Top 10 Most Powerful Fighter Aircraft in the World

 

Top 10 Fighter Aircraft in the World

Top 10 Fighter Aircraft In The World

In today's world every country want's their air space to be safe and secured. In that case Fighter Aircraft play an important role in the security of the Air borders of a country.

In the era of modernity, all the countries of the world are investing a lot in Fighter Aircraft to increase their military capability by making their Fighter Aircraft more powerful and advanced.

Fighter aircraft have an important role in any war, in destroying the enemy as soon as possible. Our Top 10 list is based on the armament,speed, range, advanced technology, and overall full performance.

Here is the list of Top 10 Most Powerful Fighter Aircraft in the World.

Currently Top 10 Most Powerful/Strongest Fighter Aircraft in the World are these:

1. Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor (USA)

Top 10 Fighter Aircraft in The World

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor Fighter Aircraft manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Boeing Defence for The United States Air Force (USAF). The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is an single-seat, twin-engine and all weather stealth tactical fighter aircraft.

The F-22 Raptor air superiority fighter is almost invisible to any radars. This fighter aircraft was designed as an air superiority fighter, but it also has ground attack, electronic warfare, and signals intelligence capabilities. Currently F-22 Raptor is the best fighter aircraft in the World.

Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor Specifications

• The F-22 Raptor was introduced on 15 December 2005. It's 62 feet 1inch long.
• The Maximum Speed of F-22 Raptor is Mach 2.25 (2414 km/h) at altitude.
• The Rang of F-22 Raptor is 1600 nmi (3000 km) or more with 2 external fule tanks.
• The F-22 Raptor is equipped with a 20mm M61A2 Vulcan gun with 480 rounds. It also has air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, including 6 AIM -120 AMRAAMs and 2 AIM-9 Sidewinders.
• The F-22 Raptor has AN/APG-77 or AN/APG-77(V)1 radars with 125-150 miles (201-241 km) range.

2. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II (USA)

Top 10 Fighter Aircraft in the World

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a fifth generation single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft. The F-35 Lightning ll is equipped with targeted sensors,modern technology and weapons, with this fighter aircraft is capable of hitting it's target accurately, which make it better than other fighter aircrafts.

The aircraft has three main variants first one is the F-35A conventional takeoff and landing aircraft, second one is the F-35B short takeoff and vertical-landing aircraft, third one is the F-35C carrier-based aircraft.

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Specifications

• The Maximum speed of F-35 is Mach 1.6 at altitude.
• The Range of F-35 is 1500 nmi (2800 km).
• The Lockheed Martin F-35 is equipped with a 25 mm GAU-22/A 4-barrel rotary cannon with 180 rounds.
• The F-35 is equipped with air-to-air, air-to-ground and Anti-ship-missiles including AIM-120 AMRAAM, AGM-88G AARGM and AGM--158C LRASM.
• The F-35 has AN/APG-81 AESA radar and AN/AAQ-37 (DAS) missile warning system.

 

3. Sukhoi Su-57 (Russia)

Top 10 Fighter Aircraft in the World

The Sukhoi Su-57 is the first combat aircraft in Russian military service designed with stealth technology. The Sukhoi Su-57 is a singl-seat, twin-engine stealth multirole fighter aircraft developed by Sukhoi. The Su-57 fighter aircraft is the product of the PAK FA fighter programme.

The Sukhoi Su-57 ia a multirole fighter capable of aerial combat as well as ground and maritime strike, the design incorporates stealth, interested avionics and substantial internal payload capacity. It can be seen as a Russian answer to the US F-22 Raptor.

Sukhoi Su-57 Specifications

• The Maximum speed of Sukhoi Su-57 is Mach 2 (2135 km/h) at altitude.
• The Range of Sukhoi Su-57 is 1900 nmi (3500 km).
• The Su-57 has Sh-121 multifunctional integrated radio electronic system and Byelka radar with 400 km range.
• The Sukhoi Su-57 is equipped with a 30mm  Gryazev-Shipunov GSH-30 autocannon.
• The Su-57 has air-to-air, air-to-surface anti-ship and anti-radiation missiles including R-77M, Kh-59MK2, Kh-31 and Kh-58UShk. Su-57 also has guided and un-guided bombs.

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4. Chengdu J-20 (China)

Top 10 Fighter Aircraft in the World

The Chengdu J-20 is an Chinese fifth generation stealth fighter aircraft also known as Mighty Dragon. The Chengdu J-20 is a twinjet, all-weather, stealth, fighter aircraft built for People's Liberation Army Air Force developed by China's Chengdu Aerospace Corporation.

