In this contemporary world, military aviation is considered as the most strategic weapon. This is mainly because of it’s enforced crucial technologies and combat effectiveness. Now, you may think which jet fighter is the best among various others. Yes, this is the motto of writing this blog. Here, you can find out the names of the top 16 best fighter planes in the world.
Dassault Rafale (France)
Dassault is the designer and creator of this jet fighter. This is a multirole and canard delta-wing fighter aircraft and considered as best fighter jet in the world. Various roles are played by this aircraft including mobile nuclear missions, intelligence activity, interdiction and air domination.
Sukhoi Su-35 (Russia)
This is a one seat, multirole, long range and heavy class jet fighter. Sukhoi is the designer of this aircraft. You can call this aircraft ‘the cousin of Sukhoi Su-30MKI’.
F-35 Lightning II
F-35 Lightning is well-known as the best and the most advanced aircraft. By keeping the modern battle space in mind, this fastest aircraft is designed. It is not only technology sophisticated but also very flexible.
F-16 Fighting Falcon (USA)
It is a single-engine fighter and considered as one of the best American fighter planes. This aircraft can keep working in any weather condition.
F-22 Raptor (USA)
F-22 Raptor is equipped with various facilities including signals intelligence roles, electronic warfare and Air-to-Surface. This is a 5th generation supersonic, twin engine, stealth technology best fighter plane in the world.
Mikoyan MiG-35 (Russia)
This is the aircraft which evolved from MiG-29. MiG-35 is also a multi functional aircraft.
Chengdu J-10 (China)
J-10 is produced and designed by the CAC or Chengdu Aircraft Corporation of China.
F-15 Eagle (USA)
This aircraft has more than 100 aerial combat victories. McDonnell Douglas is the designer of this aircraft and it is surely one of the renowned American fighter planes.
Eurofighter Typhoon (European Union)
Eurofighter Typhoon is the most advanced swing-role combat jet in the whole world. It is capable of providing same time deploy-able Air-to-Surface and Air-to-Air capabilities.
Boeing F/ A-18E/ F Super Hornet (USA)
By default, this jet aircraft is versatile. Consistent air dominance is provided by this excellent aircraft.
Saab JAS 39 Gripen (Sweden)
It is a fourth-generation combative, multirole and lightweight aircraft which was developed by Saab the Gripen. The lowest operating cost is achieved by this aircraft.
Mikoyan MiG-31 (Russia)
This exclusive aircraft was developed as part of an overall programme for offering complete air defense to the Soviet. Remember, it is very speedy as well and surely one of the best fighter jet in the world
B2 Spirit
Nuclear as well as conventional weapons are dropped by this aircraft. A crew of two to three soldiers can easily be carried by this fighter plane. Most important, it is equipped with some unique features which are beneficial in fronts.
Su-37 Terminator (Russia)
One of the advanced and technically sounding aircraft of Russia is the Su-37. This is a ground attack and all weather jet fighter.
F-117A Nighthawk
The first and foremost operational aircraft of the world is the F-117A Nighthawk. Unique and incomparable combat service is provided by this single-seat aircraft.
JF-17 Thunder (China)
Fighter China-1 Fierce Dragon IIII is the other name of Joint Fighter 17 Thunder. Both China and Pakistan developed this aircraft.
