The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is a single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather stealth tactical fighter aircraft designed for the US Air Force (USAF). The aircraft was planned as an air superiority fighter as part of the USAF's Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) program, but it also includes ground assault, electronic warfare, and signals intelligence capabilities. Lockheed Martin manufactured the majority of the F-22's airframe and armament systems and oversaw final assembly, while Boeing supplied the wings, aft fuselage, avionics integration, and training systems. The USAF had originally planned to buy a total of 750 ATFs. In 2009, the program was cut to 187 operational aircraft due to high costs, a lack of air-to-air missions due to the focus on counterinsurgency operations at the time of production, a ban on exports, and the development of the more affordable and versatile F-35, with the last F-22 delivered in 2012.

The F-22 Raptor is one of the world's most powerful and oldest combat jets. The fighter aircraft, built by Lockheed Martin and Boeing for the United States Air Force and inducted in 2005, is not for export. The F-22 Raptor is a formidable fifth-generation tactical fighter known for its stealth, integrated avionics systems, high performance, and super-maneuverability. The Raptor has been used for everything from observation and reconnaissance to attack and electronic warfare and intelligence collection since its first flight in September 1997.

Role: Air superiority fighter
National origin: United States
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Boeing Defense, Space & Security

First flight: 7 September 1997; 24 years ago
Introduction: 15 December 2005
Status: In-service
Primary user: United States Air Force
Produced: 1996–2011
Number built: 195 (8 test and 187 operational aircraft)
Developed from: Lockheed YF-22
Developed into: Lockheed Martin X-44 MANTA, Lockheed Martin FB-22

According to Russian media, the Su-57 is a fifth-generation multi-role fighter. The Su-57 made its first flight on January 29, 2010. The Su-57 has a low radar and infrared signature because of the use of composite materials and modern technology, as well as the aerodynamic layout that makes it a low-flying fighter jet. The plane's weaponry includes a hypersonic missile. The fifth-generation Sukhoi-57 was successfully tested during a battle in Syria.

A multirole fighter capable of aerial combat as well as ground and maritime strike, the Su 57 incorporates stealth, supermaneuverability, supercruise, integrated avionics, and substantial internal payload capacity. The aircraft is expected to succeed the MiG-29 and Su-27 in the Russian military service and has also been marketed for export. The first prototype aircraft flew in 2010, and after a protracted development due to various issues that emerged during trials, including the destruction of the first production aircraft in a crash before its delivery, the first Su-57 entered service with the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) in December 2020. The fighter is expected to have a service life of up to 35 years. This is one of the best fighter jets in the world.

Role: Multirole fighter
National origin: Russia
Manufacturer: Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Plant
Design group: Sukhoi
First flight: 29 January 2010; 12 years ago
Introduction: 25 December 2020
Status: In-service
Primary user: Russian Aerospace Forces
Produced: 2009–present
Number built: 16 (10 tests and 6 serial
Variants: Sukhoi/HAL FGFA

Others like it, some don't, but no one can deny that the F-35 is one of the most contemporary and proficient combat jets available. While its early models had a variety of faults, the United States spent billions of dollars improving this plane, and many testing and training sessions show that it can compete with any other jet. The F-35A is the basic conventional fighter; the F-35B is a version for short take-off and vertical landing; and the F-35C is the carrier variant, designed to replace the US Navy's F/A-18 fighter jet.

This plane stands out because of its outstanding integration of current sensors, stealth, electronic warfare, and networking capabilities. This plane cost approximately 1.5 trillion dollars to manufacture, making it the most expensive weapon platform ever. As a result, it was the most powerful.

The F-35 first flew in 2006 and entered service with the U.S. Marine Corps F-35B in July 2015, followed by the U.S. Air Force F-35A in August 2016 and the U.S. Navy F-35C in February 2019. The aircraft was first used in combat in 2018 by the Israeli Air Force. The U.S. plans to buy 2,456 F-35s through 2044, which will represent the bulk of the crewed tactical aviation of the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps for several decades; the aircraft will be a cornerstone of NATO and U.S.-allied air power and is expected to operate until 2070. This is one of the best fighter jets in the world.

Role: Multirole fighter
National origin: United States
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin
First flight: December 2006, 15 years ago (F-35A).
Introduction: F-35B: July 31st, 2015 (USMC); 2 August 2016 (USAF); 28 February 2019 (USN)
Status: In production
Produced: 2006–present
Number built: 820+ as of July 2022
Developed by Lockheed Martin, the X-35

The Chengdu J-20 (Chinese: 歼-20; pinyin: Jiān-Èrlíng), sometimes known as the Mighty Dragon (Chinese: 威龙; pinyin: Wēilóng), is a Chinese fighter jet is a twinjet all-weather stealth fighter aircraft designed for the People's Liberation Army Air Force by China's Chengdu Aerospace Corporation (PLAAF). The J-20 is an air superiority fighter with precision strike capabilities that is based on the J-XX program from the 1990s. The aircraft flew for the first time on January 11, 2011, and was unveiled during the 2016 China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition. The aircraft entered service in March 2017 and began combat training in September of the same year. In February 2018, the first J-20 combat unit was constituted. After the F-22 and F-35, the J-20 is the world's third operational fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft.

