Title: How low can a fighter jet fly safely? - Quora
Headings: How low can a fighter jet fly safely?
How low can a fighter jet fly safely?
Scot Johnson

Content: Low Altitude Employment and Step-downs” are a multi-year process for fighter and other tactical pilots. Short answer to your question— F-15 pilots started at 1000 feet and eventually worked down to 300 (in my day, late 1980’s). A-10 pilots operate as low as 100 feet. Other airplanes have their own limits. OBTW, low isn’t always the best place to be, depending on the nature of the bad guy’s weapons. Ask the Brits (fairly proud of their low altitude flying skills) how the first day of Iraq 1 went for them…
Actual lowest altitude that folks fly… I’ll leave that for stories at the bar. My low altitude briefing to my wingman was something to the effect of, “I don’t want to look over and see you lower than me”. Sponsored by Best Gadget Advice
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