For the first time, fighter jets appeared in WW2. There have been some awesome jets around the world throughout the years since, but here are some of the best fighter jets.
1. The F-22 Raptor is one mean jet fighter
Country of origin: USA
First entered service: 2007
First use in combat: 2007
The giant F-22 is one of the most advance and capable fighter jets. It was developed and produced jointly by Lockheed Martin and Boeing. Along with its basic function, it can also ground attack, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence.
This is one of the most expensive aircraft ever manufacture in the world. While many used to consider that it cannot be destroyed. In 2009 it has been revealed by NATO wargames that it can be defeated in combat by another flying powerfully built giant craft Dassault Rafale.
2. F-15 Eagle is still one of the most dangerous jets around
Country of origin: USA
First entered service: 1976
First use in combat: 1979
These are some of the most effective jet fighters of all time. It was developed and built by McDonnel Douglas and primarily used as an air superiority tactical fighter.
It is one of the most capable and trustworthy rocket in modern times and has a record of victories for no losses in aerial combat.
It is still included in service in USAF with changes and its upgraded variant’s name is F-15E Strike Eagle.
3. The Dassault Rafale is still one of the best fighter jets
Country of origin: France
First entered service: 2001
First use in combat: 2002
Rafale is the world’s most multi-role fighter. It entered service in 2001 and used in combat for the first time in 2002. It became part of the French Airforce and Navy. It has also been exported to various other nations including India.
After many upgrades, it is the most advanced avionics currently. It can track 40 targets at a time and can fire simultaneously on 4 of them.
In 2009 it was proved that this is the most feared aircraft as it’s capable of combating F-22 Raptor; the most invincible aircraft.
4. The Eurofighter Typhoon was a joint effort
Country of origin: Consortium effort between the U.K., Germany, Italy, and later Spain
First entered service: 2003
First use in combat: 2007 (U.K.)
It is also a multi-role aircraft in active service. It is a joint effort of the UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain. France was originally involved but later split up to focus on manufacturing Rafale.
However, after all this, it is deemed to be less effective than US built F-22 Raptor.
5. The F-18 Hornet/Super Hornet is a highly capable American fighter jet
Country of origin: USA
First entered service: 1983
First use in combat: 1986 (U.S.)
It is considered to be the best and most versatile multirole fighter jet in US Navy.
It was also developed by McDonnell Douglas and Northrop in the 1970s and came on service in the 1980s. Its first combat action was in combat with Libya. It also played a major role in Gulf War in 1991 and 2003.
The Hornet is currently in use by various Air Forces including the Royal Australian Air Force and Spanish Air Force.
6. The Sukhoi Su-35 is one of the world’s most advanced fighter jets
Country of origin: Russia
First entered service: 2014
First use in combat: N/A
Sukhoi Su-35 is a multi-role fighter jet. Recently it achieved “Full Operational Status” for Russian and is high advances 4th generation aircraft.
It is currently Russia’s most advanced fighter jet in service.
7. F-16 Fighting Falcon is one of the most dangerous fighter jets on the market
Country of origin: USA
First entered service: 1978
First use in combat: 1981 (Israel)
It is a popular aircraft in the world. It has been adopted by many Air Forces from Turkey to Brazil. It was originally developed by General Dynamics and entered service in the 1970s in USAF.
s one of the most popular fighters in the world. It has been adopted by many Air Forces around the world from Turkey to Brazil.
It has improved over the years and is a highly capable multirole fighter.
It was initially developed as a pure air superiority fighter but has since added more strings to its bow to become a highly capable multirole fighter, upgrading itself to match the level of other jets around the world currently in service.
