Top 10 Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft

Top 10 Fighter Aircraft in the World...>>>

Nr.1 Lockheed Martin / Boeing F-22 Raptor (USA)

   The F-22 Raptor air superiority fighter is almost invisible to radars. This aircraft carries a powerful array of weaponry. It is the most advanced and most expensive production fighter aircraft to date. Many of sensors and avionics of this plane remain classified.

   Engines of the raptor allow the aircraft to supercruise over long ranges, while thrust-vectoring nozzles, combined with a triplex fly-by-wire flight control system, make it exceptionally maneuverable.

   The F-22 started life as a straightforward air superiority fighter. However since its introduction this aircraft lacks a formidable air threat from other countries fighters. Later it evolved towards the multi-role fighter, as strike capability was added.

   This advanced aircraft was never offered for export customers, even other allies and NATO countries. Currently it is the best fighter aircraft ever built.

Nr.2 Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet (USA)

   The Super Hornet is the most capable US Navy multi-role fighter. It is based on the aircraft carriers can attack both air and surface targets. The Super Hornet is also in service with Australia as the main fighter aircraft.

   The F/A-18E/F is a larger and more capable derivative of the F/A-18C/D Hornet. The Super Hornet is fitted with new engines. It has additional hardpoints and can carry more missiles. This aircraft has extended range due to larger internal storage of fuel. The Super Hornet also has improved avionics. Some measures were taken to reduce radar cross section of this aircraft.

Nr.3 Eurofighter Typhoon (European Union)

   In 1986 the Eurofighter consortium was formed by Germany, Italy, the UK and, later, Spain, to develop a new multi-role combat aircraft, optimized as a beyond visual range interceptor with a secondary ground-attack capability. This aircraft carries advanced European-designed missiles. it is fitted with a very modern and comprehensive avionics package.

    It is claimed that Typhoon is half as combat effective as the American F-22 Raptor. It is an approximate estimate, however it seems that Typhoon is superior to the F-15F, French Rafale, evolved Russian Su-27 variants and many other aircraft.

   The Eurofighter Typhoon will form the cornerstone of European air power until well into the 21st century.

Nr.4 Dassault Rafale (France)

   The Rafale is in service both with the French Air Force and Navy. This multi-role fighter features some of the very latest avionics systems. Also some measures were taken to reduce radar cross section of this aircraft. This aircraft is very maneuverable. The Rafale can track 40 targets and fire at four targets simultaneously.

   This aircraft can hold its own against the latest versions of the American F-16. The Dassault Rafale will form the cornerstone of French air power until well into the 21st century.

Nr.5 Sukhoi Su-27 (Russia)

   The Su-27 was developed primarily for Soviet air-defense interceptor forces. The requirement was for a highly maneuverable fighter with very long range, heavy armament and modern sensors, capable of meeting the F-15on equal terms. The result was a very successful series of aircraft. It was the top of Soviet technology at the time.

   Its heavy armament of up to 10 air-to-air missiles gives excellent combat persistence; outstanding maneuverability, coupled with a helmet sight to cue agile short-range missiles also make it a potent close combat fighter, and its large internal fuel capacity confers a very long range.

   Despite its age there are a number of modern and improved versions of the Su-27, including the Su-30, Su-35 and many other. The Su-35 is being offered as the Su-27 replacement. It poses great threat to modern Western aircraft.

   Recently a new Sukhoi PAK FA stealthy air superiority fighter is being developed in Russia. It will replace the ageing MiG-29 Fulcrums and Su-27 Flankers.

Nr.6 McDonnel Douglas F-15 Eagle (USA)

   The F-15 Eagle is a purpose-built air superiority fighter designed to penetrate enemy defense. Although now in service for over 30 years, it remains a formidable warplane. This aircraft scored more than 100 air kills and is considered among the most successful Cold War era fighters.

   The F-15 is equipped with weaponry and electronics, enabling it to detect, acquire, track and attack enemy aircraft, while operating in enemy-controlled airspace. This fighter carries a wide range of air-to-air missiles and is extremely maneuverable. Also it has strong high-speed maneuverability. Through modifications and upgrades the F-15 has been constantly improved.

   The F-15 Eagle is still in service with the US Air Force and is expected to remain operational at least until 2025. This aircraft has been exported to Israel, Japan and Saudi Arabia.

Nr.7 Mikoyan MiG-31 (Russia)

   The MiG-31 (NATO designation Foxhound-A) was developed as part of an overall programme to provide the Soviet air defenses with the ability to meet the threat posed by NATO low-level strike aircraft and cruise missiles.

   This interceptor has a high speed, altitude and rate of climb, however it sacrifices maneuverability in order to achieve these capabilities. The MiG-31 is among the fastest production aircraft. It uses missiles to shot-down enemy aircraft at long distances.

