The race to build the fastest fighter jets on Earth has produced machines that barely seem compatible with human reflexes. From Cold War interceptors to stealthy air superiority icons, these aircraft ...

Fuel-breathing legends and modern speed machines in one lineup. We focused on real-world fighters with published maximum ...

Top speed is the most misconstrued number when it comes to the modern fighter. A non-stealth jet with a superior Mach number than a stealth jet may appear to be a decisive victory, particularly when ...

From the piston-driven legends of World War II to the stealth platforms of the 21st century, American fighter jets have shaped the battlefield and redefined air superiority. This list highlights six ...

As terrible recent conflicts have shown, the fighter aircraft is far from dead and can prove vital for a nation’s survival. The most modern fighters can shoot down an enemy aircraft at a range of 100 ...

Every air force needs its own nimble, lightweight, single-engine fighter jet. For the United States, that's Lockheed Martin's F-16 Fighting Eagle, a fighter jet that's been around since 1979. For ...