Physics of Fighter Jets

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For centuries, wars were fought                                                                                                       Fighter jets operate
on the ground.  In those times the                                                                                                  through the laws of 
cavalry was the army's greatest                                                                                        physics, which governs their    
asset, but with the invention of                                                                                       ability to fly and maneuver
flight fighter jets became the                                                                                           the skies.  Physics also govern     
pinnacle of military success.                                                                                           the way missiles are used in

Jets fight with tactical weapons and                                                                            combat and the ability of jets to
utilize advanced surveillance                                                                                      land safely.
techniques, which are
unparalleled by any of their
predecessors.                                                                                                                                                       












Bong Chon
Web Project Physics 211 2014, Dr. Newman

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