A Few Of My Favorites
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F-14 Tomcat |
| Type: Two-seat carrier-based interceptor with attack capability. | |
| Max. Speed: Mach 2.44 | |
| Weight (Empty): 18,951kg | |
| Weight (Max.): 33,724kg | |
| Height: 4.88m | |
| Wingspan (Swept): 11.65m | |
| Wingspan (Unswept): 19.54m | |
| Range: 1600nm | |
| Armament: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm gun, AIM-7 Sparrow, AIM-120 ABRAM, AIM-54 Phoenix, AIM-9 Sidewinder. | |
| Constructor: Northrop Grumman | |
| Description: The F-14 Tomcat is a carrier-based, long range interceptor capable of engaging air targets up to 100 nautical miles away. Its radar allows it to track up to 24 targets at ranges of more than 65-170nm away. |
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F-15 Eagle |
| Type: Twin turbofan air superiority fighter with secondary attack role. | |
| Max. Speed: Mach 2.5 | |
| Weight (Empty): 12,973kg | |
| Weight (Max.): 30,845kg | |
| Height: 5.63m | |
| Wingspan: 13.05m | |
| Range: 2,200nm | |
| Armament: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm gun, AIM-7 Sparrow, AIM-120 ABRAM, AIM-9 Sidewinder, variable bombs and rockets | |
| Constructor: McDonnell Douglas | |
| Description: This air superiority fighter was designed to maintain air control against a growing Soviet threat of Mig's. Its engines are among the most powerful in the world giving it an amazing thrust-to-weight ratio. |
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F-16 Falcon |
| Type: Single-seat and two seat multi-role fighter. | |
| Max. Speed: Mach 2 | |
| Weight (Empty): 8,637kg | |
| Weight (Max.): 19,187kg | |
| Height: 5.09m | |
| Wingspan: 9.45m | |
| Range: 1,740nm | |
| Armament: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm gun, AIM-7 Sparrow, AIM-120 ABRAM, AIM-9 Sidewinder, variable bombs and rockets, electronic countermeasure pods. | |
| Constructor: General Dynamics | |
| Description: The F-16 is a versatile multi-role fighter capable of engaging air targets as well as ground targets. Combining extreme maneuverability and high thrust-to-weight ratio, this jet is one of the most adept dogfighters in the world. |
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F/A-18 Hornet |
| Type: Carrier-borne and land-based attack/fighter. | |
| Max. Speed: Mach1.8 | |
| Weight (Empty): 10,810kg | |
| Weight (Max.): 25,401kg | |
| Height: 4.66m | |
| Wingspan: 11.43m | |
| Range: 1,841nm | |
| Armament: M61A1 Vulcan 20mm gun, AIM-7 Sparrow, AIM-120 AMRAAM, AIM-9, Sidewinder, AGM-84 Harpoon, AGM-65F Maverick, external feul tanks, GBU-10 and-12 laser guided bombs, Mk 82 and 84 general purpose bombs, GBU-59 cluster bombs. | |
| Constructor: McDonnell Douglas | |
| Description:
The F-18 Hornet is an all weather multi-role attack craft used for ground attacks and airiel fighting. It is used on land, but is primarily found on aircraft carriers. |
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F-22 Raptor |
| Type: U.S. Air Force advanced tactical fighter. | |
| Max. Speed: Mach 2+ | |
| Weight (Empty): 13,608kg | |
| Weight (Max.): 27,216kg | |
| Height: 5m | |
| Wingspan: 13.56m | |
| Range: 3,216nm | |
| Armament: M61A2 20mm gun, AIM-120 AMRAAM, AIM-9 Sidewinder, JDAM 1000 PGM. | |
| Constructor: Lockheed Martin | |
| Description: The newest addition to the U.S. Air Force, the F-22 is a combination of stealth, speed, maneuverability, and power mixed together. It is a multi-purpose attack craft and will allow for U.S. air superiority throughout the next decade. |
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