Top 10 American Fighter Jets (Some Retired)
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