Yeah you either keep some fighters weapon armed or use them for reconessaince style interception. You can't arm a plane in seconds or under 5 minutes. I think

Yeah you either keep some fighters weapon armed or use them for reconessaince style interception. You can't arm a plane in seconds or under 5 minutes. I think the rule of thumb is 5' at most scrambling time if plane is on alert-- fueled, armed, and pilot ready.