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Thursday, May 20, 2010

BEST FIGHTER HAWKS IN THE WORLD



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Rafale
Dassault Rafale Specifications
Primary Function: Multi-role fighter / reconn.
Contractor: Dassault
Crew: Single or twin seater
Unit Cost: N/A
Powerplant
Two SNECMA M88-3 turbofans each rated at 19,555 lb (86.98 kN) with afterburning - Rafale C
Dimensions
Length: 50 ft 3 in (15.3 m)
Wingspan: 35 ft 9 in (10.9 m)
Height: 17 ft 6 in (5.34 m)
Weights
Empty: N/A
Maximum Takeoff: 47,399 lb (21500 kg) -- Rafale C
Performance
Speed: Maximum level speed 'clean' at 36,090 ft (11000 m) 1,321 mph (1,147 kt / 2125 km/h) -- Rafale C
Ceiling: 60,000 ft
Range: 1000 nm
Armament
Cannon: 1 30mm DEFA 554; Mica, R.550 Magic 2, BGL 400

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F22 Raptor
F-22 Raptor Specifications
Primary Function: Fighter, air dominance
Contractor: Boeing and Lockheed Martin
Crew: Model F-22A will carry one crewperson
Unit Cost: N/A
Powerplant
Two Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 engines (155.69 kN / 35,000 lb st with afterburning each)
Dimensions
Length: 62 ft 1 inch
Wingspan: 44 ft 6 inches
Height: 16 ft 5 inches
Weights
Empty: N/A
Maximum Takeoff: 60,000 lb (27216 kg)
Performance
Speed: Mach 2 class
Ceiling: 50,000 ft (15240 m)
Range: N/A
Armament
One internal M61A2 20-mm cannon, three internal weapons bays, underside bay for four AIM-120A AMRAAMs and two lateral intake bays each with two AIM-9M sidewinder AAMs. Revised bays for 1,000 lb JDAMs replacing two AIM-120s and AIM-9X AAMs. Four underwing stores stations with provision for two AGM-137A Tri-Service Standoff Arrack Missiles and / or fuel tanks.



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X 35 Joint strike

X-35 Joint Strike Fighter Specifications
Primary Function: Strike fighter [Conventional Takeoff and Landing]
Contractor: Lockheed-Martin
Crew: One
Unit Cost (FY94$) $28M
Powerplant
One Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 derivative from F-22 Raptor
Dimensions
Length: 45 feet
Wingspan: 36 feet
Height: N/A
Weights
Empty: 22,500 lbs
Maximum Takeoff: 50,000 lbs
Performance
Speed: supersonic
Ceiling: N/A
Combat Radius: over 600 nautical miles
Armament
N/A

X-35 Specifications
Primary Function: Strike fighter [Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing]
Contractor: Lockheed-Martin
Crew: One
Unit Cost (FY94$) $35M
Powerplant
One Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 derivative from F-22 Raptor
Dimensions
Length: 45 feet
Wingspan: 36 feet
Height: N/A
Weights
Empty: 22,500 lbs
Maximum Takeoff: 50,000 lbs
Performance
Speed: supersonic
Ceiling: N/A
Combat Radius: over 600 nautical miles
Armament
N/A

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SU 37 Flanker

Su-37 Flanker Specifications
Primary Function: Air superiority fighter
Contractor: Sukhoi Design Bureau
Crew: One
Unit Cost: N/A
Powerplant
Two Lyulka AL-37FU vectored-thrust afterburning turbofans, 30,855 lb thrust each
Dimensions
Length: 21.94 m (72 ft)
Wingspan: 15.16 m (49 ft 9 in)
Height: 6.84 m (22 ft 5 in)
Weights
Empty: N/A
Maximum Takeoff: 34,000 kg (74,960 lbs)
Performance
Speed: 2,500 km/h (1,553 mph / 1,350 Kts / mach 2.35) -- altitude
1,400 km/h (870 mph / 756 Kts / mach 1.32) -- sea level
Ceiling: 59,055 ft
Range: 1,390 km (863 mi / 750 nm) -- low altitude at 497 mph
3,300 km (2,051 mi / 1,782 nm) -- high altitude at 590 mph
Climb Rate: 230 m/sec (45,300 ft/min)
Armament
One GSh-30-1 30mm cannon, plus up to 18,075 lb including R-73/R-77 AAMs, AGMs, bombs, rockets, drop tanks, and ECM pods carried on fourteen external points
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Su -30
Dimensions:Height6.355mWingspan 14.70mSpan of Foreplane 6.40mLength Excluding Probes23.335mWeights:Empty Weight 17,700kgFuel5,090kgMaximum Fuel 9,400kgTake-off Weight 26,090kgMaximum Take-off Weight 38,000kgMaximum External Payload8,000kgEngines:Type2 x Saturn AL-37FP thrust vectoring enginesThrust83.4kNThrust With Afterburn142.2kNPerformance:Maximum Level Speed 2.35 Mach, 2,150km/hrMaximum Rate of Climb 13,800m/minMaximum Altitude17,500mCombat Range 3,000kmRange With Single In-flight Refuelling5,200kmTake-off Run550mLanding Run 670m



