The 20 Best Attack Helicopters That Are Still In Service

Published on 05/13/2022
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1. Boeing F/A-18 Hornet – Australia, U.S.A.

The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine, supersonic, all-weather, carrier-capable multirole fighter and attack aircraft. The F/A-18 was developed in the 1970s by McDonnell Douglas (now part of Boeing) and Northrop (now part of Northrop Grumman) from the latter’s YF-17 for use by the US Navy and Marine Corps. The Hornet is also utilized by the air forces of several other countries, as well as the United States Navy’s Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron.

Boeing F/A-18 Hornet

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1. Sukhoi Su-27 – Russia

The Soviets designed this military aircraft to compete with the Fourth Generation’s F-14s and F-15s. The aircraft boasts tremendous statistics. This craft boasts supermaneuvrability, two engines, and a top speed of Mach 1.8. You’re in for a crazy ride once you get your hands on this bad guy! It dwarfs the F-15 with a length of more than 10 feet and a width of more than 5 feet. It had ten weapon hardpoints and shielded radar technology, but those features were removed before it was made public. The stripped variant is the quickest and lightest alternative because the fuel must be carried within the plane.

Sukhoi Su-27

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