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Answer by Therac for What is the lowest-speed bogey a jet fighter can...

Military fighter jets are actually not all that fast, when they aren't supersonic. Their cruise speeds are below the cruise speed of airliners. Supersonic flight is mostly meant for interception, while...

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Answer by Michael Hall for What is the lowest-speed bogey a jet fighter can...

Depending on aircraft type and weight, flaps down approach speeds for most military fighters is in the range of 120 to 150 KIAS. This is within the speed range of medium to higher performance GA...

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Answer by AEhere supports Monica for What is the lowest-speed bogey a jet...

There is nothing stopping a faster jet from flying a zigzag pattern behind an intercept target if the goal is to remain in close contact with it, but a large difference in airspeeds would indeed hamper...

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What is the lowest-speed bogey a jet fighter can intercept/escort?

Jet fighters are made to cruise at a high subsonic speed, even at a supersonic speed (supercruise?). It means that they can be flown comfortably at relatively high speeds.Jet fighters are often used to...

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