Can Russian fighter jets dump fuel?
Can Russian fighter jets dump fuel? The U.S. military's declassified 42-second color footage shows a Russian Su-27 approaching the back of the MQ-9 Reaper drone and releasing fuel as it passes, the Pentagon said. Dumping the fuel appeared to be aimed at blinding the drone's optical instruments to drive it from the area.
How do fighter jets not crash into each other?
Fighter jets are equipped with an automatic recovery system called Auto-GCAS4 (Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System). This system determines if a collision is probable based on trajectory and speed.
How much does a 747 weigh in tons?
Meanwhile, the Boeing 747-300 and 747-400's respective empty weight figures clocked in at 384,240 - 402,700 pounds (174.29 - 182.66 tons) and 394,088 - 412,300 pounds (178.755 - 187.016 tons).
Why do planes burn fuel before landing?
Airplanes frequently depart the airport heavier than the maximum landing weight allowed – the threshold at which a given aircraft can sustain a very hard landing without damage. During a normal flight, the plan is to burn fuel so the plane's weight will below that number by the time it lands.
Which commercial aircraft can dump fuel?
For some aircraft types, the maximum allowable landing weight is substantially less than the aircraft's take-off weight. The Boeing 747, 777, and Airbus A380s are examples, and these three aircraft types do have fuel dumping capabilities.
Which aircraft Cannot dump fuel?
Since most twin jet airliners can meet these requirements, most aircraft of this type such as the Boeing 737 (all models), the DC-9/MD80/Boeing 717, the A320 family and various regional jet (RJ) aircraft do not have fuel dump systems installed.