   The latest version is the MiG-31BM; this is billed as a true multi-role Foxhound, able to undertake long-range interception, precision strike and defense suppression tasks. Both cockpits feature advanced displays allowing the crew to deploy precision-guided munitions. A project to upgrade Russian interceptors to the MiG-31BM standard was begun in 2010. This interceptor continue to form the back bone of Russia's air defenses.

Nr.8 Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon (USA)

   The F-16 was lighter, less expensive alternative to the F-15 Eagle. Unlike the F-15, which is purely an air superiority fighter, the F-16 is a multi-role aircraft, capable of attacking air and ground targets.

   The F-16 has been produced in large numbers and participated in numerous conflicts. Over 4 500 aircraft have been built. It has been widely exported and is currently operational with 26 countries around the world. The F-16 is battle proven.

   This aircraft is small, but highly maneuverable. The F-16 has a bubble single-piece canopy for excellent pilot visibility, which becomes during close combat.

   The F-16 is still in service with the US Air Force and will remain operational until 2025. In the future it will be replaced by the new F-35 Lightning II.

Nr.9 Saab JAS 39 Gripen (Sweden)

   Developed by Saab the Gripen (griffin) is a fourth-generation lightweight multi-role combat aircraft. This fighter uses the latest technologies can perform various missions, such as air defense, interception, and ground attack and reconnaissance.

   This fighter is very agile for close combat due to its advanced aerodynamic layout. The Gripen can take of from and land on short-strip airfields. A number of components of this aircraft are US-supplied.

   It is claimed that the Gripen achieves the lowest operating costs of any fighter, currently in operational service. It is reliable and easy to maintain. This aircraft will form the core of Swedish air power well into the 21st century.It also received some export success. The Gripen has been exported to Czech Republic, Hungary, South Africa, Thailand and the United Kingdom.

Nr.10 Chengdu J-10 (China)

   The J-10 multi-role fighter is the first Chinese-developed combat aircraft that approaches Western fighters in terms of performance and capabilities. It was intended to counter threat posed by the Soviet forth-generation fighters - the MiG-29 and Su-27. The J-10 was initially planned as an air-superiority fighter, however collapse of the Soviet Union and changing requirements shifted the development towards a multi-role fighter.

   The J-10 bears some resemblance with contemporary Western multi-role fighters. Also this plane incorporates significant Western technology and expertise.

SOURCE:  http://www.military-today.com/aircraft/top_10_fighter_aircraft.htm

Top 10 Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft

10. HAL AMCA – India

The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is a single-seat, twin-engine fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter being developed by India. It will complement the HAL Tejas, the Sukhoi/HAL FGFA, the Sukhoi Su-30MKI and the Dassault Rafale. Unofficial design work on the AMCA has been started. “The product design work of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft has been started by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and the vehicle is expected to be ready in 2018.” Dr Tamilmani, Director General (Aeronautical Systems) DRDO, Bangalore.

9. Shenyang J-31 (F-60) – China

The Shenyang J-31, rumored to be nicknamed “Gyrfalcon” or Falcon Hawk is a twin-engine, mid-size fifth-generation jet fighter currently under development by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation. The fighter has also been referred to as F-60 or J-21 Snowy Owl. The aircraft made its first flight on 31 October 2012. It was accompanied by two J-11 fighters in a ten-minute test flight with its landing gear lowered. With this, China became the second nation after the 1991 Advanced Tactical Fighter fly off, to have two stealth fighter designs in field-testing at the same time.

8. HAL Sukhoi PMF/FGFA – India & Russia

The Sukhoi/HAL Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) is a fifth-generation fighter being developed by India and Russia. It is a derivative project from the PAK FA (T-50) being developed for the Indian Air Force. FGFA was the earlier designation for the Indian version, while the combined project is now called the Perspective Multi-Role Fighter (PMF). The completed PMF will include a total of 43 improvements over the T-50, including stealth, supercruise, advanced sensors, networking and combat avionics. The first aircraft is to begin testing in India in 2014, with introduction into service expected by 2022.

7. TAI TFX / F-X – Turkey

No longer content on purchasing foreign military goods, Turkey has undertaken programs that look to stock the southeastern power from within. TFX is a Fifth-generation jet fighter being developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). Turkey now joins the United States, Russia, China, Japan and South Korea as the handful of nations committed to the fifth Generation fighter process.

6. Mitsubishi ATD-X (Shinshin) – Japan

Joining several other notable world militaries, Japan is in the process of developing an indigenous 5th Generation Fighter concept under the ATD-X “Shinshin” designation. The Mitsubishi ATD-X Shinshin is a prototype fifth generation fighter aircraft that uses advanced stealth technology. It is being developed by the Japanese Ministry of Defense Technical Research and Development Institute (TRDI) for research purposes. The main contractor of the project is Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Many consider this aircraft to be Japan’s first domestically made stealth fighter. The aircraft’s first flight is scheduled for 2014.

