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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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Differences Between FAA Part 91, 121, and 135 in Aviation

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Another example is weather minimums. A part 121 or 135 crew cannot legally initiate an approach if the weather is below minimums. Part 135 only applies to aircraft with 30 or fewer seats or a maximum payload capacity of 7,500 pounds, including commercial helicopter operations (other than external loading (i.e.,