TOP 10 FIGHTER JETS IN THE WORLD
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Top 10 Fastest Jets for 2017. F-16 Fighting Falcon, F15 Eagle, Saab JAS 39 Gripen,. MiG 35, J-10, Sukhoi Su-35, Dassault Rafale, F 35 Lightning II, Eurofighter Typhoon, F-22 Raptor...Music: The Takeover by Dhruva Aliman - https://dhruvaaliman.bandcamp.com/album/road-of-fortunes - http://www.dhruvaaliman.com/

10. F-16 Fighting Falcon

F-is one of the most popular aircraft in the world, thanks to its combat proven advanced capabilities. The aircraft was at first designed to perform the air superiority missions of the US Air Force. Later on, with the incorporation of latest technologies, F-16 evolved into a multirole fighter jet.

-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

9. F15 Eagle

This jet has the potential to fly at altitudes of 10,000 meters with a maximum speed of 1650 mph. It was designed in 1967 by McDonnell Douglas. It has a robust control system which makes it very powerful.

-Max speed: Mach 2.5+ or 2,660+km/hr at high altitude and Mach 1.2 or 1,450 at low altitude

-Combat radius: 1,967km for interdiction operations

8. Saab JAS 39 Gripen

Having an advanced aerodynamic layout, Saab JAS 39 Gripen makes it to the list of best fighter jets in the world. The aircraft has been developed by Saab of Sweden and it is claimed that this aircraft has the lowest operating costs among the modern fighter jets currently in service.

7. MiG 35

The famous Mikoyan MiG series aircraft of Russian origins are no strangers to the modern day warfare. Mig 35 is the ultimate evolution of the MiG 27 Fulcrum series. This aircraft has advanced avionics and weapon systems which make it one of the best modern day aircraft.

-Max speed at altitude: Mach 2.25 or 2,400km/hr

-Range: 1,240mi or 2,000km

6. J-10:

Chengdu J-10 is the first Chinese aircraft that matches the high standards of the Western and Russian fighter jets. It has been developed by the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation. This all-weather, multirole aircraft is an integral part of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).

-Max speed of Mach 1.2 at 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

5. Sukhoi Su-35:

Sukhoi Su-35 is the Russian answer to the modern day air force needs. It is a heavy duty, long range, multi role, single seat fighter. The aircraft has been designed and developed by taking inspiration from the Su-27, which is an air superiority fighter.

-Max speed at altitude: 2,410km/h or Mach 2.25

-Range is 3,600km or 1,580km at low altitude

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