F-22 Raptor - World's Most Advanced Fighter Jet By Joel Baglole Updated September 20, 2016 With its speed, agility, precision weapons and stealth capabilities, the F-22 Raptor -- a fifth generation, single-seat tactical fighter -- is often referred to as the best fighter jet ever built. F-22 Raptor, which carries a host of powerful weaponry and is exceptionally maneuverable, has the ability to super-cruise over long ranges, Sterling Reputation The F-22 Raptor fighter jet has been jointly designed and built by Lockheed Martin Corp. and the Boeing Company. The aircraft first entered service with the U.S. Air Force in 2005 after nearly 20 years of development. Despite the long development phase, the F-22 Raptor has quickly earned a sterling reputation in military and aviation circles around the world for its superior speed, maneuverability, situational awareness, and its combat capabilities. Angus Houston, chief of the Australian Defense Force, called the F-22 Raptor “The most outstanding fighter plane ever built.” Best All Around Fighter Jet The U.S.

Air Force has been equally complimentary about the F-22 Raptor, claiming that it is the best all around fighter jet in the world, and that it is critical to the U.S. Air Force’s tactical air power – now and into the future. No Exports Allowed The F-22 Raptor fighter jet has been developed exclusively for the U.S. Air Force. Export sales of the F-22 Raptor are banned by U.S. federal law, and much of the aircraft’s technology and capabilities are classified information. Military allies of the U.S., such as Canada and Australia are purchasing the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft, which has some of the same technology and parts as the F-22 Raptor. However, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is not as quick, nimble or advanced as the F-22 Raptor. The F-22 is a superior fighter jet. Distinguishing Characteristics What distinguishes the F-22 Raptor from other fighter jets is the combination of speeds that exceed Mach 2.0 – more than 1,300 miles per hour – exceptional agility, stealth technology, and the most advanced avionics ever developed.

When combined, these characteristics make the F-22 Raptor an exceptional overall fighter jet. The aircraft has a single seat and twin after burning Pratt &Whitney F119-PW-100 turbofan engines. For weapons, the F-22 Raptor is outfitted with a 20 millimeter M61A2 Vulcan Gatling gun that can carry 480 rounds of ammunition, two AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, eight 250 pound GBU-39 small diameter bombs, and two 1,000 pound JDAM bombs. Currently, the only combat-ready fifth-generation fighters are theF-22 Raptor fighter jet and the F-35 Lightning II Fighter Jet. More On Fighter Jets: Top 10 Incredibly Advanced Jet Fighters Top 10 Incredibly Advanced Jet Fighters by Ejaz Khan Jet fighters have important role in military aviation. Military aviation is no doubt the foremost strategic weapon these days, each in terms of combat effectiveness and of crucial technologies enforced. In trendy warfare, air dominance is a must from day one, in order that air-to-surface and air-to-sea operations are often conducted safely and with efficiency.

And fighting jets continually play a significant role in air dominance. With the advancement in technology several countries modernized their fighting jet to full fill the requirement of day. Here is a list of 10 incredibly advanced jet fighters; some of them are part of military aviation and other are going to be part in close to future . 10. Saab JAS 39 Gripen (Sweden) A fourth-generation, lightweight, single-engine multirole fighter aircraft developed by the Swedish Saab the Gripen (griffin). The JAS 39 Gripen uses the latest technologies that can perform various missions, such as air defense, interception, and ground attack and reconnaissance. Beacause of its advanced aerodynamic layout, this fighter is very agile for close combat. It can take of and land on short-strip airfields. 9. F-16 Fighting Falcon (USA) Originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force, F-16 Fighting Falcon is at No. 9 in our list. Designed as an air superiority day fighter, this single-engine fighter evolved into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft.

Since production was approved in 1976, more then 4,500 aircraft have been built and serve in the air forces of 25 other nations. 8. Mikoyan MiG-31 (Russia) At No. 8, the Russian fighter MiG-31 (NATO designation Foxhound-A) – stands as the ultimate evolution of the MiG-25 “Foxbat”. The MiG-31 is a supersonic interceptor aircraft. It has the distinction of being one of the fastest combat jets in the world. The latest version of this fighter jet is the MiG-31BM – a true multi-role Foxhound, able to undertake long-range interception, precision strike and defense suppression tasks. See Also: Top 10 Most Advanced Attack Helicopters . 7. F-15 Eagle (USA) One of the most successful modern and advanced jet fighters, with over 100 aerial combat victories. Designed by McDonnell Douglas, F-15 Eagle is a twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter jet. The Eagle first flew in July 1972, and since that, it has been exported to many nations, notably Japan, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.

It is still in service and is expected to remain operational at least until 2025. 6. Sukhoi Su-35 (Russia) At 6th place among the most advanced jet fighters is the Russian made heavy class, long-range, multi-role one-seat fighter Su-35. The jet is designed by Sukhoi from the original air superiority fighter Su-27. It was originally designated Su-27M and later named Su-35. The aircraft is considered a close cousin of the Sukhoi Su-30MKI (a modernized Su-30 variant for India), because of the similar features and components it contains. 5. Dassault Rafale (France) The french Dassault Rafale comes at No. 5 among the world’s most advanced jet fighters. Designed and built by Dassault Aviation, Rafale is a twin-engine, canard delta-wing, multirole fighter aircraft. Almost entirely built by one country, Rafale is distinct from other European fighters of its era with a high level of legerity, capable of at the same time playing air domination, interdiction, intelligence activity, and mobile nuclear deterrent missions.

See Also: Top 10 Fastest Aircrafts in the World . 4. Eurofighter Typhoon (European Union) Eurofighter Typhoon spot fourth among the 10 most advanced jet fighters in the world. Built on the strength of four European nations: United Kingdom, Germany, Spain and Italy, and their leading defense and aerospace companies. Eurofighter Typhoon is the world’s most advanced swing-role combat jet providing same time deploy-able Air-to-Air and Air-to-Surface capabilities. 3. Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet (USA) Based on the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet, the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a combat-proven strike fighter with built-in versatility. The F/A-18E/F’s suite of integrated and networked systems provides enhanced interoperability, total force support for the combatant commander and for the troops on the ground. Both the F/A-18E (single seat) and F/A-18F (two-seat) models convert quickly from one mission type to the other with the flip of a switch to provide consistent air dominance. 2.

F-22 Raptor (USA) The F-22 is a multi-role air-superiority jet fighter with improved capability over current aircraft. This ultimate state of art weapon was primarily designed as an air superiority fighter, but the aircraft has some extra capabilities like Air-to-Surface, electronic warfare, and signals intelligence roles. F-22 Raptor is a stealth technology, single-seat, twin-engine fifth-generation supersonic super maneuverable fighter aircraft. >> 10 Insanely Strange Aircrafts That Actually Existed . 1. F-35 Lightning II (USA) The F-35 Lightning II is at No. 1 to the word’s most advanced jet fighters. The aircraft is designed with the modren battle space in mind. It is the most flexible, technologically sophisticated, fifth-generation multirole fighter ever built. With advanced stealth capability, F-35 delivers innovative capabilities to meet security needs for nations across the world. Some Other Advanced Jet Fighters: JF-17 Thunder (China/Pakistan) The JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter was jointly developed by China and Pakistan.