The J-20, commonly known as the Mighty Dragon, is China's most powerful fighter jet, with advanced stealth technology. It is also the world's second fifth-generation fighter jet to enter service, which is even more impressive given that China has just recently begun building its formidable fighter aircraft. Its precise capabilities are a closely guarded secret known only to the highest echelons of the Chinese government. Nonetheless, we can see that China's J-20s are being updated on a regular basis. More powerful locally built engines have recently been developed for it, and there are rumors that additional, more sophisticated variations are in the works.

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Role: Stealth air superiority fighter
National origin: China
Manufacturer: Chengdu Aerospace Corporation
First flight: 11 January 2011
Introduction: 10 March 2017
Status: In-service
Primary user: People's Liberation Army Air Force
Produced: 2009–presen
Number built: 50+ in service (as of 2021)
Developed from: J-XX

The Dassault Rafale is one of the world's most costly fighter jets in 2021, having been designed in one of the world's most expensive countries, France. This twin-engine jet has a canard delta wing configuration. Many observers believe Rafale is the successor to Dassault Aviation's Mirage 2000 fighter from the 1980s.

Rafale costs differ according to the nation. They are purchased at a far reduced cost by the French Air Force. The Indian Air Force just finalized a difficult agreement to acquire these jets. Nonetheless, the Dassault Rafale aircraft are among the most expensive in the world. Many of Rafale's avionics and features, including as direct voice input, the RBE2 AA active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, and the optronic Secteur frontal infrared search and track (IRST) sensor, were designed and manufactured in France. The Rafale was supposed to enter service in 1996, but it was delayed significantly owing to post-Cold War funding cuts and changes in priorities. The Rafale C single-seat land-based version, the Rafale B twin-seat land-based version, and the Rafale M single-seat carrier-based version are the three primary versions.

The Rafale was introduced in 2001 and is built for both the French Air Force and carrier-based missions in the French Navy. The Rafale has been promoted for export to various nations, including the Egyptian Air Force, the Indian Air Force, the Qatar Air Force, the Hellenic Air Force, the Croatian Air Force, the Indonesian Air Force, and the United Arab Emirates Air Force. The Rafale has been employed in the battle over Afghanistan, Libya, Mali, Iraq, and Syria.

Role: Multirole fighter
National origin: France
Manufacturer: Dassault Aviation
First flight: Rafale A demo: 4 July 1986Rafale C: 19 May 1991
Introduction: 18 May 2001
Status: In-service
Primary users: French Air and Space ForceFrench NavyIndian Air ForceQatar Emiri Air Force
Produced: 1986–present
Number built: nearly 240 as of 2022

The Shenyang FC-31 Gyrfalcon (Chinese: 鹘鹰), is a Chinese prototype mid-sized twinjet 5th-generation fighter aircraft designed by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC). SAC's official nickname is "Gyrfalcon," although it has also been called the "F-60" or "J-21 Snowy Owl" (Chinese: 雪鸮) in various media accounts. Some military aficionados refer to it as the "Falcon Hawk." In the Chinese military, the J-XX designation is reserved for initiatives established and funded by the People's Liberation Army, but the FC-31 plane was created independently as a private project by the aircraft manufacturer.

China's most current fifth-generation fighter jet is the FC-31. Its capabilities are unclear, but it is likely to enter the Chinese military in the near future, either as a light and nimble replacement for the J-20 or as a new fighter jet for China's aircraft carriers. The FC-31 is lighter and simpler than many 5th generation fighter planes, yet it is nonetheless incredibly sophisticated, featuring stealth, supercruise, and a boatload of other incredible qualities. It must, however, demonstrate its worth because it has not yet been released. This is one of the best fighter jets in the world.

Role: Stealth multirole fighter
National origin: China
Manufacturer: Shenyang Aircraft Corporation
Design group: 601 Institute
First flight: t31 October 2012
Status: Prototype

The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is a twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter plane designed by McDonnell Douglas (now part of Boeing). Following an examination of submissions, the United States Air Force chose McDonnell Douglas' design to answer the service's demand for a dedicated air superiority fighter in 1969. The Eagle first took to the skies in July 1972, and it entered service in 1976. It is one of the most successful modern fighters, with over 100 wins and no losses in aerial combat, with the Israeli Air Force accounting for the vast majority of kills.

The F-15 Eagle and its variants are among the most powerful jet fighters ever produced. McDonnell Douglas designed and built it, and it is primarily utilized as an air superiority tactical fighter. The Eagle is one of modern history's most successful fighters, having won well over 100 aerial fights with no deaths. It has been widely supplied to several air forces worldwide, from Japan to Saudi Arabia. It is not only harmful, but it also appears hazardous. This fighter will live on in the memories of any child who grew up in the 1980s thanks to cartoon characters like "Starscream from the Transformers." This is one of the best fighter jets in the world.

