They decided all civilian aircraft would start and end in a 7. They produce a massive variety of aircraft, including civilian passenger jets like the 747, 767, and 787. Nearly 50% of their revenue comes from domestic defense contracts, which amounts to around $62.2 billion per year. McDonnell Douglas, on the other hand, was founded in 1967 but merged with their competitor, Boeing, in 1997.īoeing was founded in 1916 and has become the second-largest military contractor in the world. They have been in business for 71 years, as they were founded in 1952. They manufacture several types of aircraft, including the F-111 Aardvark. General Dynamics is the 4th largest military contractor in the world, and they have manufactured some very iconic weapons and aircraft used in warfare today. It was designed to be a day fighter but evolved to be a multi-tool of sorts, being used in whatever situation it was needed. The F-16 Fighting Falcon, which is manufactured by General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin, is a single-engine multi-role fighter originally created for the US Air Force. In realistic flying conditions, such as getting to and from a target, the F-18 would get there slightly faster due to its higher cruising speed. The F-18’s cruising speed varies between 580 KTS at high altitudes, to 720 KTS at low altitudes.
That said, the F-18 Hornet can reach a top speed of Mach 1.8, which translates to 1,381 MPH. The F-16 Fighting Falcon (AKA ‘Viper’) can reach impressive top speeds just over Mach 1.7, which is just over 1,300 MPH!
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