Its called Joint Fighter-17 (JF-17), while in China its called “FC-1 Xiaolong” means “Fighter China-1 Fierce Dragon”. It has a conventional aerodynamic layout. It is fitted with Russian Klimov RD-93 turbofan engine with afterburner. It is a derivative of the RD-33, used on the Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum. The JF-17 is intended for air defense and ground attack missions. It has beyond visual range attack capability. Mikoyan MiG-35 (Russia) The Russian fighter MiG-35 – stands as the ultimate evolution of the MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter series. The MiG-35 has vastly improved avionics and weapon systems, especially the new AESA radar and the distinctive designed OLS, relieves the aircraft from relying on GCI (ground-controlled interception) systems and enables it to conduct independent multi-role missions. According to Russian military, the new MiG-35D multirole fighters as an equal to the U.S. F-35 jet fighters.

any country would love to own aircraft fight the world’s most powerful CatHunter What a joke. #1 F35!? The Australians are furious after purchasing some, the Brits are politely trying to back away from it, the US Navy is raising a middle finger to purchasing it, and even the US Air Force had a Colonel (no General was willing to risk the truth) put out a “test” message that the USAF might have to rethink the F35 purchase. Ejaz Khan, you know so very little about air weapons … and for that matter, weapons in general. Stick to Facebook postings. Rick 35 While I do agree that the F-35 is a joke on almost all parameters, it is true that it is the most advanced aircraft in the world, albeit not in service yet. It has the most advanced technology in the world, it is the stealthiest fighter jet in the world (excluding f-117) and the most versatile and ‘flexible’ fighter jet. So it should be number 1 on this list. DoYouEvenFifthGenBro It actually isn’t the stealthiest, even not including the F-117.

While smaller than the F-22A, it has a slightly larger RCS(radar cross-section) than the F-22A. The F-22A has an RCS that’s roughly the size of a medal marble, while the F-35 has an RCS that’s about the size of a metal golf ball Joe Schmoe The F-117 is not as stealthy as either one of those fighters, I think you meant the B-2. Ricky Godsey What was the other design/aircraft that the F-35 beat out. I wonder how that design wud have turned out. I can’t believe how bad the F-35 turned out to be. Is it really that bad? Avro Arrow Even better, he has a picture of an Su-32 Strike Flanker and he’s calling it a MiG-31 Foxhound. The Foxhound may be the fastest fighter in the world but it’s nowhere near the most advanced. Zoolu Lol, the Rafale kick the Typhoon’s ass. onlooker what about Su T50 ? Gags Stealth Technology is not as good as we believe it to be now.

A stealth fighter by itself is vulnerable, and they only do night missions. They need the support of other planes that have radar jammers etc. to make the stealth fighters fully effective. Most people think that stealth planes can not be seen at all, like we are ghosts and that’s not the case. The stealth technology was started in the 70’s, and like all technology you have to stay ahead of the curve. Im not saying these planes suck by any means but the fact is that other countries now know how to see them with modified radar and using multiple radar systems. The planes are not invisible it just makes them smaller on radar by deflecting radar and absorbing it. When used in conjuction with other planes and technologies we get the upper hand, but again other countries have figured out how to see the planes. If anyone remembers in 1999 we lost one in Yugoslavia after they modified a radar system in the field. The planes had no other support and that was probably the reason it was vulnerable. I wish I knew what new technologies they were using, I would say that the days of a manned fighter is pretty much gone. We can make drones stealthy and small with a decent payload.

Now you fly a few of them in and you have a perfect scenario. Imagine 12 drones 6 with payload 3 with radar jamming technologies and the other 3 with technology we don’t even know about… Thats the future and Im sure it is here. Remember all the planes you see now were developed over 20 years ago, We can only imagine what the hell we have and how effective it is. I would say almost all UFO sightings are probably cases of our technology being spotted. Think of this…. F117 first flight 1981 thats 30 years ago….F35 is from the 90s over 20 years old…. B2 Stealth Bomber developed in the 80’s….. So all these planes we see are actually old stuff, yesterdays news…. Martin Mclornan I am sorry to tell you the only reason it has support aircraft is because of the cost of the the plane ‘ plus it has been well tested over the Navada desert and has been proven to be totally stealth . If you also would like to know the F15 has been proven to be.

The # 1 fighter plane ever built ‘ the Isreali air force using 1 point shot down 5 Might in 1 dog fight ‘ plus it is the only plane to shoot down a satellite in orbit ! , Ricky Godsey Yeah, I agree. The F-15 is the top dog. It’s perfect. It’s beautiful. Flown by the right pilot means it will win everytime. Ricky Godsey I remember hearing they shot down the F17 bc it flew the same flight pattern. They also had spotters on the ground watching them take off…along with radar signature n what not. GonGimenez And the new pack-fa??? I mean list like that it’s a joke mixing old and new ones, but if you put an 5th Gen on the top of the list be equal for the other advanced proyects Frédéric Pasinato pack fa and f-35 dosn’t exist starkiller0907 YOU don’t exist, look it up!

the raffle is a steaming pile f rubble compared to even the F-35 The T-50 should be at the top of the list, and the F-22 second Williz I feel F-22 Raptor is far more advance and powerful compared to the F-35 Lightning II. Biswasenator Morons of this post I guess u all never heard of SU 30MKI which blew F 16, Eurofighter Typoon, F 15 and others till date in all the war games and and missions.. go check out before posting such a falsified article. Do check out its operational measures and general Characteristics before such a spoof.. Bizzare list made by the editor. Go die…. Frédéric Pasinato -f-15 and f-18 better dassault rafale??? in yur dream real top 5 for air supériority is: 1) f22 4) su-35 5) f15 next we have top 5 aircraft for help win a war (because war is not just air supériority) 1) dassault rafale and T50 in the Top bkr f 35 ?

,f 22 is far better Вячеслав 1. not compatible with AIM-120D & AIM-9x block 2 2. Obsolete radar (can’t use Ku & L) 3. Outdated tracking system 4. Doese’t have laser tracking system (Rafale, MiG, Sukhoi, Eurofighter). Carolina_Berg stop comparing d*cks Matt Filla F-35 = ? gary You gotta love patriotism. People, it’s just one person opinion. You gotta laugh at people with absolutely no aeronautical experience critiquing jets as rubbish. I appreciate all nations jet fighters as they are technological marvels. The F35 technology has never been done before, the amount of line’s of code is 8 million. Compare that to Facebook, worldwide, is about 9 million. So the original poster of this story is correct, the f35 has advanced technology. And for the person who said Australia is angry is cherry picking information. It is Australia’s Labor Party and the extreme left green parties that have question the need for the f35. The LNP party is committed to purchasing 73 planes.

