About Lockheed Martin Aircraft & Fuel Consumption
Lockheed Martin produces a wide range of military and transport aircraft, including fighters like the F-16 and F-35, transports like the C-130 Hercules and C-5 Galaxy, and patrol aircraft like the P-3 Orion. Each has different fuel burn characteristics.
Factors Influencing Fuel Consumption:
- Aircraft Type: Heavy transports like the C-5 Galaxy consume much more fuel than fighters.
- Payload & Mission: Cargo weight, mission profile, and equipment add to fuel demand.
- Flight Profile: Supersonic flight or low-level missions increase burn rate significantly.
- Altitude & Environment: Hot, high, or combat conditions require more thrust and fuel.
- Fuel Type: Military fleets often rely on JP-8, though Jet-A/Jet-A1 may be used.
Formulas Used:
- Fuel Used = Burn Rate (L/hr) × Flight Hours
- Total Cost = Fuel Used × Price per Liter
- CO₂ Emissions = Fuel Used × Emission Factor (kg CO₂/L)
Example:
An F-35 Lightning II flying for 2 hours on JP-8 fuel at ₹95/liter:
- Fuel Used = 5600 × 2 = 11,200 liters
- Total Cost = 11,200 × 95 = ₹1,064,000
- CO₂ Emissions = 11,200 × 2.50 = 28,000 kg
Note: Fuel burn rates are approximate averages. Actual values vary depending on mission, load, and flight profile.
