Question

Which one is better single engine fighter aircraft or twin engine fighter aircraft​

Answer 1

Answer:

Single-engine F-16 with Twin-engine F-18 Hornet in flight

Explanation:

The very first heavier-than-air flying machine in the world that took to the air was on December 17, 1903, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in the United States. At the controls were the two brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright who had designed, developed and manufactured the platform all by themselves. The aircraft was aptly named as the Wright Flyer. The maiden flight of the experimental machine lasted for a mere 12 seconds and covered a distance of just 120 feet. But despite it being of short duration, the flight by this single engine aeroplane stands out as a major landmark in the history of aviation. But what must be noted is the fact that this first heavier-than-air machine that got airborne, was powered by a single-piston engine.

Answer 2

Answer:

The debate on single-engine versus twin-engine has been relatively more intense in the case of combat aircraft of modern generation. Compared to a twin-engine combat platforms, a singleengine fighter is of lower weight and hence has better thrust-to-weight ratio which provides it superior manoeuvre capability.