In general term of military support and equipment, jet fighter aircraft has been included as integral part of military system. Within that sense, you should also realize that there is a general term for that kind of jet, namely fighter aircraft. The latter term is refers to military aircraft which has primary design to perform air-to-air combat. So in essence, jet fighter aircraft is used widely to fight against the enemies aircraft. Some people have witnessed the use of jet fighter aircraft in the moment of second world wars. At that time, the battle of fighter aircraft has took place, both in mainland or in the sea. Within this sense, the hallmark of jet fighter aircraft might be recognized from its small size, maneuverability, and speed. That is why we can ensure of one thing here: there is big different between fighter aircraft and other combat aircraft. On the other hand, many jet fighter aircraft has also equipped with ground attack capabilities, while at the same time some of them also designed well with the sense so they able to rolled out as fighter bombers as well. The development of military jets is factor that triggers the appearance of jet fighter aircraft. With more speed, more accuracy, and more maneuver implanted on one jet, surely that would help commando to earn success in any military operation.
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| F-22 Raptor Jet Fighter Aircraft |
You might wonder here: what is the first jet aircraft? Well, we should regard the term not in the sense of term which refers to a name or type of jet, but a nomenclature instead. That would be meant there is no such thing as the first jet fighter aircraft. In this sense, the word “fighter” was firstly appear after the World War I. At that time, British Royal Air Force called these air-crafts as “scout”, while the US Army called their fighter as pursuit aircraft. On the other hand, German and French use the term to refer aircraft which has hunting capability. So if we trace the root of jet fighter aircraft term, we can enter to a conclusion where we might thing that its speed and maneuverability are two factors that made such aircraft as one that utilized as a hunter which will be hunted down the enemies. The modern jet fighter aircraft, however, can be recognized from several types, among other are: F-22 (used by the US Army), I-16 (used by Russian), or Nieuport 17 C.1 (used by French).
So when we talk about jet fighter planes, we must remember the term as one that might refer to many types of jet fighter aircraft. And we might also remember some name, such as F-14 Tomcat, F-15 Eagle, and F-22 Raptor; all of which are several types of jet fighter aircraft that used by United States. As we already recognize these days, the ownership of jet fighter aircraft could be important, especially to show the superiority of nation.
There are total 41 best aircraft from the biggest military country on the list below. 10 US fighter aircraft, 12 Russian fighter aircraft, 5 Chinese fighter aircraft, India, France, UK, Israel, Sweden, Italy, Korea, Indonesia and Taiwan.
Sixth Generation Jet Fighter Aircraft:So when we talk about jet fighter planes, we must remember the term as one that might refer to many types of jet fighter aircraft. And we might also remember some name, such as F-14 Tomcat, F-15 Eagle, and F-22 Raptor; all of which are several types of jet fighter aircraft that used by United States. As we already recognize these days, the ownership of jet fighter aircraft could be important, especially to show the superiority of nation.
There are total 41 best aircraft from the biggest military country on the list below. 10 US fighter aircraft, 12 Russian fighter aircraft, 5 Chinese fighter aircraft, India, France, UK, Israel, Sweden, Italy, Korea, Indonesia and Taiwan.
