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MiG-29 vs F-16: Which is the better fighter jet? - 3 views

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  • One needs to be aware that both MiG-29 and F-16 were developed in different circumstances, which had an impact on different requirements towards the jets.
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      Jack M on 05 May 14
       
      quote- "One needs to be aware that both MiG-29 and F-16 were developed in different circumstances, which had an impact on different requirements towards the jets." (Fly Fighter Jet.com)
  • A study found F-16 has a 92:13 kill/loss ratio, with MiG 29 having a 16:28 kill/loss ratio.
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      quote- "A study found F-16 has a 92:13 kill/loss ratio, with MiG 29 having a 16:28 kill/loss ratio." (Fly Fighter Jet.com)
  • It is always hard to clearly point which jet is better, or assess the quality of the aircraft. There are number of crucial differences between MiG-29 and F-16 not even mentioned here. But both of them are great aircrafts: in general older pilots tend to favor the MiGs as when they control the stick they “feel” the jet, in opposite to the joystick of the F-16.
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      Jack M on 07 May 14
       
      Paraphrase- It's always hard to point out which plane is better or test the quality of the plane. there are many important differences between the F-16 and MIG-29 but both of them are amazing planes pilots commonly tend to like the MIGs because of the so called "feel" of the plane (Fly Fighter Jet.com).
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  • Western specialists saw the F-16 as safe enough with just one engine. But the US designers saw the need to improve the cockpit and general ergonomics. It resulted in single piece bubble canopy (with exceptional field of view), the pilot’s seat is reclined at an unusual tilt-back angle of 30°, multifunctional displays and general automation. All these features led to enhancing pilot’s combat effectiveness. The MiG-29 is not equipped with the above.
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      Jack M on 12 May 14
       
      Paraphrase-Specialists saw the F-16 safe with only a single engine, but then US designers decided to add a piece of bubbly canopy. (FlyFighterJet.com).
  • The newer MiG-29 versions with the helmet mounted sight coupled with the AA-11 Archer missile gives the MiG-29 a great kill zone. Swiss Air Force F/A-18 pilots were very impressed by the German MiG-29 when they had a joint exercise with German Luftwaffe MiGs before they were sold to Poland. The ability to target enemy aircraft has proved to be a success, so that helmet mounted sights have become requirements on any new fighter program.
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    QUOTE- "A good fighter must have one outstanding trait - aggressiveness." (Major John T. Godfrey, USAAF)
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WW2 Planes: A History of World War 2 Aircraft - 5 views

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    The airborne confrontations in World War 2 were some of the largest and memorable in the history of aviation - far more so than the fairly minor impact that aircrafts had on World War 1. The Axis forces (Germany and Japan) launched with heavy air strike campaigns and early on during WW2 they overran Denmark and Holland.
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Advantages - 3 views

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    The battle-proven Eurofighter Typhoon is the world's leading air defence and ground attack aircraft with full multi and swing-role capabilities. Eurofighter Typhoon is the world's leading air defence and ground attack aircraft with full multi and swing-role capabilities. The combination of the airframe performance, advanced human-machine-interface, powerful engines and ground-breaking technology gives Eurofighter Typhoon pilots the edge in today's competitive digital battlefield.
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FAQs | F-35 Lightning II - 4 views

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    The official website of the F-35 Lightning II. The Joint Strike Fighter is the next generation fighter to support the US Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, United Kingdom and defense partners in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, and Turkey.
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Weapons and Tactics - 4 views

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    World War II involved both strategic and tactical air warfare. Strategic air warfare is the use of bombers to destroy an enemy's industry, cities, and morale. Tactical air warfare is the use of planes to attack the enemy's troops on the battlefield, usually in coordinated support of one's own troops.
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