The Chengdu J-20 entered service in March 2017. The J-20 aircraft has eight hardpoints and an internal weapon lobby, making this aircraft capable of attack from both air and surface areas. It descends from the J-XX program of the 1990s.

Chengdu J-20 Specifications

• The Maximum speed of Chengdu J-20 is Mach 2.5.
• The Range of J-20 aircraft is 3200 nmi (6000 km) with 2 external fuel tanks.
• The Maximum weapons capacity of Chengdu J-20 is 11,000 kg (24,000 lb).
• The J-20 is equipped with air-to-air, Anti-radiation missiles including PL-10 , PL-21, PL-15 BVR and more.
• The Chengdu J-20 has 1475 (KLJ-5) active electronically scanned array radar.
• The Chengdu J-20 is also equipped with laser guided bombs and un-guided bombs.

5. Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet (USA)

Top 10 Fighter Aircraft in the World

The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet are twin-engine, carrier capable, multirole fighter aircraft built for US Navy developed by McDonnell Douglas and Boeing Defence. The Super Hornet is also in service with Australia as the main fighter aircraft.

The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet can carry additional fuel up to five external fule tanks and the aircraft can be configured as an airborne tanker by adding an external air-to-air refueling system.

The aircraft gets the ability to establish better communication with the soldiers on the ground through the integrated network system. The Super Hornet aircraft primary used by United States Navy, Royal Australian Air Force and Kuwait Air Force.

Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Specifications

• The Maximum speed of Super Hornet is Mach 1.6 (1,915 km/h) at 40,000 ft.
• The Range of Super Hornet aircraft is 1,275 nmi (2,346 km) with armament of two AIM-s.
• The F/A-18E/F is equipped with 20 mm M61A2 Vulcan cannon with 412 rounds and it also has 11 Hardpoints.
• The Super Hornet is equipped with air-to-air, air-to-ground and anti-radiation, anti-ship missiles including AIM-9, AIM-120, AGM-88 HARM, AGM-158C LRASM. 
• The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet has Hughes APG-73 or Paytheon APG-79 Radar and Northrop Grumman/ITT ALQ-165 self-protection jammer system.

6. Dassault Rafale (France)

Top 10 Fighter Aircraft in the World

The Dassault Rafale aircraft is the most expensive and modern fighter aircraft in the world. The Dassault Rafale is a twin-engin, canard delta wing, multirole fighter aircraft designed and built by Dassault Aviation for France Air and Space Forces.

Rafale has advanced navigation system, with this aircraft is capable of hitting the target accurately even from a long distance. The Rafale was introduced in 2001, the Rafale is being produced for both the French Air Force and for carrier based operations in the French Navy.

Dassault Rafale Specifications

• The Maximum speed of Dassault Rafale is Mach 1.8 (1912 km/h).
• The Combat Range of Dassault Rafale is 1000 nmi (1850 km) and ferry range is 3700 km.
• The Rafale is equipped with 30 mm GIAT 30/M791 autocannon with 125 rounds. It has Hardpoints 14 for Air Force versions and 13 for Navy version.
• The Dassault Rafale is also equipped with air-to-air, air-to-ground, air-to-surface missiles including MBDA Meteor, AS-30L, MBDA AM 39-Exocet and ASMP-A Nuclear missile.
• The Rafale has Thales RBE2-AA AESA radar and Electronic warfare system.

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7. Eurofighter Typhoon (Germany)

Top 10 Best Fighter Aircraft in the World

The Eurofighter Typhoon is currently considered one of the best modern fighter aircraft in the world. The Eurofighter Typhoon is a multinational twin-engin, canard delta wing, multirole fighter aircraft. 

The  Eurofighter Typhoon is developed by a multinational collaboration, the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain manages the project and is the prime customer.

Eurofighter Typhoon Specifications

• The Maximum speed of Eurofighter Typhoon is Mach 2 ( 2,125 km/h).
• The Range of Eurofighter Typhoon is 1600 nmi (2,900 km) and combat range is 750 nmi (1,389 km).
• The Eurofighter Typhoon is equipped with 27 mm Mauser BK-27 revolver cannon with 150 rounds. It also has total of 13 Hardpoints.
• The Eurofighter Typhoon is equipped with air-to-air, air-to-surface, anti-ship missiles including AIM-120, AGM- 88HARM, Marte ER.
• The aircraft has active electronically scanned array radar or mechanically scanned array radar.

