The numbers of specific aircraft listed in the following entries are estimates from published sources and may not be exhaustive. For aircraft no longer in service, see the list of military aircraft of the United …

These are the 15 best American fighter jets currently in use by the U.S. Military. With contractors like McDonnell Douglas and Boeing right here in our own backyard, newer versions of these craft are …

Read about the capabilities, development, and operational history of the aircraft used by the Air Force across a wide range of mission requirements. Scroll through the different airframe types and click the …

Jun 18, 2024 · Critics and experts concur that the F-22 Raptor has been the best US aircraft fighter for decades. F-35 Lightning II, F-15 Eagle, B-2 Spirit, and F-16 Fighting Falcons are closely behind.

In this timeline we will look into the operational history of US fighter jets since World War 2. From the P-80 in 1945 till the F-35C in 2019, the US Air Force, Navy and Marines operated 47 major types in the …

Nov 28, 2024 · Discover the cutting-edge fighter jets that keep the US Air Force and Navy ready for any mission, from stealth fighter to electronic warfare.

Mar 8, 2025 · With a rich history of pilots who have undergone the most rigorous training programs in the world piloting the most advanced aircraft that engineers and scientists can create, the fighter jets...

Sep 26, 2025 · Here’s the history of all five generations and the one to come: the sixth-generation fighter. The P-80 Shooting Star was the first operational U.S. jet fighter.

Nov 27, 2025 · From the dawn of aerial combat to the cutting-edge of modern warfare, American fighter planes have defined the skies. These 30 aircraft represent the pinnacle of engineering, courage, and …

Information and images over all the United States fighter jets, Air Force + Navy.