies massively. You can expect to pay around $400,000US for a brand new Skyhawk, however prices sit at around $300,000 for a modern 172 on the pre-owned market.

How much does it cost to own a Cessna 172?

Based on 450 annual owner-operated hours and $5.00-per-gallon fuel cost, the CESSNA 172R has total variable costs of $50,400.00, total fixed costs of $21,770.00, and an annual budget of $72,170.00. This breaks down to $160.38 per hour.

How fast do F 15 jets fly?

3,017 miles per hour
The F-15 can fly at a top speed of 3,017 miles per hour, then stop, hit ground targets, and fade away.

Has an F 18 been shot down?

1991 (Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm) January 17 – An F/A-18C Hornet (Bureau Number : 163484) was shot down by an Iraqi Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 in an air-to-air engagement.

How many bullets can a warthog shoot in a second?

The cannon’s original design could be switched by the pilot to 2,100 or 4,200 rounds per minute; this was later changed to a fixed rate of 3,900 rounds per minute. The cannon takes about half a second to reach top speed, so 50 rounds are fired during the first second, 65 or 70 rounds per second thereafter.