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What is the climb rate of an F-16?
The F-16 Supplemental Flight Manual lists a cruise ceiling (300 foot/minute climb capability) at the lowest gross weight (20,000 lbs.) and best drag index (0) as just under 51,000 feet. Depending on the version, it can reach somewhat in excess of 50,000 ft clean & light.
What fighter has the highest rate of climb?
Fedotov reached 35,230 m (115,600 feet) in a Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 with 1,000 kg payload, and 36,240 m (118,900 feet) with no load (an absolute world record).
How fast can the F-22 climb?
| Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cruising speed | Classified; estimated Mach 1.82(1396.43mph) | |
| Range | 2,000 miles | 3,219 km |
| Ceiling | 65,000 ft | 19,812 m |
| Rate of climb | 350 m/s |
What is Zoom climb War Thunder?
Zooming is climbing at a higher speed than the sustainable climb speed.
How high can a MiG 29 fly?
18,013 m
The maximum altitude reached by MiG-29 The MiG-29s service ceiling is 18,013 m (59,100 ft). We have been able to climb up to 23km during our stratosphere flights when it was still possible to fly at Mach 1.9.
What is the kill/loss ratio of the F-16 compared to MiG-29?
Kill/Loss ratio favors the F-16, not the MiG-29. A study found F-16 has a 92:13 kill/loss ratio, with MiG 29 having a 16:28 kill/loss ratio. Largest share are Israeli Air Force with 52 claimed kills (2 unconfirmed), the Pakistani Air Force with 24 kills claimed. Turkish Air Force is third.
How does the MiG-29 compare to other modern fighter jets?
On the other hand the MiG-29 is a typical air-superiority fighter jet. For MiG-29 designers range and avionics were not as crucial as powerful engines, high altitude flights, rate of climb, speed and the ability to take off from really shabby runways. Those differences are visible in the construction of both machines.
What does the MiG-29 Fulcrum look like?
The fluidly beautiful MiG-29 looks like its larger twin-tail contemporary, the slab-sided F-15 Eagle, to the degree that a Bolshoi ballerina resembles a roller derby star. Once the gallery is complete, the two air superiority icons will be exhibited together, Duford says, or the Fulcrum may pose with a more lithe rival, the F-16.
What is the difference between the MiG-23 and the F-111?
Both the F-111 and the MiG-23 were designed as fighters, but the heavy weight and inherent stability of the F-111 turned it into a long-range interdictor and kept it out of the fighter role. The MiG-23’s designers kept the MiG-23 light and agile enough to dogfight with enemy fighters.