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Fighter aircraft of the world — model catalog
Aircraft across eras and roles, from interceptors to multirole and carrier fighters.
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Models found: 79
United States · Model profileVought F-8 CrusaderThe F-8 Crusader was developed for the United States Navy in the early 1950s, when a new carrier fighter was expected to fly supersonically in level flight.Read profile
Turkey · Model profileTAI KaanThe TAI Kaan is a Turkish next-generation fighter prototype. It first flew on 21 February 2024; testing and development of a production configuration continue.Read profile
United Kingdom · Model profileSupermarine SpitfireSupermarine developed the Spitfire in Britain during a rapid transition from biplanes to modern monoplane fighters.Read profile
China · Model profileShenyang J-8The Shenyang J-8 is a Chinese twin-engine supersonic interceptor. The first prototype flew in 1969; the later J-8II with side intakes was a major redesign.Read profile
China · Model profileShenyang J-16The Shenyang J-16 is a Chinese two-seat multirole fighter developed from the J-11 family. Its deployment in the Chinese air force began in the mid-2010s.Read profile
China · Model profileShenyang J-15The Shenyang J-15 is a carrier-based fighter of Chinese naval aviation. It first flew in 2009; trials aboard Liaoning followed later.Read profile
China · Model profileShenyang J-11The Shenyang J-11 is a Chinese heavy fighter of the Su-27 family. Early aircraft were assembled under a Russian licence; later versions incorporated Chinese systems and equipment.Read profile
Sweden · Model profileSaab JAS 39 GripenSaab JAS 39 Gripen is a Swedish multirole fighter for interception, strike, and reconnaissance.Read profile
Sweden · Model profileSaab 37 ViggenSaab 37 Viggen became Sweden's next major combat aircraft after the Draken.Read profile
Sweden · Model profileSaab 35 DrakenSaab developed the 35 Draken to defend Swedish airspace during the Cold War.Read profile
United States · Model profileRepublic P-47 ThunderboltRepublic's P-47 Thunderbolt began as a fighter project but developed into a large, heavy aircraft built around a powerful radial engine and turbocharger.Read profile
United Kingdom, Germany and Italy · Model profilePanavia Tornado ADVPanavia Tornado ADV was a long-range interceptor developed for British air defence.Read profile
Pakistan and China · Model profilePAC/Chengdu JF-17 ThunderThe JF-17 Thunder is a Pakistani-Chinese light multirole fighter. Its prototype flew in 2003, and joint production in Pakistan has produced several successive Block standards.Read profile
United States · Model profileNorthrop F-5 Tiger IIThe F-5E Tiger II was the second major generation of Northrop's lightweight F-5 fighter family.Read profile
United States · Model profileNorth American P-51 MustangThe P-51 Mustang began with a British requirement in 1940.Read profile
United States · Model profileNorth American F-86 SabreNorth American's F-86 Sabre became one of the first American jet fighters with a swept wing to be built in large numbers.Read profile
United States · Model profileNorth American F-100 Super SabreNorth American's F-100 Super Sabre grew out of the F-86 experience but belonged to a new phase of jet aviation.Read profile
Japan · Model profileMitsubishi F-2The Mitsubishi F-2 is a Japanese multirole fighter jointly developed with the United States from the F-16. The prototype first flew in 1995, with a larger wing and Japanese systems.Read profile
Japan · Model profileMitsubishi F-15JThe Mitsubishi F-15J is Japan’s single-seat air-defence version of the F-15 Eagle, produced under licence. The two-seat F-15DJ and upgraded aircraft also serve the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.Read profile
Germany · Model profileMesserschmitt Me 262The Messerschmitt Me 262 became the first jet fighter to enter operational combat service.Read profile
Germany · Model profileMesserschmitt Bf 109Messerschmitt Bf 109 was a German fighter produced in many variants during the Second World War.Read profile
United States · Model profileMcDonnell Douglas F/A-18 HornetThe F/A-18 Hornet was a twin-engine US Navy carrier fighter and strike aircraft that preceded the larger Super Hornet.Read profile
United States · Model profileMcDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom IIThe F-4 Phantom II began as a carrier aircraft for the United States Navy.Read profile
United States · Model profileMcDonnell Douglas F-15 EagleThe F-15 Eagle is an American twin-engine air-superiority fighter with a long history of upgrades.Read profile