Gavin Sullivan Gary hasn`t gotta clue…the Australian populace has no desire for overly expensive jets that neither have range for the required distances in Oz,nor a working gun.The fact the software just doesn`t work and the pilots are blind has no bearing on how many lines of code their are.And the people who are going to be footing the bill for purchase and care of this waste of money…don`t want it.Its not political in anyway…its just a useless plane for the Australian environ of operations,and since it still doesn`t work…the point is rather mute. Joseph Tan F-35 is No. 1? Do you know what RAND Corp says about over-priced F-35? TCR “………………… Can’t Turn, Can’t Climb, Can’t Run ………………………..” Irony that you should that her as No. 1 ………….. Hollywood F-35 is a turkey. felix I think russian made fighter jets are more advanced than US that is to say SU 35 &SU 27 Heebygeeby F-35 is a highly overrated fighter. In combat tests conducted by the Americans, the soviet SU -27 slaughtered the F-35 in every combat.

In fact, the F-35 is still on the drawing boards strictly speaking. The damn fighter just won’t work according to all experts both American and worldwide. Even China has a fighter that obliterates the F-35 in combat. Kinda frightening isn’t it? U-S-A, U-S-A, OOPS !! Roger Pierre Ouaret The F35 is a steaming pile, as an American aircraft expert said, it’s a flying donkey! the best fighter jet today is the Rafale! nothing else compares! Trooper Chick Lol ever heard of Sukhoi T50 ? Kostas De F35 is shit clearly the one who made the article is pro-American… even the swedish Gripen is better then this shit. The best jets are Russian. starkiller0907 Agreed. They are more agile and faster, but take fewer ammunition in the air. starkiller0907 It is better than the Lightning II, but only just regards Advanced or the best? Grippen should be in top three in booth categories. Russian fighters are very good in spite of being 2-3 decades behind western world (less advanced).

Nowadays jet fighters are “only” electronic eyes and carriers for weaponry systems ŠĆČĐŽŠČĆŠ f-35 is a pure baby of the mind Ricky Godsey The F-15 doesn’t quite get the respect it deserves I think. It’s really quite perfect with a stellar record. One of the best looking aircraft as well. Avro Arrow This list is a joke. You have the MiG-31 Foxhound listed and you put a photo of an Su-32 Strike Flanker? How can you possibly pretend to be an authority on fighter aircraft when you can’t even tell one from another? Also, how is the piece of trailer park trash F-35 more advanced than the F-22 and others when it can’t even fly in the rain and catches fire on the ground? That’s your idea of advanced? This list shouldn’t even exist if you’re going to have children do it. Ayush Narain Mathur Can the JF-17 be even counted as an advanced fighter? I dont think so.. Pete O’k Of all the jets mentioned, this ranking is more accurate..

#1 Russian SU-35 #11 Swedish JAS 39 Gripen #12 Chinese/Pakistani JF-17 Thunder US Deploys World’s Most Advanced Fighter Jet 200 Miles From Iranian Border US Deploys World’s Most Advanced Fighter Jet 200 Miles From Iranian Border Andrea Ryan Apr 29th, 2012 4:00 pm 106 Comments By: Andrea Ryan The U.S. is deploying F-22 Raptor fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates… Iran’s neighbor. Does the Obama administration know something and they’re not telling us? Are they guessing at Israel’s behavior and making sure they’re not blindsided? Or, are they actually assisting an ally against the Iranian threat? The Jerusalem Post reports, The US has deployed several F-22 Raptor fighter jets to an allied base less than 320 kilometers (200 miles) from Iran, FOX news reported Friday. … The US Air Force has strongly denied that this deployment represents a show of force against Iran or is in anyway related to a potential strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, the report stated.

Instead, the move is part of a route deployment and “security cooperation with regional partners.” US officials told FOX that the jets were moved to hangars at the United Arab Emirates’ Al Dafra Air Base. The US Air Force declined to comment on the number of jets sent or their location. In a written statement, Lt.Col. John Dorrian of the US Air Force public affairs stated that “the United States Air Force has deployed F-22s to Southwest Asia. Such deployments strengthen military-to-military relationships, promote sovereign and regional security, improve combined tactical air operations, and enhance interoperability of forces, equipment and procedures.” Defense Industry Daily lists some of the Raptor’s capabilities: The F-22’s combination of stealth, vectored thrust, range, advanced surveillance electronics with potential electronic warfare applications, and sustained supersonic flight (aka “supercruise”) arguably place it in a class by itself among the world’s combat aircraft. Several F-22s can gather as much information as AWACS and JSTARS put together. Call it whatever you want…F-22s are going to the Middle East. The PR statement says that this is a normal practice. It’s not.

Get news like this in your Facebook News Feed, Gateway Pundit Commenting Policy Please adhere to our commenting policy to avoid being banned. As a privately owned website, we reserve the right to remove any comment and ban any user at any time. Comments that contain spam, advertising, vulgarity, threats of violence, racism, anti-Semitism, or personal or abusive attacks on other users may be removed and result in a ban. Facebook Comments Disqus Comments Frank H This is not really to attack Iran. It’s to defend Iran against an attack from Israel. bg re: US Deploys World’s Most Advanced Fighter Jet 200 Miles From Iranian Border as long as they aren’t being deployed to stop Israel from taking Iran’s Nuclear Facilities out, that seems like good news to me.. == Kenny Solomon Main question: With the on-station flag and other senior officers obey any orders to stop Israel ? Guessing the answer is yes, because El Guapo, Sunstein, plus the rest of the Totalitarians have had several years to get rid of all the true patriots at the flag level. Joe College No sane person wants Iran to get a nuke. Nobody with a lick of sense can be indifferent to Iran’s acquisition of a nuke.

You have to take it from them the way you’d take a box of matches from a toddler. bg Frank H #1 April 29, 2012 at 4:04 pm your post wasn’t up when i posted mine, and/but i’m certain we are not the only ones to think the samo samo thought.. Redwine This evil regime is out to stop Israel at all costs. I understand that Netanyahu wants to go to early elections where his chances of getting a larger mandate is greater than ever. When Romney beats Comrade Hussein into a pulp in a landslide victory (pray hard), Israel will have a friend in the WH like no other, ever. (Romney and Netanyahu are friends and often consult together on issues.) Joe College Why is everybody so cock sure Iran would try to attack Israel? They would probably fail and it would be utterly self-defeating and suicidal. You know, they’ve threatened us too. And they have the means to attack us… “Lockheed Martin continues its study on how to meet the threat of ship-launched ballistic missiles which could be delivered against a U.S. city from a ship or freighter a few hundred kilometers offshore, notes UPI.