| Jet Fighter Aircraft | Picture | Spesifications | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next Generation Air Dominance |  | Development | US | 2035 |
Fifth Generation Jet Fighter Aircraft:
| Jet Fighter Aircraft | Picture | Specifications | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft |  | Development | India | 2020 |
| KAI KF-X |  | Development | South Korea-Indonesia | 2020 |
| Chengdu J-20 |  | Stealth air superiority fighter/multirole combat aircraft Length: 70 ft (21.26 m) Wingspan: 42 ft (12.88 m) Height: 4.45m (14.6 ft) Unit Cost: USD 110 Million Development | China | 2019 |
| Sukhoi/HAL FGFA |  | Stealth Air superiority fighter Length: 22.0 m (72 ft 2 in) Wingspan: 14.2 m (46 ft 7 in) Height: 6.05 m (19 ft 10 in) Maximum speed: 2,100 km/h (Mach 2) (1,305 mph) g-limits: (10-11 g) Cruise speed: 1,300 km/h (800 mph) Combat radius: 1,500 km Unit Cost: USD 100 Million | Russia-India | 2017 |
| Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II |  | Stealth Multirole Fighter Maximum speed: Mach 1.6+ (1,200 mph, 1,930 km/h) Tested to Mach 1.53. Range: 1,200 nmi (2,220 km) on internal fuel Length: 51.4 ft (15.67 m) Wingspan: 35 ft (10.7 m) Height: 14.2 ft (4.33 m) Wing area: 460 ft² (42.7 m²) | US | 2016 |
| Sukhoi PAK FA |  | Stealth multirole fighter Length: 19.8 m (65.9 ft) Wingspan: 14 m (46.6 ft) Height: 6.05 m (19.8 ft) Maximum speed: 2,100 - 2,500 km/h (Mach 2+) (1,300 - 1,560 mph) ; at 17,000 m (45,000 ft) altitude Cruise speed: 1,850 - 2,100 km/h (1,150 - 1,300 mph) Ferry range: 5,500 km Unit cost: USD 47.5-57 million | Russia | 2015 |
| Mitsubishi ATD-X |  | Development | Japan | 2014 |
| Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor |  | Stealth air superiority fighter Maximum speed: Mach 2.25 (1,500 mph, 2,410 km/h) Supercruise: Mach 1.82 (1,220 mph, 1,963 km/h) Range: >1,600 nmi (1,840 mi, 2,960 km) with 2 external fuel tanks Length: 62 ft 1 in (18.90 m) Wingspan: 44 ft 6 in (13.56 m) Height: 16 ft 8 in (5.08 m) Wing area: 840 ft² (78.04 m²) | US | 2005 |
Fourth-4.5 Generation Jet Fighter Aircraft:
| Jet Fighter Aircraft | Picture | Spesifications | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenyang J-15 |  | China | 2016 | |
| Mikoyan MiG-35 |  | Multirole fighter Maximum speed: Mach 2.25 (2,400 km/h, 1,491 mph) at altitude; 1,450 km/h (901 mph) at low-level Range: 2,000 km (1,240 mi) Length: 17.3 m (56 ft 9 in) Wingspan: 12 m (39 ft 4 in) Height: 4.7 m (15 ft 5 in) | Russia | 2010 |
| F-15SE Silent Eagle |  | Maximum speed: Mach 2.5+ (1,650+ mph, 2,650+ km/h) Combat radius: 800+ nm (720 nmi for stealth A/A mission) (920 miles, 1,480 km) Ferry range: 2,400 mi (2,100 nmi, 3,900 km) with conformal fuel tank and three external fuel tanks Armament: 1× 20 mm (0.787 in) M61 Vulcan 6-barreled gatling cannon with 510 rounds of ammunition Four internal hardpoints in conformal weapons bays for low-observable capability, or External load the same as Strike Eagle's with standard CFTs | US | 2010 |
