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F-15 vs F-22: The USAF’s Most Advanced Fighter?

31Oct

By Salomón MarcoNo Comments

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F-15 vs F-22: The USAF’s Most Advanced Fighter?

For almost fifty years, the F-15 has served as the USAF's primary fighter jet, alongside the F-16. Recently, the USAF has introduced the F-22 and F-35 to take that place, prompting many people to wonder which is better: the F-15 or F-22? Both the F-15 and F-22 were designed in completely different eras, with completely different philosophies backing their design. However, they serve alongside one another quite often and never in direct combat, so which is truly superior? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); F-15 vs F-22: What is a Fighter? In recent years, aviation movies like Top Gun have began the cult of the fighter jet. Whilst not inherently wrong, the modern day roles of fighter jets have been misinterpreted by the general public as a whole. ...

F-15 vs F-18: The Best McDonnell Douglas Fighter Jet?

26Sep

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

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F-15 vs F-18: The Best McDonnell Douglas Fighter Jet?

McDonnell Douglas helped to develop both the F-15 and F/A-18. Since then, avgeeks, members of the public and generals alike have wondered which is better- the F-15 or the F-18? Although the F-15 and F/A-18 were designed in completely different eras for completely different roles, for completely different services, they often serve alongside one another in most conflicts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); F-15 vs F-18: What is a Fighter Jet? Both the F-15 and F/A-18 are fighter jets. In recent years, the term "fighter jet" gets thrown around a lot. This is mostly due to famous aviation movies such as Top Gun having become pop culture icons. As such, the term "fighter jet" has lost much of its meaning. To many, any military aircraft that is smal...

22Aug

By Charles YongzhengNo Comments

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F-15 vs F-16: The Best US Fighter Jet?

Both the F-15 and F-16 are some of the best and most produced fighter jets in the world. Despite this, F-15s and F-16s have never fought one another directly, leading many avgeeks, generals to wonder: F-15 or F-16? The F-15 and F-16 are both fighter jets, serving in several different roles for several different militaries. Both F-15s and F-16s often serve alongside one another in different conflicts, often playing to their own strengths. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); F-15 vs F-16: What is a Fighter Jet? I know. I know. But before we can really compare the F-15 and F-16, we need to truly understand what a fighter jet is. A fighter jet is a jet powered aircraft (unlike other fighters like the P-51 Mustang or Spitfire). It is specifically de...

27Jun

By Alexander PaskNo Comments

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17 Fastest Aircraft in the World

Since the invention of the first airplane, engineers have tried to push the limits of speed. What were the fastest aircraft two decades ago, look like snails compared to the aircraft of today. But which are the fastest? When the jet engine was invented during WWII, fighter jets and later commercial airliners became far faster than they ever had been. As jet engine technology progressed, so did top speeds, up until today and beyond! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 17. Concorde (Mach 2.04) The Concorde was one of the biggest achievements of the Cold War. In the West, the Concorde is known for being the fastest successful commercial aircraft to have ever flown. Both BAC and Aerospatiale marketed the Concorde base solely on its speed. You could ...

F-14 vs F-15: Which is The Better Fighter Jet?

21Sep

By Alexander Pask1 Comment

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F-14 vs F-15: Which is The Better Fighter Jet?

Both the F-14 and F-15 have their origins in the same program. However, two different services chose two different aircraft to enter service with them. Since then, avgeeks, generals and the public alike have wondered which is better. Although the F-14 was recently withdrawn from US Navy service, where it had served for almost 30 years, both the F-14 and F-15 were their service's premier fighter jet in their day. So which is truly the superior aircraft? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); F-14 vs F-15: What is a Fighter Jet? The term "fighter jet" might seem quite straightforward. Movies like Top Gun have seen the term used widely in popular media, both in non-aviation related movies, news reports and TV shows. Originally, the term "fighter jet"...