Best Fighter Aircrafts of the World
Here we discuss about the Best Fighter Aircrafts in the world in 2024 . Today the most modern militaries depend on air power to not only defend there air space and dominate that of neighboring countries , but also race each other to be a global power/superpower . While traditional superpowers still hold there good in producing advanced 4th/5th generation fighter aircrafts, some other countries are in the race to challenge them and want to stand up in the race for top fighter aircraft . Here we analyze them for there unique qualities .
Qualities of Best Fighter Aircrafts
Todays Advanced Fighter Aircrafts have unique qualities which make them increasingly deadly and lethal . They are mainly :
1. Stealth design
2. High Power Engine
3. Missile range
4. Availability of different variants
5. Radars Detection range and power
6. Low radar and Heat Signature
List of the Best Fighter Aircrafts
1. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is currently on top of the list of fighter jets cos of the unparalleled technological advantages it possesses over other competing peers . It has superior capabilities in terms of data sharing in team which gives it a higher situational awareness to win a fight .It is cost effective aircraft cos of the high quantity of production . The USAF uses 800 of this outstanding aicraft .
Its weapons systems has advanced JASSM (Joint air to surface Standoff missile) and LRASM (Long Range anti ship missile) .The pilot helmets are top of the world class product in terms of providing of data on speed , direction , height , enemy details which give them an unmatched competitive advantage to win in near fight also .
The aircraft is capable for electronic warfare , track , locate and then jam enemies communication and radar systems ,and can work on manned-unmanned operations also . The Pratt & Whitney F135 produces 43,000 lbf (191 kN) with afterburner, which is unmatched by any other fighter jet in the world , makes it capable of flying at 1.6 Mach . The F-35 shares information and real time details to its land , sea ,air team members , making it the most advanced fighter jet in the world .
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| Lockheed Martin F 35 Lightning II |
2. Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon
The Chinese fighter is powered by the Russian AL-31 engine and self made WS-10 Taihang giving it a power of 35000lbs , ultimately to be replaced by WS-15 producing 180+kn is the first 5th generation fighter of Chinese PLAAF. The technology is confirmed to stolen from the US F-22 raptor , but not expected to be as good .Indians air force have claimed to have it noticed on there SU 30MKIs radar , hence putting a question on its pure stealth technology?
Nevertheless , it is the main challenger to the American F22 Raptor and the Russian made SU 35s .
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| J 20 Mighty Dragon |
It is considered to be carrying lethal AAM (Air to air) missiles PL-12 ,PL-15 ,PL-21 , anti radiation missiles , air to ground missiles (AGM)precision guided bombs. The weapons bays are designed to aid to the stealth technology .
3. Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor
One of the most advanced aircraft in the world , it has never been exported to any country , so USA remains its sole user ,of the first ever stealth aircraft of the world . It has been highly successful wherever it has been deployed and is still one of the best stealth aircraft in todays list . It is powered by 2 Pratt & Whitney F119-pw-100 turbofan engines producing a total thrust of 70000lbs . Maximum speed of Mach 2 , has a max range of 1850 miles with air refueling capacities .
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| F 22 RAPTOR |
IV . The KAI KF-21 Boramae
The KAI KF-21 Boramae aircraft is a joint venture of South Korea and Indonesia , expected to be in service from 2026 , is having highly advanced features ,placing it nearly with 5th generation aircrafts . It being developed by KAI and improvements are being done to sensors , armaments and integrated electronic warfare system to make it a highly competitive 5th generation aircraft .
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| KAI KF 21 Boramae |
V . The Sukhoi SU-57
A stealth aircraft , the first for Russia has been produced after long delays , due to technical/structural problems . It is developed by Sukhoi and powered by AL-41F1 (producing 14.5 tons in afterburner . The upcoming engine will have 17 tons in afterburner mode) . The new engine AL-51F-1 is expected to positively impact and reduce the aircraft's infrared and radar signature. It flies with a single pilot on board and can carry max take off weight is 35k KG .It has 12 hardpoints and can carry a range of AAM missiles, ASM (Air to surface) missile ,Anti Ship and anti radiation missiles , apart from guided bombs and cluster bombs . The fighter jet has maximum speed of Mach2 with range of 3.5k kms which can increased to 4.5k with 2 fuel tanks .The maximum service ceilings is at 66000 ft .
VI . Shenyang FC-31 Gyrfalcon
China’s Shenyang FC-31 Gyrfalcon is a closely wrapped project 5th generation fighter aircraft . It is to be a carrier based jet and is expected to be launched soon. It can carry 2 medium range missiles in its 2 internal bays each and can carry 8000kg of payload . Having Max takeoff weight 28,000 kg , and has much limitation in capability in comparison to USAF F22 or F35 . It is powered by 2 WS 13 engines producing 87.2 kN . Having 6 external hardpoints , 12 AAM , and 8 AGM supersonic missiles .
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| FC 31 |
VII. Boeing F-15EX Eagle II
It operates with 1/2 crew , has empty weight of 15694 kg . With 2 GE F110-GE-129 afterburning turbofan giving it a power of 131 KN ,it has a combat range of 1272 kms , it can climb up to 18000 meter height . it carries M61A1 Vulcan cannon , 23 hardpoints with capacity of 13,400 kg of fuel tanks and missiles. With a kill ratio of 100:0 it is one of the best performing and tested fighter aircraft of US .
VIII . Dassault Rafale
Similar to the Eurofighter , Dassault Rafale majorly uses carbon composite in its structure , hence is lightweight and has a maximum speed of 1.8 Mach. The Fighter jet has a naval version also .It carries a variety of missile like Mica , Meteor(AAM) , AS-30 L ,Apache , Storm Shadow cruise missiles . It is capable of carrying nuclear warheads , guided bombs , and Exocet (ASM) anti ship missile . France, India , UAE are the current users of Rafale F3 which is being continuously upgraded . It can carry an external load of 9500 kg . The low cross section of the jet makes it difficult for the radar to detect the plane and hence is often rated very highly .
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| Dassault Rafale |
IX. Eurofighter Typhoon
The fighter is a joint collaboration of UK , Spain Germany, Italy & Spain , so essentially a European fighter at heart , is built majorly of carbon composites which makes it weigh at 10000kg only . Powered with 2 Euro jet EJ200 engines giving it a thrust of 20000 lb , hence can carry a total load of 21000kg .The craft touches max speed of Mach 2 and can go up to 55000 ft height .making it a very versatile air to air superiority fighter jet. It is in service with UK , Italy , Germany ,Qatar , Saudi Air force .
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| Eurofighter Typhoon |
X. Sukhoi Su-35S
The Russian made, top of the 4.5 generation aircraft , is a highly maneuverable aircraft because of the multidirectional thrust vectoring nozzles .
It can carry latest anti radiation missile (ARM),Air to Air (AAM) , Air to Ship (ASM) Missiles and Air to Surface missile. The bare weight of the aircraft stands at 18400kgs ,and can carry weapons load of 8000kgs maximum. With range of 2000 miles it can move fast at speed of 2778kms/hour needing only 1 crew to handle the aircraft .
The AL-41F-1S with a thrust of 23000 pound can climb up to 18000 meters height making it a versatile 4.5 generation fighter jet.
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| Best Fighter Aircraft : Sukhoi SU 35s |
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