| Sukhoi Su-34 |  | Maximum speed: High altitude: Mach 1.8 (1,900 km/h, 1,180 mph) Low altitude: Mach 1.2 (1,400 km/h, 870 mph) at sea level Combat radius: 1,100 km (680 mi) Ferry range: 4,000 km (2,490 mi) Service ceiling: 15,000 m (49,200 ft) | Russia | 2009 |
| CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder |  | Maximum speed: Mach 1.8 (1,191 knots, 2,205 km/h) Combat radius: 1,352 km (840 mi) Ferry range: 3,480 km (1,880 NM = 2,160 mi) | Taiwan-Pakistan | 2007 |
| Chengdu J-10 |  | Maximum speed: Mach 2.2 at altitude, Mach 1.2 at sea level Combat radius: 1600 km with in-flight refueling, 1100 km without in flight refueling Ferry range: 3200 km Missiles: Air-to-air missiles: PL-8, PL-9, PL-11, PL-12 Air-to-surface missiles: PJ-9, YJ-9K | China | 2005 |
| Mikoyan MiG-29K |  | Maximum speed: Mach 2+ (2,200 km/h, 1,370 mph) / At low altitude: Mach 1.2 (1,400 km/h, 870 mph) Ferry range: 2,000 km (1,240 mi) / 3,000 km (1,860 mi) with 3 drop tanks | Russia | 2005 |
| Sukhoi Su-35 |  | Maximum speed: Mach 2.25 (2,390 km/h, 1,490 mph) at altitude Range: 3,600 km (1,940 nmi) ; (1,580 km, 850 nmi near ground level) | Russia | 2005 |
| KAI T-50 Golden Eagle |  | Maximum speed: Mach 1.4~1.5 Range: 1,851 km (1,150 mi) Air-to-air: AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-120 AMRAAM. Air-to-ground: AGM-65 Maverick | South Korea | 2005 |
| Eurofighter Typhoon |  | Multirole Fighter Maximum speed: At altitude: Mach 2 (2,495 km/h/1,550 mph) At sea level: Mach 1.2(1,470 km/h/910 mph) Supercruise: Mach 1.1–1.5 Range: 2,900 km (1,800 mi) Length: 15.96 m (52.4 ft) Wingspan: 10.95 m (35.9 ft) Height: 5.28 m (17.3 ft) | UK-Germany-Italy-Spain | 2003 |
| Sukhoi Su-30MKI |  | Multirole fighter, air superiority fighter Maximum speed: Mach 1.9 (2,120 km/h, 1,317 mph) at altitude; 1,350 km/h, 839 mph near ground level Range: 3,000 km (1,620 nmi) at altitude; Length: 21.935 m (72.97 ft) Wingspan: 14.7 m (48.2 ft) Height: 6.36 m (20.85 ft) | Russia-India | 2002 |
| HAL Tejas |  | Maximum speed: Mach 1.8 (2,138 km/h) at high altitude (15,000 m) Range: 850 km (530 mi) without refueling Ferry range: 3,000 km (1,840 mi) Service ceiling: 15,250 m (50,000 ft (engine re-igniter safely capable)) Wing loading: 221.4 kg/m² (45.35 lb/ft²) Thrust/weight: 0.91 g-limits: +9/−3.5 g | India | 2001 |
| Dassault Rafale |  | Multirole fighter aircraft Maximum speed: High altitude: Mach 1.8+ (1,900+ km/h, 1,026+ knots) Low altitude: 1,390 km/h, 750 knots Range: 3,700+ km (2,000+ nmi) Length: 15.27 m (50.1 ft) Wingspan: 10.80 m (35.4 ft) Height: 5.34 m (17.5 ft) | France | 2000 |
| Mitsubishi F-2 |  | Maximum speed: Mach 2.0 Range: 834 km on anti-ship mission (520 miles) Armament:20 mm JM61A1 cannon, plus maximum weapon load of 8,085 kg: AAMs: AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-7 Sparrow, Mitsubishi AAM-3, Mitsubishi AAM-4 air-to-ground weapons include: ASM-1 and ASM-2 anti-ship missiles, various free-fall bombs with GCS-1 IIR seeker heads, JDAM, others: J/AAQ-2 FLIR | Japan | 2000 |
