Why are all air force planes GREY?

Military aircraft are normally painted in a grey camouflage that provides the necessary ‘countershading’ and makes it indistinguishable in most combat situations against the sky or the terrain.

What is a false canopy?

In the 1970s, US aviation artist Keith Ferris invented a false canopy to paint on the underside of military aircraft, directly underneath the front of the plane, the purpose of which was to confuse an enemy so they do not know in what direction the aircraft is headed.

Why are fighter jets painted blue?

Some jets and many helicopters are still painted blue at the bottom. It helps them to blend into the blue sky, making it harder for the gunner of an anti aircraft gun to target the aircraft.

Why are Russian planes blue?

Originally Answered: Why are the cockpits of most Russian/Soviet planes painted in blue? According to Cold War Air Museum: …the color chosen by Soviet designers helps to reduce stress and maintain a pilot’s effectiveness on long missions.

What is a false cockpit and why is it used?

It’s a false cockpit, a type of camouflage patented in 1980by Keith Ferris, a US artist and camouflage designer. From some angles, it makes it difficult to determine the orientation of the aircraft. The Canadians were the first to apply it; pictured is a CF-18 Hornet with one:

What would happen if an A-10 was attacked by an aircraft?

If an A-10 encountered antiaircraft fire or an enemy aircraft it would have to rely on its own agility to escape or gain the upper hand. Other nations have adopted this technique — I’ve seen French and Russian types, and possibly Gripens of some air force.

Why do Pilots pull extra G’s in dogfights?

During dogfights this can be enough to make opposing pilots think the aircraft is going a different direction. It might not seem like much in a photo, or if you’re watching an aircraft fly past at an air show or airport. In the stress of combat while pulling extra Gs it’s more than enough to confuse or delay a reaction.