Top 10 Best Fighter Jets
Since the dawn of civilisation, man has always wanted to rule the skies, and after the advent of the first flying machine, there was no looking back. Since the first historic airplane flight, humans have made astonishing advancements in this field. While this invention was initially used for peaceful purposes like travel, the development of modern warfare and cutting edge technology has turned airplanes into an ultimate weapon of war; countries with a mighty air force in current times are truly invincible.
While fighter planes were crucial in the first and second world war, the advent of fighter jets was a game changer. Powerful and lethal machines capable of great stealth and destruction, there are countless fighter jets being produced in the world today; however, there are a few that stand out among all others.
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Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor
The F-22 Raptor is arguably the deadliest fighter jet in service in the world, with capabilities that easily outstrip any possessed by its competitors.
Manufactured by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, this super fighting machine has a dual engine and a single seat which makes it the most superior air combat machine out there. This aircraft has the capability to hit its targets beyond the visual range with pinpoint accuracy. It is truly the world’s first stealth multirole fighter jet.
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Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
The F-18 is used by the US navy, and is manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. This is a dual engine multirole fighter with an on-board early warning system, which gives it the ability to strike deep inside enemy territory. This aircraft has seen combat during different conflicts where the US has been involved. It is the Navy’s number one choice, and is likely to remain so until the arrival of the F-35, which is going to be the navy’s first stealth combat aircraft.
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Sukhoi Su-27
Known as the Russian Flying Monster, this is without a doubt Russia’s best fourth generation fighter jet, capable of destroying anything under the range of 3,530 KM. This aircraft is twin engine, and is mainly used by the Russian Air Force, Chinese Air force, and Ukrainian Air Force.
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Eurofighter Typhoon
Manufactured under NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency, this is a product of the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany and Italy. This twin-engine, canard-delta wing fighter jet is a fourth generation multirole combat machine.
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Saab JAS 39 Gripen
This fighter jet is manufactured by Saab, a Swedish aerospace industry. The Gripen is a single-engine, multirole lightweight aircraft.
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Dassault Rafale
This is a French fighter jet with twin-engines and a delta-wing design. The jet has the capability to undertake air supremacy, reconnaissance, and nuclear deterrent missions.
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F-16 Fighting Falcon
Initially developed by General Dynamics, this fighting machine was later produced by Lockheed Martin for the United States Air Force, and is the most widely sold fighter jet worldwide, with many nations using it as their front line aircraft.
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T-50 Golden Eagle
This is South Korea’s supersonic advanced trainer, and is considered one of the most advanced training jets in the world.
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MiG-35
This is a fourth generation multirole fighter jet developed by Russia, and is known for possessing an advanced and sophisticated weapon system.
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Chengdu J-10
This fourth generation multirole aircraft has been developed by the People’s Republic of China, and has been nicknamed the Vigorous Dragon by Western countries.
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