5. KAI KF-X – South Korea

The Fifth Generation Fighter alongwith the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle is the current buzzword in the aviation defense industry. KF-X is a South Korean program to develop an advanced multirole fighter for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) and Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU), spearheaded by South Korea with Indonesia as the primary partner. It is South Korea’s second fighter development program following the FA-50. The fifth generation fighter aircraft is a technological marvel, intended to surpass the capabilities of 4th generation mounts in wide circulation today through powerful tracking and engagement facilities, advanced avionics, high-end engine installations, agile performance, composite structures and inherent stealth features to help dominate the battlefield.

4. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II – USA

The Lockheed F-35 Lightning II is a fifth-generation fighter development of the United States that incorporates new and learned stealth technology and practices with advanced computer processing and system through a budget-friendly modular approach. This fifth generation fighter aircraft is under development to perform ground attack, reconnaissance, and air defense missions with stealth capability. The F-35 has three main models; the F-35A is a conventional takeoff and landing variant, the F-35B is a short take-off and vertical-landing variant, and the F-35C is a carrier-based variant.

3. Sukhoi PAK FA (T-50) – Russia

The Sukhoi PAK FA is a twin-engine jet fighter being developed by Sukhoi for the Russian Air Force. The Sukhoi T-50 is the prototype for PAK FA. The PAK FA is one of only a handful of stealth jet programs worldwide. The PAK FA, a fifth generation fighter aircraft, is intended to be the successor to the MiG-29 and Su-27 in the Russian inventory and serve as the basis of the Sukhoi/HAL FGFA being developed with India. The T-50 prototype performed its first flight 29 January 2010.

2. Chengdu J-20 (Black Eagle) – China

A single-seat, multirole stealth, twin-engine fighter aircraft, the Chengdu J-20 “Black Eagle” is manufactured by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) of China. It is a fifth generation fighter aircraft being built for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). The J-20 made its first flight on 11 January 2011. General He Weirong, Deputy Commander of the PLAAF said that he expected the J-20 to be operational in 2017–2019.

1. Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor – USA

The world’s premier fifth Generation fighter aircraft. The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is a single-seat, twin-engine supermaneuverable fighter aircraft that uses stealth technology. It was designed primarily as an air superiority fighter, but has additional capabilities that include ground attack, electronic warfare, and signals intelligence roles. Being America’s premier air-superiority fighter, the F-22 evolved from its original concept to become a lethal, survivable and flexible multimission fighter. By taking advantage of emerging technologies, the F-22 has emerged as a superior platform for many diverse missions including intelligence gathering, surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic attack. The aircraft is operational today.

SOURCE: http://www.wonderslist.com/fifth-generation-fighter-aircraft/

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 m
• It has a range of 1,275 nmi or 2,346 km without refueling
• Has a ferry range of 2,070 mi or 3,330 km
• Has a combat radius of 449 mi or 722 km in interdiction missions
• Service ceiling is 50,000+ft or 15,000+m
• Thrust is 0.93
• Wing 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 altitude
• Combat 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 refueling
• Wing loading is 335 kg/m²
• Service 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 missions
• It has a range of 3,700km or 2,000nmi
• Service ceiling is  16,800m or 55,000ft
• Wing loading is 326kg/m²
• Thrust 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/hr
• Combat radius: 550km or 295nm on a high-low-high mission and 450kg bomb load
• Service ceiling: 18,000+m or 60,000+ft
• Ferry range: 4,220km or 2,280nm
• Rate of climb: 254m/s
• Thrust: 1.095
• Wing 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/hr
• Range: 1,240mi or 2,000km
• Service ceiling: 57,400ft or 17,500m
• Ferry range: 1,930mi or 3,100km carrying 3 fuel tanks
• Rate of climb: 65,000ft/min or 330m/s
• Thrust 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/hr
• Range at altitude: 3,530km; at sea level 1,340km
• Rate of climb: 64,000ft/min or 300m/s
• Service ceiling: 62,523ft or 18,500m
• Wing 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 altitude
• Ferry range: 5,550km with an additional three fuel tanks to the conformal tanks.
• Combat radius: 1,967km for interdiction operations
• Service ceiling: 20,000m or 65,000ft
• Wing loading: 358kg/m²
• Rate of climb: 254m/s
• Thrust: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 2.25
• Ferry range: 2,430nmi or 4,500km
• Range is 3,600km or 1,580km at low altitude
• Service ceiling: 59,100ft or 18,000m
• Wing loading: 84.9lb/ft²
• Rate of climb: 55,100ft/min
  • Thrust: 1.14

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 supercruise
• Combat radius:
  • Low-low-low ground attack: 601km
  • High-low-high ground attack: 1,389km
• Range is 2,900km
• Ferry range: 2,300mi or 3,790km
• Rate of climb: 62,000ft/min or 315m/s
• Service ceiling: 65,000ft or 19,810m
• Wing 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 supercruise
• Combat radius: 759km or 410nmi
• Service ceiling: 19,812m or 65,000ft
• Ferry range: 3,219km or 1,738nmi
• Wing loading: 375kg/m²
• Thrust: 1.08
  • 1.26 with 50% fuel and loaded weight

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