David Kier, Vice-President of Lockheed Martin’s Protection Division, is quoted as saying, “They don’t need intercontinental ballistic missile to attack us. An enemy could put a SCUD on a tramp steamer and launch it off the coast.” Kier’s remarks are similar to the warnings Donald Rumsfeld has made on a number of occasions. bg Headline from Jim’s last link: “Iran slams deployment of U.S. F-22 Raptors in UAE” Oh NOES!! Why hasn’t our pansy-a$$ government “slammed” Iran for supplying 90% of the weapons and explosives used to kill our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for fighting a proxy war against us using various supposed “splinter” groups? We should have bombed the crap out of Tehran years ago for these blatant acts of war. #7 Joe College You know, they’ve threatened us too. Threatened??!! They’ve been arming and training our enemies for nearly a decade, and everyone on the planet knows it!! That’s like saying the ChiComs and the Soviets were “Threatening us” during the Vietnam conflict. Nooooo, they were ACTIVELY fighting against us.

Iran’s seat of government should have, in a world with a sane America, long been a scene of complete devastation right now. Along with that of Saudi Arabia. bg #2 April 29, 2012 at 4:06 pm bg commented: Silly me sees this could be a very conspiratorial way for the Iranians (and Chinese) to get their hands on even more of our advanced weapons systems. A mysterious “malfunction”, pilot(s) ejects, and lo, the jet crashes near intact close to or over the Iranian border. What’s better than an unmanned drone? A state-of-the-air fighter jet, yuppers. So far Barry and his Merry Band of Marxists sure have not assuaged fears about their cooperating with the enemy, and coughing up to our enemies under unclear circumstances high-tech sure would not be out of the ordinary with this gang. bg Mitch Rapp or do they want Iran to get a model airplane! Iran has to be paid something for all the debit card donations to the Obama campaign NObody seems to know where they come from – do they Mr. Soros?

mg4us If Obama does use these aircraft to intercept and shoot down Israeli aircraft, then he needs to be IMPEACHED immediately and tried for treason! Unless Israel attacks us or threatens us he has no right to interfere with an ally. Hopefully these fighters are there to provide clean-up duty should Israel go-it-alone and take out Tehran’s Nuclear facilities. . . Although if Israel was so good at espionage, I would have preferred the Mossad infiltrate Iran’s nuclear facilities and detonate the nuclear bombs to go off in their bunkers and silos. . . . wiping out a good piece of the Iranian republic with it. Now wouldn’t that be a pleasant site. . a great big parking lot by the Iranians own making! kathteach All I can say is “October Surprise” – Coming Soon to Theaters Near You. Does anyone thing Obama would have won in 2008 without the September 18-October 30 massive crash on Wall Street? Remember how Obama and McCain has\d to suspend their campaigns and fly to Washington to appear ‘presidential’?

Remember the reports from Democrats in the room where Obama took over the emergency meeting of Cabinet officials while McCain stayed holed up in his Senate office probably trying to get to the truth about what the friggin heck was going on? Anyway – like I said – October surprise – this story is just part of setting the stage. kathteach BTW – I forgot to offer a bit of optimism. Do you all remember Jimmy Carter’s failed ‘October surprise” in Iran (an attempt to free the hostages) while Reagan trumped him as a challenger? This 2012 campaign is textbook Reagan vs Carter – back in the day but study up. It’s textbook. Romney will be prepared in October for a counter-offensive that will probably make us all swarm to the ballot box to vote for him. mg4us And if Obama and his cohorts that collude with him give the orders to engage Israeli forces and shoot down, I hope our boys and girls that fly and who have sworn an oath to defend OUR Constitution find or fake excuses such as mechanical malfunctions and other reasons why planes cannot get off the ground. . . or if airborne, why they cannot engage or lock on target. . . Now wouldn’t that be hilarious. .

And at same time, a group of patriotic officers apprehend Obama and his minions for treason and throw them in the briggs or Guantanamo until we can get a military trial convened. Joe College All Obama has to do is just get out of the way and let Israel protect itself, yet this is the last thing anyone expects to happen. It is not too much of an overstatement to say Israel’s fate is riding on the intent of someone who got his morals from Jeremiah Wright. The Worm Just wait until a “malfunctioning” F-22 “accidentally” lands within Iran’s borders and sits there for a couple days before Iranian military personnel show up to re-engineer it…and the White House laments over not wanting to start an international incident and lets them have it. clint If you have both eyes open …. This has to be to deter or stop ISRAEL from defending itself from the idiots that threaten to kill the JEWS daily on radio and TV. They have been killing our guys since 1979 when they declared war on us. The list of attacks is on the internet look it up. Osh*ts favorite book “rules for radicals” was dedicated to Satan and Osh*t hates Israel.

Dawgonitt The Kenyan already gave his friends in Iran a Advanced Pilotless Drone, why not top it off with one of our Advance Stealth Fighters. You know there are insurgents in the Whitehouse & Pentagon, what makes you think a few didn’t get thru the Navy Flight School. It’s an Obaminized world, nothing is as it seems. Up is the new down, Lies are Truth, Hot is now Cold. dunce Some one commented on obamas “lip service”, after three years i have yet to see any of his “lip service” that put our countries interest first. Remember his lips are moving. Opaobie All that is needed to overthrow the Iranian regime is for the U.S. to provide aid to the millions of real Iranians waiting to be turned loose. Obama had a chance once early in his first few months in office when Ahmadinejad stole the election, and instead Obama helped quell the uprising. Time is running out. An Israeli attack would be unnecessary if the U.S. would work with the anti-regimists the way Reagan turned Central and South America around…not gonna happen. How will those would-be U.S. allies react to an Israeli attack?

Zelsdorf Ragshaft III I would hate to think American pilot officers would fire on Israeli forces. First that would ensure an Obama defeat in November. Second, the Mossad would probably cause Obama to have an accident. I am afraid those Raptors are there to protect Iran. democraps suck The Kenyan turd will never bomb his brothers Patty == ruready? As much as I am flat-out certain that Obama detests Israel, this probably is not motivated by a “love Islam/hate Israel” motive. My guess is that Obama thinks he can sway some independent votes by wagging the dog with Iran. As much as Obama loves Muslims, heloves himself more – much more. Opaobie If I were Lead of a flight of Raptors in this scenario: “Bogies sighted. They have Israeli markings.

Let’s lay back and see where they’re going……..ah, looks like they’re starting a bombing run on that [redacted] straight ahead…arm missiles….commence attack….rats, I fired late, and my first missiles hit that radar shack and AAA site just to the left of the target…OK, let’s go around and try it again….we’ll get ’em when they pull off the next target…..” bg re: War games: Israel attacks Iran Makor Rishon, a right-wing newspaper which is mostly available online outside Judea and Samaria, is running a war games scenario in Thursday’s editions. They have some pretty impressive participants. The premise is that the attack will take place on October 15-16, and that Obama will protest and then go silent. The scenarios include an attack downing an Israeli civilian jet liner, Israel deciding not to attack Lebanon or Gaza, despite being bombarded with missiles by Hezbullah, but the nuclear facilities are… well, all I can tell you is that there are pictures of them burning on CNN. == Sasja I think Zero is capable of anything and will do whatever he wishes until he is frog-marched out of the WH and into prison where he belongs.