8. Sukhoi Su- 35 (Russia)

Top 10 Fighter Aircraft in the World

The Sukhoi Su-35 is a modern developed version of the Su-27 fighter aircraft. The Sukhoi Su-35 is single seat, twin-engin, Supermaneuverable aircraft, designed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau and built by the Komsomolsk-onAmur aircraft plant.

The Sukhoi Su-35 is a 4++generation aircraft with fifth generation technology. The Sukhoi Su-35 fighter aircraft is give a tough competition to any aircraft in its category.

Sukhoi Su-35 Specifications

• The Maximum speed of Sukhoi Su-35 is Mach 2.25 (2,400 km/h).
• The Range of Sukhoi Su-35 is 1900nmi (3,600 km) and combat range is 860 nmi (1,600 km).
• The Sukhoi Su-35 equipped with 30mm GSh autocannon with 150 rounds and it has 12 Hardpoints.
• The Sukhoi Su-35 is equipped with air-to-air, air-to-ground, anti-radiation, anti-ship missiles including R-77M/P/T, 3M-14AE,Kh-29L/TE, Kh-35U and more.
• The Sukhoi Su-35 has Irbis-E passive electronically scanned array radar and OLS-35 infra-red search and track system.

9. McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle (USA)

Top 10 Fighter Aircraft in the World

The American fighter aircraft McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is an twin-engin, all-weather tactical fighter aircraft designed by McDonnell Douglas & Boeing. The F-15 Eagle first flew in July 1972, and entered service in 1976.

The F-15 Eagle is equipped with state-of-the-art avionics systems, the aircraft can strike both during the day and at night. It is among the most successful morden fighters,with over 100 victories and no losses in aerial combat. The F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft has been exported to Israel, Japan and Saudi Arabia.

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle Specifications

• The Maximum speed of F-15 Eagle is Mach 2.5 (2,655 km/h) at high altitude.
• The Combat Range of F-15 Eagle is 1061 nmi (1,965 km), and ferry range of 3000 nmi (5600 km).
• The F-15 Eagle is equipped with 20 mm M61A1 Vulcan 6-barrel rotary cannon with 940 rounds and it also has total 9 Hardpoints.
• The F-15 Eagle is equipped with air-to-air, air-to-ground missiles including AIM-7 Sparrow, AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-120 AMRAAM.
• The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle has Avionics like Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System, Raytheon AN/APG-63 or AN/APG-70 radar.

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10. Mikoyan MiG-35 (Russia)

Top 10 Best Fighter Aircraft in the World

The Mikoyan MiG-35 is an Russian multirole fighter aircraft. The Mikoyan MiG-35 is designed by Mikoyan developed from Mikoyan MiG-29M, Mikoyan MiG-29K. The Mikoyan MiG-35 marketed as a 4++ generation fighter jet.

The Mikoyan first officially presented the MiG-35 internationally during the 2017 Moscow air show, the MiG-35 fighter aircraft entered service in June 2019.

The Mikoyan MiG-35's new design includes the 5th generation intelligence surveillance system, an interconnected range of defensive control systems to enhance combat sustainability.

Mikoyan MiG-35 Specifications

• The Maximum speed of Mikoyan MiG-35 is Mach 2.25.
• The Range of Mikoyan MiG-35 is 1100 nmi (2,100 km), and combat range is 540 nmi (1000km).
• The MiG-35 is equipped with 30 mm GSh autocannon with 100 rounds. It also has 9 Hardpoints with a capacity of up to 6500 kg.
• The MiG-35 equipped with air-to-air, air-to-surface, anti-ship, anti-radiation missiles including R-73, Kh-25MAE,Kh-31AD, Kh-31PD.
• The Mikoyan MiG-35 has avionics like Zhuk-ME passive electronically scanned array radar and Phazotron Zhuk-A/AM active electronically scanned array radar.

List of Top 10 Most Powerful/Strongest Fighter Aircraft in the World:

1. Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor (USA)
2. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II (USA)
3. Sukhoi Su-57 (Russia)
4. Chengdu J-20 (China)
5. Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet (USA)
6. Dassault Rafale (France)
7. Eurofighter Typhoon (Germany)
8. Sukhoi Su- 35 (Russia)
9. McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle (USA)
10. Mikoyan MiG-35 (Russia)

So, this is the list of Top 10 Best Fighter Aircraft in the World. 

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