How Much Fuel Does a Fighter Jet Consume?
1 Answers
The fuel consumption of active fighter jets cannot be accurately calculated because factors such as flight speed, altitude, and intensity vary under different operational conditions, all of which affect fuel consumption. Fuel consumption of other aircraft: The Su-27 fighter has a maximum internal fuel capacity of 9.4 tons and a maximum range of 3,900 km. At a cruising speed of Mach 0.8, the Su-27 can fly for 4 hours, consuming approximately 2.35 tons of fuel per hour. The fuel costs for fighter jets are extremely high: The high fuel consumption of fighter jets poses a significant challenge to national military resources. Moreover, during missions, fighter jets often fly much faster than the speeds mentioned above, leading to even higher fuel consumption. Additionally, military aviation fuel prices are considerably higher than those for civilian use, further increasing costs. When factoring in aircraft maintenance and the various preparations required by ground support teams, the overall expenses become even more substantial.