TOP 10 FIGHTER JETS IN THE WORLD

Top 10 Fastest Jets for 2017. F-16 Fighting Falcon, F15 Eagle, Saab JAS 39 Gripen,. MiG 35, J-10, Sukhoi Su-35, Dassault Rafale, F 35 Lightning II, Eurofighter Typhoon, F-22 Raptor...Music: The Takeover by Dhruva Aliman - https://dhruvaaliman.bandcamp.com/album/road-of-fortunes - http://www.dhruvaaliman.com/Show more

10. F-16 Fighting Falcon

F-is one of the most popular aircraft in the world, thanks to its combat proven advanced capabilities. The aircraft was at first designed to perform the air superiority missions of the US Air Force. Later on, with the incorporation of latest technologies, F-16 evolved into a multirole fighter jet.

-Max speed at low altitude is Mach 1.2 or 1,470km/hr and at high altitude is Mach 2+ or 2,414km/hr

-Combat radius: 550km or 295nm on a high-low-high mission and 450kg bomb load

9. F15 Eagle

This jet has the potential to fly at altitudes of 10,000 meters with a maximum speed of 1650 mph. It was designed in 1967 by McDonnell Douglas. It has a robust control system which makes it very powerful.

-Max speed: Mach 2.5+ or 2,660+km/hr at high altitude and Mach 1.2 or 1,450 at low altitude

-Combat radius: 1,967km for interdiction operations

8. Saab JAS 39 Gripen

Having an advanced aerodynamic layout, Saab JAS 39 Gripen makes it to the list of best fighter jets in the world. The aircraft has been developed by Saab of Sweden and it is claimed that this aircraft has the lowest operating costs among the modern fighter jets currently in service.

7. MiG 35

The famous Mikoyan MiG series aircraft of Russian origins are no strangers to the modern day warfare. Mig 35 is the ultimate evolution of the MiG 27 Fulcrum series. This aircraft has advanced avionics and weapon systems which make it one of the best modern day aircraft.

-Max speed at altitude: Mach 2.25 or 2,400km/hr

-Range: 1,240mi or 2,000km

6. J-10:

Chengdu J-10 is the first Chinese aircraft that matches the high standards of the Western and Russian fighter jets. It has been developed by the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation. This all-weather, multirole aircraft is an integral part of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).

-Max speed of Mach 1.2 at sea level and Mach 1.9 cruising at altitude

-Combat radius of 2,540km or 1,370nmi on high-low-high missions and 1,310km or 710nmi on low-low-low missions (these figures include 4,000lb or 1,814kg of two missiles and bomb load)

-Max range: 3,400km or 2,113mi without refueling

5. Sukhoi Su-35:

Sukhoi Su-35 is the Russian answer to the modern day air force needs. It is a heavy duty, long range, multi role, single seat fighter. The aircraft has been designed and developed by taking inspiration from the Su-27, which is an air superiority fighter.

-Max speed at altitude: 2,410km/h or Mach 2.25

-Range is 3,600km or 1,580km at low altitude

4. Dassault Rafale:

Dassault Rafale is the backbone of French Air Force. The aircraft shows the advanced weapon systems that France is capable of developing. Dassault Rafale is a very versatile aircraft. It can carry out air domination, ground attack, intelligence and nuclear deterrent missions according to the requirements of the battlefield.

3. F 35 Lightning II:

F-35 Lightning is an advanced multirole, stealth fighter that has been designed by keeping in mind the modern day battlefield. It is developed by Lockheed Martin in the US and is currently in service in the air forces of some countries including, the United States, the UK, Australia, Netherlands, Turkey and South Korea.

-Max speed at low altitude is Mach 1.2 or 1,470km/hr and at high altitude is Mach 2+ or 2,414km/hr

-Combat radius: 550km or 295nm on a high-low-high mission and 450kg bomb load

2. Eurofighter Typhoon:

Eurofighter Typhoon is a result of the largest multinational collaborative military effort of European Countries. It is a fifth generation aircraft having modern sensors and avionics. Equipped with precision guided weapons and abilities like Supercruise’, it is one of the best fighter jets in the world.

Max speed: Mach 2+ or 2,495km/hr at altitude; Mach 1.2 or 1,470km/hr at low altitude; Mach 1.1 at supercruise

-Combat radius: Low-low-low ground attack: 601km

-High-low-high ground attack: 1,389km

-Range is 2,900km

1. F-22 Raptor:

Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is number one our list of top ten fighter jets in the world. It is super stealthy and is virtually invisible to radar. F-22 is extremely advanced twin-engine aircraft having super maneuverability. F-22 Raptor was inducted into the US Air Force in 2005. With its superior avionics, amazing stealth abilities and advanced weapons systems, the aircraft stands as the king of fighter jets in the entire world.

-Max speed: Mach 2.25 or 2,410km/hr at altitude; Mach 1.82 or 1,963km/hr at supercruise

-Combat radius: 759km or 410nmi

-Service ceiling: 19,812m or 65,000ft

-Ferry range: 3,219km or 1,738nmi

-Wing loading: 375kg/m2

-Thrust: 1.08

-1.26 with 50% fuel and loaded weight

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