| F/A-18E/F Super Hornet |  | Multirole Fighter Maximum speed: Mach 1.8+ (1,190 mph, 1,900 km/h) at 40,000 ft (12,190 m) Range: 1,275 nmi (2,346 km) Length: 60 ft 1¼ in (18.31 m) Wingspan: 44 ft 8½ in (13.62 m) Height: 16 ft (4.88 m) | US | 1999 |
| Shenyang J-11 |  | Maximum speed: Mach 2.35 (2,500 km/h, 1,550 mph) at altitude Range: 3,530 km (2,070 mi) Guns: 1× 30 mm (1.18 in) Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 cannon with 150r Rockets: Unguided rocket launcher Missiles: PL-12,PL-9,PL-8,Vympel R-77 Vympel R-27,Vympel R-73 Bombs: Free-fall cluster bombs | China | 1998 |
| Saab JAS 39 Gripen |  | Multirole Fighter Maximum speed: Mach 2 (2,204 km/h, 1,372 mph) at altitude Combat radius: 800 km (500 mi, 432 nmi) Length: 14.1 m (46 ft 3 in), two-seater: 14.8 m (48 ft 5 in) Wingspan: 8.4 m (27 ft 7 in) Height: 4.5 m (14 ft 9 in) | Sweden | 1997 |
| Sukhoi Su-30 |  | Maximum speed: Mach 2.0 (2,120 km/h, 1,320 mph) Range: 3,000 km (1,620 nmi) at altitudeAAMs: 6 × R-27ER1 (AA-10C), 2 × R-27ET1 (AA-10D), 6 × R-73E (AA-11), 6 × R-77 RVV-AE (AA-12) ASMs: 6 × Kh-31P/Kh-31A anti-radar missiles, 6 × Kh-29T/L laser guided missiles, 2 × Kh-59ME Aerial bombs: 6 × KAB 500KR, 3 × KAB-1500KR, 8 × FAB-500T, 28 × OFAB-250-270, nuclear bombs | Russia | 1996 |
| AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-kuo |  | Maximum speed: Mach 1.8 Range: 1,100 km (600 nmi, 680 mi) Guns: 1× 20 mm (0.787 in) M61A1 6-barreled gatling cannon Missiles: 4× Sky Sword I 4× Sky Sword II Bombs: Wan Chien GPS-guided cluster bomb | Taiwan | 1994 |
| Xian JH-7 |  | Maximum speed: Mach 1.75 (1,808 km/h, 1,122 mph) Combat radius: 1,759 km (890 nm, 1,093 mi) Ferry range: 3,700 km (1,970 nm, 2,299 mi) Air-to-air missiles: PL-5 , PL-8,PL-9 Anti-ship missiles: Yingji-8K ,Yingji-82K Kongdi-88 Anti-radiation missiles: Yingji-91 | China | 1992 |
| Sukhoi Su-33 |  | Maximum speed: Mach 2.17 (2,300 km/h, 1,430 mph) at 10,000 m (33,000 ft) altitude Stall speed: 240 km/h (150 mp/h) Range: 3,000 km (1,864 mi) Armament: 1 × 30 mm GSh-30-1 cannon Up to 6,500 kg (14,300 lb) of munitions on twelve external hardpoints | Russia | 1988 |
| F-15E Strike Eagle |  | Maximum speed: Mach 2.5+ (1,650+ mph, 2,660+ km/h) Ferry range: 2,400 mi (2,100 nmi, 3,900 km) Air-to-air missiles: 4× AIM-9M Sidewinder or 4× AIM-120 AMRAAM, and 4× AIM-7M Sparrow or additional 4× AIM-120 AMRAAM Air-to-surface missiles:6× AGM-65 Maverick,AGM-130,AGM-84 Harpoon,AGM-84K SLAM-ER,AGM-154 JSOW,AGM-158 JASSM | US | 1988 |
| Panavia Tornado Air Defence Variant (ADV) |  | Maximum speed: 1,480 km/h (800 knots, 920 mph) IAS (Mach 2.2 at altitude) Combat radius: more than 1,853 km (1000 nmi, 1,151 mi) (subsonic), more than 556 km (300 nmi, 345 mi) supersonic Missiles: 4× AIM-9 Sidewinder or AIM-132 ASRAAM 4× British Aerospace Skyflash or AIM-120 AMRAAM | UK-Italy | 1985 |
| Sukhoi Su-27 |  | Maximum speed: Mach 2.35 (2,500 km/h, 1,550 mph) at altitude Range: 3,530 km (2,070 mi) at altitude; (1,340 km / 800 mi at sea level) Armament: 1 × 30 mm GSh-30-1 cannon 8,000 kg (17,600 lb) on 10 external pylons Up to 6 × medium-range AA missiles R-27, 2 × short-range heat-seeking AA missiles R-73 | Soviet Union | 1984 |
