Often we receive many queries which is the best fighter aircraft in the world. Which is the supreme modern fighter. Our Top 10 analysis is based on the collective score of stealthiest, defender, speed, range, maneuverability & technology. We also considered pilot view on capabilities of various fighter planes during dog fight training. All of these aircraft mentioned here are extremely powerful & destructive.
1. Lockheed Martin / Boeing F-22 Raptor (USA)
The F-22 Raptor air dominance fighter is roughly invisible to radars. This aircraft carries a powerful range of weapons. It is the most advanced & most expensive creation fighter aircraft now. Many sensors & avionics of this plane are still classified.
2. Lockheed Martin F-35 (USA)
The F-35 is also known as the Lightning II which is a new multi role fighter jet. One of its variation, the F-35B achieved initial operational qualifications with the US Marine Corps in 2015. The F-35 was developed under a mutual Strike Fighter program which was anticipated to replace existing aircraft types. In the near future the F-35 will substitute the AV-8B, A-10, F-16 and F/A-18 fighter planes in service with the US military. This multi role fighter can execute on air defense missions, close air support & strategic bombing. It is companionable with the latest air-to-air & air-to-ground missiles.
3. Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet (USA)
Currently the Super Hornet is the mainly capable US Navy's multi role fighter jet. It is based on the aircraft carriers can attack both air & surface target. This Super Hornet is in service with Australia as a main fighter aircraft.
4. Eurofighter Typhoon (European Union)
It is being claimed that Typhoon is half as the combat effective as American F-22 Raptor. It is an approximate estimate that, however it seems the Typhoon is superior to F-15F, French- Rafale, evolved Russian Su-27 variants & many other aircraft.
5. Dassault Rafale (France)
This Rafale is in service with both the French Air Force and Navy. This multi role fighter features some very latest avionics systems. Also some measures were being taken to reduce radar cross section of this fightercraft. The Rafale can track 40 targets & fire at four targets simultaneously.
6. Sukhoi Su-35 (Russia)
This Su-35 multi role fighter is a significantly developed version of Su-27. It is offered for export as a replacement for the Su-27 & MiG-29 fighters. In 2012, it has been commissioned by the Russian Air Force.
7. McDonnel Douglas F-15 Eagle (USA)
F-15 Eagle is a purpose built air fighter designed to pierce enemy defense. Although it is now in service for over 30 years but it remains a formidable fighter plane. This aircraft scored more than 100 air kills & is considered among the one of the most successful Cold War fighters.
8. Mikoyan MiG-31 (Russia)
This MiG-31 was developed as a part of an overall programm to provide the Soviet air defense with the ability to meet threat posed by NATO strike aircraft & cruise missiles. This interceptor has a high speed, altitude & rate of climb. It sacrificed maneuverability in order to achieve these capabilities. The MiG 31 is one of the fastest production aircraft. It uses missiles to shot down enemy aircraft from very long distances.
9. Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon (USA)
F-16 was lighter is less expensive alternative to the F-15 Eagles. F-16 is a multi role aircraft, capable of attacking air & ground targets. This aircraft is small but highly maneuverable. This F-16 has a bubble single piece cover for excellent pilot visibility which appears during close combat.
10. Saab JAS 39 Gripen (Sweden)
Saab the Gripen (griffin) is a 4th generation light weight multi role combat aircraft. This fighter uses the latest technologies which can perform various missions such as air defense, interception & ground attack. It is being claimed that the Gripen achieves the lowest operating costs of any fighter. It is reliable & easy to maintain. This aircraft will form new core of Swedish air power into this 21st century.
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