What I cannot imagine, is any American pilot firing on Israel. Now, Patty. The person who died was not the coroner who autopsied Breitbart. In fact, he was a forensic tech by the name of Michael Cormier. The lead coroner is named Dr. Craig Harvey. Let’s all just get a grip. so what do you think about the game ?? bit more more here , pardon the source.. == Frank H So if by some misfortune, my supposition at #1 is correct, then how long do you think it will be before Mossad elevates Joe Biden to Commander-in-Cheif? Taqiyyotomist All I did was quote you and your preface defending Infowars. How is that parsing and how is that screwing comprehension. I understand what you said, but I also noted that you prefaced your …trouble is, they do go a tad crazy via injecting basic facts into their story lines so to speak, iow: hey make it hard to decipher fact from fiction.. which, albeit i post my own opinions, is why i do my own research, and leave it up to individuals to decide what to think vs telling them this is how it is :ala: Walter Cronkite..

with a defense of Infowars’ supposed level of informed-ness. Which I think is wrong. That’s all. It doesn’t matter how “well-informed” this group of vipers is, because they are stupidly, colossally crazy. Taqiyyotomist == TX_Vet Besides using against Israel, look for one of these aircraft to end up in enemy hands in surprisingly good condition. Taqiyyotomist love ya. 🙂 Re: get a grip: one hand on the mouse….one hand on the Miller High Life. 😀 I don’t visit Infowars, hardly ever anyway. Only, and rarely, when someone like Patty (bless her soul) frequently links to them. And even if I did, it would be for the same reasons that Newsbusters.com watches television news, and for the same reason that President Jefferson owned a Quran. Not for knowledge and enlightenment presented therein, but for knowledge and enlightenement based upon the God-lent spirit of truth and discernment, and the knowledge of what is being passed off by these sources (infowars, the news, the Quran) as truth. Know thine enemy.

Taqiyyotomist Can’t be too hard to defect with an advanced stealth jet fighter in the nighttime, just streak straight across the Bering Strait. apodoca SWolf #92, one of Obama’s boys, you think? Redwine OT – Bibi Netanyahu’s father, Ben-Zion Netanyahu, passed away a few hours ago. He was 102. #links May his memory be for a blessing. obastard would no more strike Iran than he would Neptune. It was stupid to send these planes there. Militant Conservative Obama is going to give the technology away. guy I’m willing to bet come june or july the obummer admin wil attack Iran for political reason, only to get the jewish vote. This admin should be ashamed of this political pandering but I’m sure it’s not. dan’l The next piece of high tech equipment that The Fraud will let the Iranians “capture.” Need those campaign contributions. Kissmygrits Getting one close to Iran so the liar in chief can give it to the regime like they did with the drone. Wait and see if we ‘lose’ one in some kind of accident. S. Wolf apodoca #93 Possibly.

There was a recent killing at a Coast Guard station in Alaska. Dunno if related to the F 22. Wouldn’t be hard to arrange for a jet to disappear to Russia if you’re the president and want to show appreciation for campaign money from the Russians . bg Top 10 Most Expensive Military Aircraft in the World | Most Interesting Facts Top 10 Most Expensive Military Aircraft in the World As the advanced of military technology, these most expensive military aircraft in the world was created. Because of the need of more powerful means of defense, flying military technology are developed. Even creating a highly cost military equipment is not debatable by some people as it’s wasting government’s money, but the show must go on. Here’s the most expensive military aircraft ever made in the world. 10. F/A-18 Hornet: $94 million F/A-18 Hornet is a strike fighter airplane that designed to be able to attack ground and air targets. It also has the ability to be placed on the aircraft carrier. The aircraft is designed for the Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps, and is also used by other countries.

This aircraft is also a demonstrator aircraft for the Blue Angels since 1986. F/A 18 Hornet 9. EA-18G Growler: $102 million Boeing EA-18G aircraft has the ability to disrupt communications and radar systems, signal capture, and attacking anti-aircraft radars on land. The old version of this plane has been used in Iraq to paralyze the trigger signal in the roadside bomb EA 18G Growler 8. V-22 Osprey: $118 million Wide reach, speed and flexibility, it is desired by all aircraft designer. No exception on this V-22. V-22 aircraft is not a helicopters or airplane only, but a combination of both. Double speed, five times further reach, and can fly twice higher than the usual helicopter became the hallmarks of this V-22. This is the first time in history helicopter were produced with a vertical rotor with a tilt position that combines the performance of a helicopter with high speed airplane wing.

With two times faster than a helicopter, capable of carrying up to 24 troops, or up to 9072 kg internal cargo or 6804 kg outside cargo. V-22 Osprey 7.F-35 Lightning II: $122 million This aircraft is a single-seater fighter plane, single-engine, which can perform many functions, including air-to-air, close air support and tactical bombing. Aircraft development was funded by the United States, United Kingdom, and other countries. The aircraft was developed and manufactured by the aerospace industry, led by Lockheed Martin and two major associates, BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman. F-35 Lightning II 6.E-2D Advanced Hawkeye: $232 million A major step forward for surveillance and reconnaissance, Advanced Hawkeye powerful new radar system will increase 300% of the coverage area that can be monitored by an aircraft. Although the development of the aircraft is on track and the two test versions have been delivered to the navy, but budget cuts could make the aircraft grounded for at least a year longer than planned.

E-2D Advanced Hawkeye 5.VH-71 Kestrel: $241 million VH-71 Kestrel helicopter is a product of the AgustaWestland AW101 (formerly EH101). This helicopter is now being built to replace the old president helicopter, as the President of the US transport helicopter. VH-71 Kestrel 4. P-8A Poseidon: $290 million Boeing tidying-up of the military version of the 737 jets that will be used by the Navy to conduct anti-submarine war and collecting intelligence. This plane can carry torpedoes, missiles, and other sea depth weapons. P-8A is expected to enter service in 2013. P-8A Poseidon 3. C17A Globemaster III: $328 million C-17 Globemaster III is a United States military transport aircraft manufactured by Boeing Integrated Defense Systems and operated by the United States Air Force, Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force. This aircraft was also selected by the Canadian Military. NATO also plans to reserve this type of transport plane.

C-17 takes the form of the same name from two predecessors heavy transport aircraft, C-74 Globemaster and C-124 Globemaster II. C17A Globemaster III 2. F-22 Raptor: $350 million F-22 Raptor is a fighter aircraft of United States that uses stealth technology. The aircraft was originally planned to be used as air superiority fighter for use against Soviet aircraft, but the aircraft was also equipped for ground attack, electronic warfare and signals intelligence. This aircraft had gone through a long development period, given a prototype version of a YF-22, three years before the given name was officially adopted F/A-22, and finally given the name of the F-22A when it officially came into use in December 2005. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is the prime contractor responsible for producing most of the fuselage, weapons, and assembling the F-22. Then his partner, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems produces wings, avionics equipment, and pilot and maintenance training. F-22 Raptor 1.