Role: Air superiority fighter
National origin: United States
Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas, Boeing Defense, Space & Security
First flight: 27 July 1972; 49 years ago
Introduction: 9 January 1976; 46 years ago
Status: In-service
Primary users: the United States Air ForceJapan Air Self-Defense Force Royal Saudi Air Force; Israeli Air Force
Produced: 1972–present
Number built: F-15A/B/C/D/J/DJ: 1,198

The Eurofighter Typhoon is a twin-engine, canard delta wing, multirole fighter developed by the European Union. The Typhoon was initially conceived as an air superiority fighter, and it is produced by a partnership comprised of Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo, which manages the majority of the project under a joint holding company called Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH. The project is managed and the primary client is the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency, which represents the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Spain.

The Typhoon began active duty in 2003 and is presently in service with the air forces of Austria, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Oman as a result of the abrupt conclusion of the Cold War. Kuwait and Qatar have also placed orders for the aircraft, bringing the total number of aircraft ordered to 623 as of 2019.

The Eurofighter Typhoon is a highly maneuverable combat aircraft designed to be an excellent dogfighter. Later-generation aircraft have become increasingly capable of performing air-to-surface strike missions and are compatible with an expanding range of weaponry and equipment, including Storm Shadow, Brimstone, and Marte ER missiles. The Typhoon made its combat debut in 2011 with the UK's Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Italian Air Force, undertaking aerial surveillance and ground strike missions. The type has also assumed the main duty for air defense for the vast majority of client nations.

Role: Multirole fighter, air superiority fighter
National origin: Multinational
Manufacturer: Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH
First flight: 27 March 1994
Introduction: 4 August 2003
Status: In-service
Primary users: Royal Air; ForceGerman Air; ForceItalian Air; ForceSpanish Air; and Space ForceSee Operators below for others
Produced: 1994–present
Number built: 571 as of October 2020
Developed from: British Aerospace EAP

The Su-30MKI (Flanker-H) is a two-seat, long-range multi-role fighter in service with the Indian Air Force (IAF). Sukhoi created the Su-30MKI, which is manufactured in India under license by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Russia's first Su-30MKI variant entered service with the IAF in 2002, while India's first aircraft entered service with the IAF in 2004. The Su-30MKI has global avionics and subsystems supplied by 14 companies from six nations.

The development of the version began in 2000 when India secured a contract with Russia to construct 140 Su-30 fighter planes. The Indian Air Force adopted the first Russian-made Su-30MKI version in 2002, and the first Su-30MKI manufactured in India entered service with the IAF in 2004. As of January 2020, the IAF had roughly 260 Su-30MKIs in its inventory. The Su-30MKI is intended to represent the backbone of India's fighter fleet into 2020 and beyond.

The aircraft is designed specifically for Indian requirements and incorporates Indian systems and avionics as well as French and Israeli subsystems. Its capabilities are comparable to those of the Sukhoi Su-35, with which it shares many features and components.

Role: Multirole fighter, air superiority fighter
National origin: Russia / India
Manufacturer: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Design group: Sukhoi
First flight: Su-30МК: 1 July 1997; 25 years agoSu-30MKI: 2000; 22 years ago
Introduction: 27 September 2002
Status: In-service
Primary user: Indian Air Force
Produced: Su-30MKI: 2000–present
Number built: 272 as of March 2020
Developed from: Sukhoi Su-30

The Saab JAS 39 Gripen (IPA: [ˈɡrǐːpɛn]; English: griffin) is a Swedish aerospace and military company's light single-engine multirole fighter aircraft. The Gripen is equipped with a delta wing and canard layout, as well as a relaxed stability design and fly-by-wire flying controls. Later aircraft are completely NATO compatible. More than 271 Gripens of all versions, A-F, had been constructed as of 2020.

The Swedish government initiated research studies for fighter, attack, and reconnaissance aircraft to replace the Saab 35 Draken and 37 Viggen in the Swedish Air Force in 1979. Saab's new design was chosen and developed as the JAS 39. The maiden flight took place in 1988, and the first serial production plane was delivered in 1993. It was first used by the Swedish Air Force in 1996. In 2003, upgraded models with more modern avionics and modifications for extended mission durations entered service.

Saab created collaborations and collaborative efforts with abroad aerospace businesses to promote the aircraft globally. Early Gripen models saw some success on the international market, with sales to countries in Central Europe, South Africa, and Southeast Asia. Bribery was suspected in several of these procurements, however, the case was terminated by Swedish authorities in 2009.

A substantial overhaul of the Gripen series, previously known as the Gripen NG (Next Generation) or Super JAS, has begun delivery to the Swedish and Brazilian air forces in 2019. A wider fuselage, a more powerful engine, improved weapons payload capabilities, and redesigned cockpit, avionics architecture, electronic warfare system, and other enhancements distinguish the JAS C from the JAS E.

Role: Multirole fighter
National origin: Sweden
Manufacturer: Saab AB
Design group: Industrigruppen JAS, FMV
First flight: 9 December 1988
Introduction: 9 June 1996
Status: In-service
Primary users: Swedish Air ForceSouth African Air ForceBrazilian Air ForceCzech Air Force
Produced: 1987–present
Number built: 271+