How long can an F 35 fly for?

The jet has a range of 900 nautical miles and a combat radius of 833km. The Lightning has a max G rating of 7G which can be compared to the G-force felt in Apollo 16 on re-entry to Earth (7.19g). A lift fan mounted behind the F-35B’s cockpit allows the jet’s short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) capabilities.

How fast does an F-16 fighter jet fly?

1,319 mph
Airspeed: 1,319 mph (2123 km/h) at 39, 870 ft (12,000 m). Ceiling: 50,000 feet (15,420 m). Range: 575 miles (925 km); Maximum Range: 1,260 miles (2027 km).

What do afterburners do?

An afterburner (or a reheat) is an additional component present on some jet engines, mostly military supersonic aircraft. Its purpose is to provide an increase in thrust, usually for supersonic flight, takeoff and for combat situations.

How fast can an F-22?

1,500 mph
Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor/Top speed

Can a fighter jet fly into space?

Jets cannot fly into space. Jets are ‘air breathers’ and require air and oxygen to work. Without air, there is no ‘lift’ and the engines will shut down if the air is too thin.

How long can a fighter stay on station with afterburner?

For most fighters I know using full afterburner will use up most of the fuel within 10 minustes, most around 7 minutes. A fighter can stay on station for hours but as soon as you lit the AB the rate you lose fuel is at another dimesion.

How do jet fighters use their afterburners?

It is hard to say. It really depends on the jet fighter. Most Jet fighters use their afterburners when taking off, for interceptions and for sudden acceleration to get in and out of dogfights.

How long can an F-16 fly with full afterburner?

At the F-16 service ceiling of FL500, full afterburner will be using quite a bit less fuel than military thrust at sea level. So way up high, full afterburner might be usable for even 30 minutes if the climb is done efficiently and the big centerline drop tank was used.

What are the disadvantages of an afterburner on a plane?

The disadvantage of an afterburner is that it uses a lot of fuel for the power it generates. Therefore most planes use afterburners sparingly. For example, a military jet would use its afterburners when taking off from the short runway on an aircraft carrier, or during a high-speed maneuver in a dogfight.