The world of fighter jets is constantly evolving, with new aircraft being developed all the time. The latest generation of fighter jets, known as fifth-generation fighters, are equipped with stealth technology that makes them difficult to detect by radar. They are also equipped with advanced avionics and weapons systems that give them a significant advantage over older fighters.
1. Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor
- Due to its superior avionics, stealth technology, and potent armaments, the F-22 Raptor is the most technologically advanced fighter plane in the world.
- Its goal in air-to-air combat is to control the skies.
- Although it can attack from the ground, its main function is to provide air supremacy.
- The United States Air Force is the sole operator of the F-22 Raptor.
2. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

- The fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the F-35 Lightning II, was created to be more versatile and inexpensive than the F-22 Raptor.
- It has a wide range of usage, including air superiority, ground assault, and electronic warfare.
- The F-35 also has a potent radar and a selection of armaments.
- The United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, and South Korea are among the countries that fly the F-35 Lightning II.
3. Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon

- China developed the Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon, a fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft.
- It is the first fighter jet from China to be fitted with a potent radar and a range of air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons.
- The J-20 is a powerful opponent in any conflict due to its exceptional flexibility.
- The Chinese Air Force alone uses the Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon.
4. Dassault Rafale

- The extremely manoeuvrable Dassault Rafale is equipped to carry out a wide range of air-to-air and air-to-ground operations.
- The MICA air-to-air missile, the Scalp EG air-to-ground missile, and the AASM precision-guided bomb are among the numerous armaments that are attached to it.
- The Rafale also features a helmet-mounted sight that enables the pilot to target adversaries while remaining seated in the cockpit.
- The French Air Force, the Indian Air Force, and the Qatar Air Force all fly the Rafale.
5. Sukhoi Su-57 Felon

- Russia developed the Sukhoi Su-57 Felon, a fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft.
- It has a potent radar as well as a range of air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons.
- The Su-57 is an effective opponent in any conflict because to its exceptional flexibility.
- Only the Russian Air Force is authorised to fly the Sukhoi Su-57 Felon.