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Fighter jets define a nation’s air power. Here is the list of the most advanced jets by stealth, agility, radar systems, combat range, and global dominance.
The F-22 is regarded as the world’s top fighter. Its radar-evading design, thrust vectoring, and supercruise give it an edge in beyond-visual-range combat.
The F-35 is a fifth-gen stealth jet used by multiple countries. It supports land, sea, and air operations with advanced sensor fusion.
J-20 is China’s first operational stealth fighter. It focuses on long-range combat and radar evasion and entered service in 2017.
The Su-57 is Russia’s first stealth fighter. It features super maneuverability, internal weapon bays, and 3D thrust vectoring.
Typhoon is a 4.5-gen fighter developed by a European consortium. It features supercruise, advanced agility, and wide NATO deployment.
Dassault Rafale entered service in 2001. It supports nuclear missions, active radar systems, and multirole performance in varied combat environments.
The F-15EX is a modernised version of the F-15 with digital avionics and high weapons capacity. It lacks stealth but offers long-range power.
The F/A-18 is a carrier-capable fighter developed in the 1990s. It supports multirole missions with enhanced endurance.
FC-31 is a fifth-generation stealth jet under development. It features twin engines and radar-evading design for carrier-based operations.
Gripen is a multirole fighter introduced in 1988. It is known for cost efficiency, short turnaround time, and NATO interoperability.
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