B-2 Spirit: $2.4 billion This stealth aircraft have the ability to avoid detection, both visual detection, audio, heat sensors, as well as radio waves (radar). Visually, the plane more difficult to see if have same color as the background color (camouflage). In the audio, of course, trying to make the plane more calmly. In the heat sensors, aircraft are usually detected from the heat arising from the body or from the surrounding air temperature. Hottest part of the plane is usually a channel air exhaust or engine exhaust and the leading edge (the first part of the aircraft through the air).Those things make the B 12 become so expensive in the development. B-2 Spirit Have You ever flight with one of those most expensive military aircraft in the world? Popular Search Terms Top 10 advanced fighter aircraft - Airforce Technology Two F-16 Fighting Falcon multirole fighters from the USAF training over Misawa Air Base. Top 10 advanced fighter aircraft Fighter aircraft are a vital component of any air force and examples such as the F-35 Lightning and Eurofighter Typhoon demonstrate their vast superiority.

Airforce-technology analyses the top ten best fighter aircraft in the world, based on aircraft specifications, technology, armament fit and performance. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II F-35 Lightning II is the only international fifth generation multirole fighter plane in the world. The extreme agility and stealth features along with integrated sensor package and modern weaponry provide the F-35 with a tactical edge over all other fighter aircraft. The single-seat fighter is armed with a range of weapon systems, such as Sidewinder and Storm Shadow, as well as Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs). Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor of the F-35, while its major partners include Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems and Pratt & Whitney. The F-35 completed its maiden flight in December 2006.

The three F-35 variants, including the conventional take-off and landing (CTOL), short take-off / vertical landing (STOVL) and carrier variant (CV), will replace the A-10 and F-16 of the US Air Force, the F/A-18 of the US Navy, the F/A-18 and AV-8B Harrier of the US Marine Corps and various fighters of other allied nations. Lockheed Martin / Boeing F-22 Raptor The F-22 Raptor developed by Lockheed Martin and Boeing is a single-seat, twin-engine fifth-generation extremely advanced tactical fighter. The stealth, integrated avionics and superior performance make the F-22 super-manoeuvrable fighter. Inducted by the US Air Force (USAF) as an air-superiority fighter, the F-22 evolved into multimission fighter aircraft. The Raptor made its first flight in September 1997. The first production F-22 was delivered to Nellis Air Force Base in January 2003. The aircraft formally entered into USAF's service in December 2005.

The F-22 Raptor employs sophisticated air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles. The emerging technologies integrated aboard the F-22 make it a superior platform for a wide array of missions, including surveillance, reconnaissance, attack, electronic warfare and signals intelligence. Eurofighter Typhoon Eurofighter Typhoon is a new generation multirole fighter aircraft that is presently one of the best in the world. It is a foreplane / delta wing aircraft integrating modern avionics and sensors, Defensive Aids Sub System (DASS) and distinct weapons, such as Mauser BK-27 27mm cannon, air-to-air, air-to-surface and anti-ship missiles and precision-guided munitions. Eurofighter Typhoon's development is Europe's largest multinational military collaborative effort managed by the Nato Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA), which is also the prime customer. The programme delivers cutting-edge technologies for the European defence industry. Eurofighter Typhoon made its combat début in 2011 for reconnaissance and ground strike missions in Libya by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Italian Air Force.

Sukhoi Su-35 Sukhoi Su-35 is a heavily-modified version of the Su-27 fighter. The Su-35 is a 4++ generation aircraft employing technologies of the fifth generation. The latest technologies make it superior to all other fourth generation fighters now under development anywhere in the world. The first Su-35 prototype was built at Komsomolsk-na-Amure Aviation Production Association in 2007. The maiden flight of Su-35 was concluded in February 2008. The Su-35 is capable of deploying long and short-range air-to-air missiles, and precision and unguided air-to-ground munitions including missiles, bombs and rockets. The 14 hard-points of the aircraft can carry a maximum weapon payload of 8t. Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a combat-proven strike fighter offering next-generation multirole strike fighter capabilities. It is a larger and improved redesign of the F/A-18C/D Hornet. The Super Hornet is in service with the US Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

The US Navy inducted the aircraft into service in 1999 for replacing its Grumman F-14 Tomcat. The F/A-18F Super Hornet (two-seat version) entered service with the RAAF in 2010. Combat capabilities of the fighter jet were proved during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Southern Watch and War in Afghanistan. The Super Hornet's suite of integrated and networked systems provides enhanced interoperability and total force support for the combatant commander and for troops on the ground. The 11 weapon stations on the aircraft can hold mix of air-to-air and air-to-ground ordnance, as well as a variety of smart weapons, including laser-guided bombs. Dassault Rafale Described as "omnirole" fighter by its manufacturer Dassault Aviation, Rafale is a twin-engine, multirole fighter aircraft that is capable of performing air sovereignty, deep strike, reconnaissance and airborne nuclear deterrent duties. The multirole fighter is operated by the French Air Force and Navy. This aircraft features latest avionics and smart sensor systems.

It can carry a 30mm cannon, air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, nuclear and anti-ship missiles, as well as a range of laser-guided bombs and ground-attack munitions. The maiden combat deployment of the Rafale fighter was in 2002 during the Operation Enduring Freedom. The aircraft has been used in a number of combat missions in Afghanistan, Libya and Mali (Operation Serval). The aircraft is available in three variants, namely RAFALE C single-seat, RAFALE M carrier-based single-seat and RAFALE B twin-seat version. Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle The F-15E Strike Eagle is a superior next generation multirole strike fighter. Developed as a derivative of earlier F-15A/D aircraft, the F-15E is the backbone of the US Air Force (USAF) today.

The F-15E can carry up to 23,000lb of payload, including the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM), AGM-130 Standoff Weapon System, the AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM), AIM-9X Sidewinder and a variety of bombs. It can fly at more than twice the speed of sound. The state-of-the-art avionics systems provide the Strike Eagle with the ability to conduct air-to-air and air-to-surface missions in all weather conditions during day or night. The F-15Es were extensively deployed by the USAF in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm as well as Operations Southern Watch and Northern Watch. Other notable combat deployments include Operation Deny Flight, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Odyssey Dawn. Su-30MKI (Flanker-H) Su-30MKI (Flanker-H) is a two-seat, long-range multirole fighter in service with the Indian Air Force (IAF). Designed by Russia's Sukhoi, the Su-30MKI is assembled under licence by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

The first Russian-built Su-30MKI variant entered into service with the IAF in 2002, while the first India-made aircraft was introduced into the IAF in 2004. The Su-30MKI features multinational avionics and sub-systems, as the components are supplied by 14 manufacturers from six nations. The Su-30MKI can carry a range of air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, including the Brahmos supersonic cruise missiles. The armament also includes a 30mm GSh-30-1 gun and variety of bombs. Saab JAS 39 Gripen Saab JAS 39 Gripen is a new generation, lightweight multirole fighter for performing an extensive range of air-to-air, air-to-surface and reconnaissance missions. The delta wing-canard design makes Gripen the most agile fighter for close combat scenarios. The Gripen fighter entered service with the Swedish Air Force in 1997. The aircraft is currently operated by the air forces of Sweden, Czech Republic, Hungary, South Africa and Thailand. Gripens were deployed in combat missions in Libya to support the Operation Unified Protector in 2011.

