Top Ten Fighter Jets in the World

Modern fighter jets in the world play an important role in the battlefield. Since World War 2 when the P51 Mustang was introduced, the United States has put strong emphasis on air dominance. If you have control in the air, then you have control on the ground. The best fighter jets in the world are built using state of the art and cutting edge technology in addition to having equally trained pilots. The United States Air force practice the most, more than any other country because they have financial resources to fuel up those jets and get pilots practicing mid-air combats. Japanese and Western European pilots also undergo extensive training. Russian pilots are among the best in the world, but financial resources restrict them from training as much. The Chinese offer extra training to their most elite pilots, such as those who fly their advanced jets the J-10.
For this reason, many factors are used to determine the top fighter jets in the world. Let’s bite the bullet and start the countdown of Top Ten Fighter Jets in the World.

10. F-18 (USA)


F-18 (USA)

The F-18 Super Hornet designed and manufactured by the US has the following features:
Max speed: 1,190 mph or 1,900km/hr at an altitude of 40,000 ft or 12,190 mIt has a range of 1,275 nmi or 2,346 km without refuelingHas a ferry range of 2,070 mi or 3,330 kmHas a combat radius of 449 mi or 722 km in interdiction missionsService ceiling is 50,000+ft or 15,000+mThrust is 0.93Wing loading is 453kg/m2

9. J-10 (China)


J-10 (China)

The J-10 from China makes part of the leading fighter jets in the world. It has the following features:
Max speed of Mach 1.2 on sea level and Mach 1.9 cruising at altitudeCombat 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 refuelingWing loading is 335 kg/m2Service ceiling is 18,000m or 59,055ft

8. Rafale (France)


Rafale (France)

The French Rafale comes in at 8 with the following features:
Max speed: Mach 2 or 1,290 knots are high altitude and 750 knots or 1,390km/hr at low altitude.Combat radius is 1,852+km or 1,000+nmi during penetration missionsIt has a range of 3,700km or 2,000nmiService ceiling is  16,800m or 55,000ftWing loading is 326kg/m2Thrust is 1.13

7. F-16 E (USA)


F-16 E (USA)

The F-16 comes in at 7 with the following specifications:
Max speed at low altitude is Mach 1.2 or 1,470km/hr and at high altitude is Mach 2+ or 2,414km/hrCombat radius: 550km or 295nm on a high-low-high mission and 450kg bomb loadService ceiling: 18,000+m or 60,000+ftFerry range: 4,220km or 2,280nmRate of climb: 254m/sThrust: 1.095Wing loading: 430kg/m2

6. Mig 35 (Russia)


Mig 35 (Russia)

In at 6 among the best fighter jets in the world is the Russian made Mig-35.
Max speed at altitude: Mach 2.25 or 2,400km/hrRange: 1,240mi or 2,000kmService ceiling: 57,400ft or 17,500mFerry range: 1,930mi or 3,100km carrying 3 fuel tanksRate of climb: 65,000ft/min or 330m/sThrust is 1.03

5. Su 27 (Russia)


Su 27 (Russia)

Another Soviet product at 5, the Su-27 has the following features:
Max speed at altitude: Mach 2.35 or 2,500km/hrRange at altitude: 3,530km; at sea level 1,340kmRate of climb: 64,000ft/min or 300m/sService ceiling: 62,523ft or 18,500mWing loading is 371kg/m2 Thrust: 1.09

4. F-15 Eagle (USA)


F-15 Eagle (USA)

The F-15 fighter jet boasts the following features:
Max speed: Mach 2.5+ or 2,660+km/hr at high altitude and Mach 1.2 or 1,450 at low altitudeFerry range: 5,550km with an additional three fuel tanks to the conformal tanks.Combat radius: 1,967km for interdiction operationsService ceiling: 20,000m or 65,000ftWing loading: 358kg/m2Rate of climb: 254m/sThrust:1.30

3. Su 35 (Russia)


Su 35 (Russia)

At third place is the Russian made Su-35 with the following specifications:
Max speed at altitude: 2,410km/h or Mach 2.25Ferry range: 2,430nmi or 4,500kmRange is 3,600km or 1,580km at low altitudeService ceiling: 59,100ft or 18,000mWing loading: 84.9lb/ft2Rate of climb: 55,100ft/min

2. Euro-fighter Typhoon (Germany, UK, Italy and Spain)


Euro-fighter Typhoon (Germany, UK, Italy and Spain)

The list would not have been complete without the Europeans in the skies. The Euro-fighter at second among the best fighter jets in the world has the following features:
Max speed: Mach 2+ or 2,495km/hr at altitude; Mach 1.2 or 1,470km/hr at low altitude; Mach 1.1 at supercruiseCombat radius: Low-low-low ground attack: 601kmHigh-low-high ground attack: 1,389kmRange is 2,900kmFerry range: 2,300mi or 3,790kmRate of climb: 62,000ft/min or 315m/sService ceiling: 65,000ft or 19,810mWing loading is 63lb/ft2 or 307kg/m2

1. F-22 Raptor (US)


F-22 Raptor (US)

Top of the range fighter jets in the world to lead the pact is the F-22 Raptor. This ultimate state of the art weapon was designed and manufactured for the US Air Force. It bears the following features:
Max speed: Mach 2.25 or 2,410km/hr at altitude; Mach 1.82 or 1,963km/hr at supercruiseCombat radius: 759km or 410nmiService ceiling: 19,812m or 65,000ftFerry range: 3,219km or 1,738nmiWing loading: 375kg/m2Thrust: 1.08 1.26 with 50% fuel and loaded weight
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