| Mikoyan MiG-29 |  | Maximum speed: High altitude: Mach 2.25 (2,400 km/h, 1,491 mph), Low altitude: Mach 1.4 (1,500 km/h, 932 mph) Ferry range: 2,000 km (1,240 mi) / 3,000 km (1,860 mi) (twin seat) Air-air missiles: 8 × R-73E, 8 × R-77 (RVV-AE), 4 × R-27 Air-surface missiles: 4 × Kh-29T(TE), 4 × Kh-31A, 4 × Kh-31P, Kh-35E Guided bombs: 4 × KAB-500Kr Unguided bombs: 4 × FAB-500 | Soviet Union | 1983 |
| F/A-18 Hornet |  | Maximum speed: Mach 1.8 (1,190 mph, 1,915 km/h) at 40,000 ft (12,190 m) Range: 1,089 nmi (1,250 miles, 2,000 km) with only two AIM-9s Combat radius: 400 nmi (460 mi, 740 km) on air-air missionAir-to-air missiles: 4× AIM-9 Sidewinder or 4× AIM-132 ASRAAM or 4× IRIS-T or 4× AIM-120 AMRAAM, and 2× AIM-7 Sparrow or additional 2× AIM-120 AMRAAM Air-to-surface missiles: AGM-65 Maverick Standoff Land Attack Missile (SLAM-ER) AGM-88 HARM, AGM-154 Taurus missile (Cruise missile) Anti-ship missile: AGM-84 Harpoon | US | 1983 |
| Dassault Mirage 2000 |  | Maximum speed: Mach 2.2 (2,530+ km/h, 1,500+ mph) at high altitude/ 1,110 km/h (690 mph) at low altitude Range: 1,550 km (837 nmi, 963 mi) with drop tanks Ferry range: 3,335 km (1,800 nmi, 2,073 miAir-to-air missiles: 6× MBDA MICA IR/RF 2× Matra R550 Magic-II and 2× Matra Super 530D Air-to-surface missiles: 2× AM.39 Exocet 2× AS-30L laser guided missile 1× ASMP tactical nuclear cruise missile | France | 1982 |
| Mikoyan MiG-31 |  | Maximum speed: High altitude: Mach 2.83 (3,000 km/h, 1,860 mph) Low altitude: Mach 1.2 (1,500 km/h, 930 mph) Combat radius: 720 km (450 mi) at Mach 2.35 | Soviet Union | 1982 |
| F-16 Fighting Falcon |  | Multirole Fighter Maximum speed: At sea level: Mach 1.2 (915 mph, 1,470 km/h) At altitude: Mach 2+(1,500 mph, 2,410 km/h) Combat radius: 340 mi (295 nmi, 550 km) Length: 49 ft 5 in (15.06 m) Wingspan: 32 ft 8 in (9.96 m) Height: 16 ft (4.88 m) | US | 1978 |
| IAI Kfir |  | Maximum speed: 2,440 km/h (1,317 knots, 1,516 mph) above 11,000 m (36,000 ft) Combat radius: 768 km (415 nmi, 477 mi) Rockets: Matra JL-100 drop tank/rocket pack, each with 19× SNEB 68 mm rockets Missiles: 2× AIM-9 Sidewinders or Shafrir or Python-series AAMs; 2× Shrike ARMs; 2× AGM-65 Maverick ASMs Bombs: 5,775 kg (12,730 lb) | Israel | 1976 |
| F-15 Eagle |  | Maximum speed: High altitude: Mach 2.5+ (1,650+ mph, 2,660+ km/h) Low altitude: Mach 1.2 (900 mph, 1,450 km/h) Combat radius: 1,061 nmi (1,222 mi, 1,967 km) for interdiction mission Ferry range: 3,450 mi (3,000 nmi, 5,550 km) Missiles: AIM-7 Sparrow, AIM-120 AMRAAM,AIM-9 Sidewinder | US | 1976 |
| F-14 Tomcat |  | Maximum speed: Mach 2.34 (1,544 mph, 2,485 km/h) at high altitude Combat radius: 500 nmi (575 mi, 926 km) Ferry range: 1,600 nmi (1,840 mi, 2,960 km) Missiles: Air-to-air missiles: AIM-54 Phoenix, AIM-7 Sparrow, AIM-9 Sidewinder | US | 1974 |
Third Generation Jet Fighter Aircraft
Second Generation Jet Fighter Aircraft
First Generation Jet Fighter Aircraft
