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How fast can a jet fly at low altitude?
Sharing Low-Altitude Airspace The military uses some airspace below 10,000 feet for training operations and frequently flies at speeds of more than 250 knots. High speed operations include aircraft intercepts, air-to-air combat, close-air support for ground forces and photo reconnaissance.
Do smaller jets experience more turbulence?
Although turbulence occurs in both large and small planes, it is typically worse in smaller planes because they weigh less, and so more likely to move in line with the air and thus feel turbulence more.
Should a pilot fly at the minimum drag velocity for best endurance or best range?
The speed which gives the minimum drag for a given aircraft weight and altitude is called best endurance speed. Flying at higher speeds then the best endurance speed increases the drag and the fuel flow, and therefore reduces the endurance.
Are props or jets more efficient?
Turboprop vs Jet Efficiency Turboprops are more efficient at slower speeds whereas jets become more efficient at higher speeds.
What is the top speed of the military jets?
Their top speeds were 1510 mph and 1350 mph, respectively. The fastest military jets, however, are the X-15, SR-71 Blackbird, and the YF-12. They are all reconnaissance/surveillance planes. The fastest interceptor is the Russian-built Mikoyan MiG-25 Foxbat – top speed of Mach 3.2.
How high do commercial jets fly in the atmosphere?
Although there are exceptions, most commercial jets fly at around 28,000 to 35,000 feet. Being that Earth’s troposphere is between 23,000 and 65,000 feet — depending on the season and latitude, at least — this means that commercial jets are almost always within the troposphere.
What is the fastest fighter jet in the world?
The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter set the record speed flying in a straight line, but when it comes to flying real mission scenarios, maneuvering (and attacking or observing/spotting ground targets) at extremely low altitude (less than 200m) following the terrain with mountains and objects, up to this date really NOTHING beats the Panavia Tornado!
Why do military pilots train to fly low?
Military pilots train to fly low and fast, hiding behind hills to fool radar and going fast enough that they can’t be shot at. Since flying is a perishable skill, every fighter or attack pilot periodically has to practice such low-level flights.