Gripen NG, the new version of Gripen C/D can be armed with METEOR, AMRAAM, IRIS-T and AIM-9 missiles. The new generation aircraft incorporates a multifrequency data link, fully integrated avionic mission system, long range PS05 multimode radar and sensor fusion. Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon F-16 Fighting Falcon is an extremely combat-proven, single-engine, multirole fighter. Primarily designed by General Dynamics to perform air superiority missions of the US Air Force (USAF), the F-16 evolved into a multirole aircraft over time by incorporating latest technologies. F-16 is a highly successful fighter aircraft with 26 nations owning it, more than 4,500 built to date and 54 more on order for 15 clients. The aircraft made its combat presence during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. F-16s were extensively used in various combat missions in Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya. The latest F-16 versions, Block 50/52 and Block 60 incorporate modern technology and upgrades based on combat experience.

The new versions of F-16 are delivered with advanced avionics, state-of-the-art pilot-friendly cockpits and instrumentation, as well as discrete sensors and weapons packages. Related content Russia plans advanced new fighter jet | Public Radio International Russia plans advanced new fighter jet A Russian Mig-29 fighter jet performs during the MAKS international aerospace show outside Moscow in 2009. Credit: Dmitry Kostyukov Russia says it's planning to build a new fighter jet that would be more advanced than the newest American models. The so-called sixth-generation fighter jet “will most likely be pilotless,” former Russian air force chief Pyotr Deinekin told the state news agency RIA Novosti this week — even though Russia has yet to develop a fifth-generation fighter jet. Sixth-generation fighters are expected to use energy weapons such as lasers and microwaves and be stealthier than current military aircraft. Deinekin's remarks came before the International Air and Space Salon ( MAKS ), one of the world's biggest airshows , taking place near Moscow this week. Russia wants the show to help inject new life into its struggling aeronautics industry.

Earlier this month, President Vladimir Putin promised to boost sales of Russian-made aircraft to $250 billion by 2025, partly by finding new markets outside former Soviet Bloc countries. The planned six-generation fighter jet is expected to be based on the Skat unmanned combat aircraft program, which was displayed at the MAKS airshow in 2007. Russia's Sukhoi aircraft holding company is a potential designer for the new plane along with MiG . However, experts say Russia must first develop fifth-generation fighter jets before launching a sixth-generation plane. Moscow’s fifth-generation versions, the SU-35s and the PAK-FA, still in pre-production, are on display at the MAKS air show. The Su-35S, unveiled at the Paris Air Show this year, is a “4++ generation" fighter jet that could " successfully counter " US fifth-generation aircraft, according to a statement from Sukhoi, the plane’s manufacturer. Russia says its other fifth-generation model, the PAK-FA, also called the T-50 fighter , is considered equal to or superior to the American F-22. However, both of Russia’s fifth-generation aircraft have received mixed reviews.

The Su-35S has been mired in uncertainty over various revisions to its design, and although the T-50 was first flown in 2010 , some believe its launching is reminiscent of a Soviet-era ploy of developing test-model jets that are not operationally complete . Sergey Bogdan , a Russian test pilot who is flying the T-50 in this week’s air show, said he was highly skeptical of Russia’s ability to develop a pilotless aircraft in the near future. “One would think that technology is moving forward fast but it has taken 35 years to get from the fourth generation fighter jet to the fifth generation. I believe the next generation fighter will evolve no earlier than in 15 years,” Bogdan said in a statement earlier this month. The United States also wants to eventually launch six-generation fighter jets known as Next Generation Tactical Aircraft . The program aims to improve on the current fleet of fifth-generation F-35s and F-22s from Lockheed Martin by focusing on “reach, net-centricity, situational awareness” and “human-system integration.” However, models aren't expected to be ready until 2030.

More from GlobalPost: Russian plane lands in Syria to deliver aid, evacuate citizens Tom Fedyszyn of the US Naval War College said Deinekin's comments should be seen at least partly as PR for the Russian arms export industry. "Historically, their actions only sometimes matched their rhetoric," he said. "The general is in the business of putting Russia in a good position to sell weapons and he must be taken accordingly.” While you are here... The work we do has never been more important — whether it’s because of “news” that might not be news at all or healing the deep divides in our country. Now more than ever, we need conversation, perspective and diverse voices. Will you support PRI in our efforts to create a more informed empathetic world? Top Active United States Military Fighter Jets | Guns Lot Top Active United States Military Fighter Jets images Fighter jets have long been a staple of any successful military campaign. They are fast, effective, expensive and highly lethal machines, capable of traveling long distances with enormous firepower and guns. This article introduces us to the five top military jet fighters in service today, the price we pay for them, and the future of jet fighting aviation.

Only fighter jets that made it into active duty were considered, therefore the YF-23 Black Widow, the YF-17 Cobra, and the F-20 Tigershark were excluded. Additionally, only fighter jets were examined and therefore bombers such as the F-117 Nighthawk and the F-21 Kfir were also not included. By: blackpearl Posted: September 18, 2007 Filed under: fighter , jet Headline: Fighter jets have long been a staple of any successful military campaign. They are fast, effective, expensive and highly lethal machines, capable of traveling long distances with enormous firepower and guns. This article introduces us to the five top military jet fighters in service today, the price we pay for them, and the future of jet fighting aviation. Only fighter jets that made it into active duty were considered, therefore the YF-23 Black Widow, the YF-17 Cobra, and the F-20 Tigershark were excluded. Additionally, only fighter jets were examined and therefore bombers such as the F-117 Nighthawk and the F-21 Kfir were also not included. 1.

F-14 Tomcat Designed by Bob Kress, engineering manager[1] Maiden flight 21 December 1970 Introduction September 1974 Retired 22 September 2006, USN Status Active service with Iran, Limited Service in United States Navy Primary users United States Navy, Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force Number built 712 Unit cost US$38 million in 1998 The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a supersonic, twin-engine, two-seat, variable geometry wing aircraft. The F-14 was the United States Navy's primary maritime air superiority fighter, fleet defense interceptor and tactical reconnaissance platform from 1974 to 2006. It later performed precision strike missions once it was integrated with LANTIRN. It was developed after the collapse of the F-111B project, and was the first of the American teen-series fighters which were designed incorporating the experience of air combat in Vietnam against MiGs. It entered service in 1972 with the U.S. Navy, replacing the F-4 Phantom II. It was later exported to the Imperial Iranian Air Force in 1976.