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Eurofighter Typhoon
Eurofighter Specifications
Primary Function: Fighter
Contractor: Germany, Italy, Spain, UK
Crew: Pilot
Unit Cost: N/A
Powerplant
Two EJ200 Turbofan Engines rated at 20,000 lbf (90 kN) afterburning each
Dimensions
Length: 49.08 ft
Wingspan: 35.93 ft
Height: 5.28m
Weights
Empty: 21,495 lb (approx.)
Maximum Takeoff: 46,297 lb (approx.)
Performance
Speed: 1,320 mph (2125 km/h)
Ceiling: 60,000 ft
Combat Radius: air defence with 10-min loiter : 1389 km
Armament
Internally mounted 27mm Mauser gun; Mix of Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missiles (BVRAAM) and Short-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (SRAAM) carried externally; Four BVRAAM under fuselage in semi-conformal carriage configuration; Laser guided bombs; Advanced anti-armour weapons; Conventionally armed stand-off missiles
Service Life
First Flight: August 1986 (prototype)
March 27, 1994 (EF-2000)
End of Service: N/A
Number Built: [~698 in production]


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F-18 super Hornet

Both the single seat E and two-seat F models convert quickly from one mission type to the next with the flip of a switch to provide consistent air dominance:

Day/night strikes with precision-guided weapons
Anti-air warfare
Fighter escort
Close air support
Suppression of enemy air defense
Maritime strike
Reconnaissance
Forward air control
Tanker
Payload FlexibilityThe Super Hornet's versatility applies to its weapon stations and payload types:

11 weapon stations
Supports a full complement of smart weapons, including laser-guided bombs
Carries a full spectrum mix of air-to-air and air-to-ground ordnance
Power and Flight CharacteristicsThe Super Hornet is powered by two General Electric F414-GE-400 engines:

Distinctive caret-shaped inlet to provide increased airflow and reduced radar signature
22,000 pounds (98 Kn) of thrust per engine, 44,000 pounds (196 Kn) per aircraft
Flight qualities:

Highly departure resistant through its operational flight envelope.
Unlimited angle-of-attack and carefree flying qualities for highly effective combat capability and ease of training.
Reconfigurable digital flight-control system detects and corrects for battle damage.
UpgradeabilityLong-term designed in versatility ensures the Super Hornet's investment value. Current upgrades delivered in the Block Two configuration include:

Active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar
Advanced targeting forward-looking infrared (ATFLIR) system
Joint-helmet mounted cueing system (JHMCS)
Multifunctional information distribution system (MIDS)
Advanced aft crew station
Fibre channel switch for increased data processing capability
Fully integrated weapons systems and sensors for reduced crew workload and increased capability.

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MiG -35
Key Data:Crew1-2ManufacturerMikoyanFirst Flight2007Number Built10 as of 2008Developed FromMiG-29MDimensions:Length19m (62ft 4in)Wingspan15m (49ft 3in) Height6m (19ft 8in)Weights:Empty Weight11,000kgLoaded Weight17,500kgMaximum Take-Off Weight29,700kgEngines:Powerplant2 × Klimov RD-33MK afterburning turbofansDry Thrust5,400kgf, 53.0kN (11,900lbf) eachThrust with Afterburner9,000kgf, 88.3kN (19,800lbf) eachPerformance:Maximum speedMach 2.5 (2,400km/h, 1,491mph) at altitudeRange2,000km Ferry Range3,100kmService Ceiling17,500m Rate of Climb330 m/s (65,000 ft/min)Thrust / Weight1.14





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MiG -29
Key Data:Crew1 - pilotDimensions:Length17.32mHeight4.73mWingspan11.36mWeights:Normal Take-Off Weight14,750kgMaximum Take-Off Weight17,720kgMaximum Weight Combat Load3,000kgMaximum Fuel4,300kgEngines:Engine2 x turbofan RD-33 enginesThrust8,300kgPerformance:Maximum Speed Near Ground1,500km/hMaximum Speed at Altitude2,400km/hService Ceiling18,000mFlight Range Near Ground700kmFlight Range at Altitude1,500kmTake-Off Thrust-to-Weight Ratio1:12Maximum Operatioal G-Load9gAir Target Detection Range60kmR-73 Air-to-Air Missile:Maximum Launch Weight105kgWarhead7.3kg, rod typeGuidanceCooled infraredLength2.9mDiameter0.17mFin Span0.51mMaximum Launch Range20kmMinimum Range of Aft Hemisphere Launch300mTarget Acceleration g-Load12gKill Probability Against a Fighter Target0.6Maximum Target Speed2,500km/hTarget Altitude0.02km to 20kmR-27 Medium-Range Missile:Guidance System R-27R/TSemi-active radar / infraredMaximum Launch Range R-27R/T41km / 32kmLaunch Weight R-27R/T253kg / 245kgDimensions (Length x Diameter x Fin Span) R-27R/T4.08m x 0.23m x 0.97m / 3.8m x 0.23m x 0.97mWarhead39kg, rod typeTarget g-Load8gFighter Aircraft Target Kill Probability0.7Maximum Target Speed3,500km/hTarget Altitude0.02km to 27kmMaximum Vertical Separation Carrier Aircraft to Target10kmR-60 Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile:ManufacturerVympelMaximum Launch Range10kmGuidance SystemInfrared, with photo detector coolingWarhead3.5kg, rod typeLength2.09mDiameter0.12mFin Span0.39mKill Probability Against a Fighter0.5Target g-Load12gMaximum Target Speed2,500km/hTarget Altitude0.03km to 20km


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F -16
Dimensions:Wingspan 10m Length 15m Height 5m Weights:Empty Weight 8,500kg Engines:Type1 x P&W F100-PW-200/220/229 or General Electric F110-GE-100/129Thrust29,000lbPerformance:Maximum Speed 1,500mph (Mach 2)Maximum Altitude In excess of 15,000m (50,000ft)RangeMore than 2,000 miles ferry range (1,740nm)g limit In excess of 9g

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