An F-16 Fighting Falcon (left), P-51D Mustang (bottom), F-86 Sabre (top), and F-22 Raptor (right) fly in a formation representing four generations of American fighters. Fighter aircraft (early on also pursuit aircraft) [a] are military aircraft designed primarily for air-to-air combat.

2 days ago · A salvaged F-35 fighter made from two wrecked aircraft is set to return to the US Air Force's fleet. The restoration began in 2023. The jet took its maiden flight in January less than two years later.

Fighter aircraft are military aircraft primarily designed for air-to-air combat. This list does not aim to include attack aircraft primarily intended for different roles, where they have some secondary air-to-air capability.

1 day ago · Two pilots were rescued after a military fighter jet crashed into the San Diego Bay on Wednesday morning, officials said, as dramatic video showed the plane falling at a high speed into the water.

Jan 11, 2025 · Modern supersonic jet fighters can fly at more than 1,000 miles (1,600 km) per hour. They have fast rates of climb, great maneuverability, and heavy firepower, including air-to-air missiles. The U.S. F-16 and the Soviet MiG-25 are …

Nov 21, 2023 · These ten fighter jets represent the pinnacle of aerial warfare in 2024, each one a marvel of technology and engineering. Their advanced capabilities in speed, firepower, stealth, and maneuverability allow them to dominate in contemporary air-to …

2 days ago · Good Samaritans help save pilots after Navy fighter jet crashes into San Diego Bay 01:43. Two Navy pilots are safe after a military fighter jet crashed in the San Diego Bay in California ...

Mar 16, 2024 · Advanced fighter jets show a combination of speed, stealth, and technology. Simple Flying has compiled a list of combat aircraft that are highly advanced in their mission capabilities, as highlighted in Airforce-technology.com, The War Zone April 19th, 2021, and ThinkDefence.co.uk.

Dec 24, 2024 · Thousands of fighter jets will be in active duty across the world’s air forces in 2025, from cutting-edge 5th-generation models like the F-35 to relics of the 1970s such as the Sukhoi Su-24. The 2025 World Air Forces Directory has tracked a total of 14,147 active combat aircraft around the world, with the help of Cirium’s fleets analyzer.

Jan 3, 2024 · Here’s the history of all five generations and the one to come: the sixth-generation fighter. The P-80 Shooting Star was the first operational U.S. jet fighter.