It was retired from the U.S. Navy fleet on 22 September 2006, having been replaced by the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. As of 2007, it remains in service only with the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force. Use The F-14 has visual and all-weather attack capability to deliver Phoenix and Sparrow missiles as well as the M-61 gun and Sidewinder missiles for close in air-to-air combat. The F-14 also has the LANTIRN targeting system that allows delivery of various laser-guided bombs for precision strikes in air-to-ground combat missions. The F-14, equipped with Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pod System (TARPS) is the Navy's only manned tactical reconnaissance platform. Achievements The F-14 Tomcat has the ability to fire the AIM-54 Phoenix -- the longest ranged AAM in the world. 2.

F-15 Eagle Maiden flight 27 July 1972 Introduction 9 January 1976 Status Active: 567 Primary users United States Air Force, Israeli Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Royal Saudi Air Force Unit cost US$27.9 million (F-15A/B) US$29.9 million (F-15C/D) in 1998 Variants F-15E Strike Eagle F-15S/MTD The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F-15 Eagle is an all-weather tactical fighter designed to gain and maintain air superiority in aerial combat. It was developed for the U.S. Air Force, and first flew in July 1972. The F-15E Strike Eagle derivative is an all-weather strike fighter that entered service in 1989. The Eagle's air superiority is achieved through a mixture of unprecedented maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics. It can penetrate enemy defense and outperform and outfight any current enemy aircraft.

The F-15 has electronic systems and weaponry to detect, acquire, track and attack enemy aircraft while operating in friendly or enemy-controlled airspace. The weapons and flight control systems are designed so one person can safely and effectively perform air-to-air combat. The F-15's superior maneuverability and acceleration are achieved through high engine thrust-to-weight ratio and low wing loading. Low wing-loading (the ratio of aircraft weight to its wing area) is a vital factor in maneuverability and, combined with the high thrust-to-weight ratio, enables the aircraft to turn tightly without losing airspeed. Achievements * The F-15 Eagle has a perfect combat record of 101 victories and zero defeats. * During the Balkan conflict, the F-15E was the only fighter able to attack ground targets around the clock, in all weather conditions. 3.

F-16 Falcon Primary users United States Air Force and 24 other users Number built >4,000 Unit cost US$14.6 million (F-16A/B) US$18.8 million (F-16C/D) in 1998 Variants General Dynamics F-16XL Mitsubishi F-2 The F-16 Fighting Falcon is an American multirole jet fighter aircraft developed by General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin for the United States Air Force. Designed as a lightweight fighter, it evolved into a successful multirole aircraft. The Falcon's versatility is a paramount reason it was a success on the export market, serving 24 countries. The F-16 is the largest Western fighter program with over 4,000 aircraft built since production started in 1976. Though no longer produced for the US Air Force, it still sees limited duty and is also produced for export. In an air combat role, the F-16's maneuverability and combat radius (distance it can fly to enter air combat, stay, fight and return) exceed that of all potential threat fighter aircraft. It can locate targets in all weather conditions and detect low flying aircraft in radar ground clutter.

In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles (860 kilometers), deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft, and return to its starting point. An all-weather capability allows it to accurately deliver ordnance during non-visual bombing conditions. In designing the F-16, advanced aerospace science and proven reliable systems from other aircraft such as the F-15 and F-111 were selected. These were combined to simplify the airplane and reduce its size, purchase price, maintenance costs and weight. The light weight of the fuselage is achieved without reducing its strength. With a full load of internal fuel, the F-16 can withstand up to nine G's -- nine times the force of gravity -- which exceeds the capability of other current fighter aircraft. Achievements * The F-16 flew more sorties in Operation Desert Storm than any other aircraft. * The F-16 is the most numerous fighter in the West. 4.

F-18 Hornet Type Multirole fighter, strike fighter Manufacturer Boeing Integrated Defense Systems Designed by McDonnell Douglas Primary user United States Navy Produced 1995-present Unit cost US$57 million (F/A-18E) US$59 million (F/A-18F) Developed from F/A-18 Hornet Variants EA-18 Growler The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a carrier-based fighter/attack aircraft that entered service in 1999 with the United States Navy. The fighter has recently been ordered by the Royal Australian Air Force. The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a larger and more advanced development of the F/A-18C/D Hornet. Use The F/A-18 Hornet is an all-weather aircraft and is used as an attack aircraft, as well as a fighter. While in fighter mode, the F/A-18 Hornets are used mainly as fighter escorts and fleet air defense. While in attack mode, it is used for force projection, interdiction and close and deep air support.

Achievements The F/A-18 Hornet broke all records for tactical aircraft in availability, reliability, and maintainability during Operation Desert Storm 5. F-22: Raptor Type Stealth air superiority fighter Manufacturers Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Maiden flight YF-22: 29 September 1990 F-22: 7 September 1997 Primary user United States Air Force Unit cost US$137.7 million as of 2007[3] Variants X-44 MANTA FB-22 The F-22 Raptor is a fifth generation fighter aircraft which utilizes fourth generation Stealth technology. It was originally envisioned as an air superiority fighter for use against the Soviet Air Force, but is equipped for ground attack, electronic warfare and signals intelligence roles as well. Faced with a protracted development period, the prototype aircraft was designated YF-22 and, as F/A-22 during the three years before formally entering United States Air Force service in December 2005 as the F-22A.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is the prime contractor and is responsible for the majority of the airframe, weapon systems and final assembly of the F-22. Along with Lockheed Martin, partner Boeing Integrated Defense Systems provides the wings, aft fuselage, avionics integration, and all of the pilot and maintenance training systems. Achievements * The F-22 has the ability to cruise at supersonic speeds. * The Raptor will be the leading American air-to-air fighter of the new century. The Future of Jet Fighting - F-35 Lightning Maiden flight 15 December 2006 Introduction 2011 (scheduled) Primary users United States Air Force United States Navy Royal Air Force / Royal Navy Produced 2003-present Unit cost F-35A: US$48 million F-35B: US$62 million F-35C: US$63 million Developed from Lockheed Martin X-35 The F-35 Lightning II is a single-seat, single-engine, stealth-capable military strike fighter, a multi-role aircraft that can perform close air support, tactical bombing, and air-to-air combat.

The F-35 is descended from the X-35 of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. Its development is being principally funded by the United States with the United Kingdom and other partner governments providing additional funding. It is being designed and built by an aerospace industry team led by Lockheed Martin with Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems as major partners. Demonstrator aircraft flew in 2000; a production model first took flight on 15 December 2006. The F-35 is scheduled to be released for service in 2011 and will set a new standard in fighter jet aviation.

Question: What is the most advanced fighter plane currently made by the United States?
Answer: F-22 Raptor