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Yes, but usually jets aren't flying supersonic, especially for ground attack missions (if they're even capable).

It uses a lot of fuel, you can't maneuver easily, and you fly over your target too fast.




But how long does it take for the munitions to detonate over the ground to when the aircraft is the target? Particularly the modern-era "dumb" bombs used over syria.

I'd imagine that takes a bit of time to hit the ground, unless it's rocket propelled. So you will probably hear the jet just as it's about to detonate, no?




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