Top 10 American Fighter Jets (Some Retired)

  • Publish date: Sunday، 16 February 2025
10. Boeing T-7A Red Hawk (Upcoming)

10. Boeing T-7A Red Hawk (Upcoming)

9. F-4 Phantom II (Retired)

8. AV-8B Harrier II

7. F-14 Tomcat (Retired)

6. A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog)

5. F-16 Fighting Falcon

4. F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

3. F-15EX Eagle II

2. F-35 Lightning II

1. F-22 Raptor

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Here’s a list of the Top 10 American Fighter Jets, highlighting their roles and key features:

1. F-22 Raptor

  • Role: Air superiority, stealth, multi-role
  • Key Features: Stealth technology, supercruise capability, advanced avionics
  • Top Speed: Mach 2.25

2. F-35 Lightning II

  • Role: Multirole stealth fighter
  • Key Features: Stealth, advanced sensors, and network-centric warfare capabilities
  • Variants: F-35A (Air Force), F-35B (Marines, short takeoff/vertical landing), F-35C (Navy, carrier-based)

3. F-15EX Eagle II

  • Role: Air superiority, strike missions
  • Key Features: Advanced radar, weapons capacity, and upgraded avionics
  • Top Speed: Mach 2.5

4. F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

  • Role: Carrier-based multirole fighter
  • Key Features: Versatility, improved survivability, and aerial refueling capability
  • Top Speed: Mach 1.8

5. F-16 Fighting Falcon

  • Role: Multirole fighter
  • Key Features: Agility, cost-effectiveness, and combat versatility
  • Top Speed: Mach 2.05

6. A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog)

  • Role: Close air support (CAS)
  • Key Features: Armored, powerful 30mm GAU-8 Avenger rotary cannon, designed for ground attack
  • Top Speed: 439 mph

7. F-14 Tomcat (Retired but legendary)

  • Role: Air superiority and fleet defense
  • Key Features: Variable-sweep wings, long-range targeting
  • Top Speed: Mach 2.34

8. AV-8B Harrier II

  • Role: Vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) attack aircraft
  • Key Features: Close air support and unique V/STOL capability
  • Top Speed: 662 mph

9. F-4 Phantom II (Retired but iconic)

  • Role: Multirole fighter-bomber
  • Key Features: High speed, powerful armament
  • Top Speed: Mach 2.23

10. Boeing T-7A Red Hawk (Upcoming)

  • Role: Advanced trainer with potential for light combat
  • Key Features: Digital design, advanced avionics
  • Expected Introduction: Late 2020s

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