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Why the F15 Fighter Jet Reigns Supreme in Aerial Combat

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The F-15’s features include: Fuel capacity that allows for sustained prolonged combat missions without sacrificing performance Design considerations for low altitude operations Rear cockpit equipped with advanced flight instruments and an instrument landing system These features contribute to the overall superior combat capability of the aircraft.

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F-16 Fighter Jet in the United States Air Force, Fly By Wire

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The F-16 is designed to be capable of locating targets in any weather condition and detecting low-flying aircraft in radar ground clutter. In case of non-visual bombing conditions, the fighter jet can deliver ordnance accurately thanks to its all-weather capability. The fuselage includes enough space for the added avionics system.

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