Nr.10 Chengdu J-10 (China)

The J-10 multi-role fighter is the first Chinese-developed combat aircraft that
approaches Western fighters in terms of performance and capabilities. It was
intended to counter threat posed by the Soviet forth-generation fighters - the
MiG-29 and Su-27. The J-10 was initially planned as an air-superiority fighter,
however collapse of the Soviet Union and changing requirements shifted the
development towards a multi-role fighter.

Nr.9 Saab JAS 39 Gripen (Sweden)

Developed by Saab the Gripen ( griffin ) is a fourth-generation lightweight multi-role
combat aircraft. This fighter uses the latest technologies can perform various
missions, such as air defense, interception, and ground attack and reconnaissance.
This fighter is very agile for close combat due to its advanced aerodynamic layout.
The Gripen can take of from and land on short-strip airfields. A number of
components of this aircraft are US-supplied.
It is claimed that the Gripen achieves the lowest operating costs of any fighter,
currently in operational service. It is reliable and easy to maintain. This aircraft will
form the core of Swedish air power well into the 21st century. It also received some
export success. The Gripen has been exported to Czech Republic, Hungary, South
Africa, Thailand and the United Kingdom.

Nr.8 Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon (USA)

The F-16 was lighter, less expensive alternative to the F-15 Eagle. Unlike the F-15,
which is purely an air superiority fighter, the F-16 is a multi-role aircraft, capable of
attacking air and ground targets.
The F-16 has been produced in large numbers and participated in numerous
conflicts. Over 4 500 aircraft have been built. It has been widely exported and is
currently operational with 26 countries around the world. The F-16 is battle proven.
This aircraft is small, but highly maneuverable. T he F-16 has a bubble single-piece
canopy for excellent pilot visibility, which becomes during close combat.
The F-16 is still in service with the US Air Force and will remain operational until
2025. In the future it will be replaced by the new F-35 Lightning II.

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Nr.7 Mikoyan MiG-31 (Russia)

The MiG-31 (NATO designation Foxhound-A) was developed as part of an overall
programme to provide the Soviet air defenses with the ability to meet the threat
posed by NATO low-level strike aircraft and cruise missiles.
This interceptor has a high speed, altitude and rate of climb, however it sacrifices
maneuverability in order to achieve these capabilities. The MiG-31 is among the
fastest production aircraft. It uses missiles to shot-down enemy aircraft at long
distances.
The latest version is the MiG-31BM; this is billed as a true multi-role Foxhound,
able to undertake long-range interception, precision strike and defense suppression
tasks. Both cockpits feature advanced displays allowing the crew to deploy
precision-guided munitions. A project to upgrade Russian interceptors to the
MiG-31BM standard was begun in 2010. This interceptor continue to form the back
bone of Russia's air defenses.

Nr. 6 McDonnel Douglas F-15 Eagle (USA)
The F-15 Eagle is a purpose-built air superiority fighter designed to penetrate
enemy defense. Although now in service for over 30 years, it remains a formidable
warplane. This aircraft scored more than 100 air kills and is considered among the
most successful Cold War era fighters.
The F-15 is equipped with weaponry and electronics, enabling it to detect, acquire,
track and attack enemy aircraft, while operating in enemy-controlled airspace. This
fighter carries a wide range of air-to-air missiles and is extremely maneuverable.
Also it has strong high-speed maneuverability. Through modifications and upgrades
the F-15 has been constantly improved.
The F-15 Eagle is still in service with the US Air Force and is expected to remain
operational at least until 2025. This aircraft has been exported to Israel, Japan and
Saudi Arabia

Nr.5 Sukhoi Su-35 (Russia)
The Su-35 multi-role fighter is a significantly developed version of the Su-27. It is
being offered for export as a replacement for the Su-27 and MiG-29 fighters. In 2012
it has been adopted by the Russian Air Force.
Developers refer the Su-35 as 4++ generation fighter. It is a very fast and highly
maneuverable fighter with very long range, high altitude capability and heavy
armament. It poses great threat to Western 4+ generation fighters
The Su-35 is primarily an air superiority fighter. However it has secondary air-to-
ground capability. This aircraft can carry enormous amount of weapons. It has 12
wing and fuselage hardpoints and can carry ordnance with a maximum weight of up
to 8 000 kg.
Its large and powerful engines give it ability to supercruise for a long time. Also its
engines allow to reach supersonic speeds without using an afterburner. Engines
have a three-dimensional thrust vectoring and make this aircraft very maneuverable.
However Russia still lags behind in the development, acquisition and employment
of some of the latest technologies.
Recently a new Sukhoi PAK FA stealthy air superiority fighter is being developed in
Russia.

Nr.4 Dassault Rafale (France)
The Rafale is in service both with the French Air Force and Navy. This multi-role
fighter features some of the very latest avionics systems. Also some measures were
taken to reduce radar cross section of this aircraft. This aircraft is very
maneuverable. The Rafale can track 40 targets and fire at four targets simultaneously.
This aircraft can hold its own against the latest versions of the American F-16. The
Dassault Rafale will form the cornerstone of French air power until well into the 21st
century.

Nr.3 Eurofighter Typhoon (European Union)
In 1986 the Eurofighter consortium was formed by Germany, Italy, the UK and, later,
Spain, to develop a new multi-role combat aircraft, optimized as a beyond visual
range interceptor with a secondary ground-attack capability. This aircraft carries
advanced European-designed missiles. it is fitted with a very modern and
comprehensive avionics package.
It is claimed that Typhoon is half as combat effective as the American F-22 Raptor.
It is an approximate estimate, however it seems that Typhoon is superior to the
F-15F, French Rafale, evolved Russian Su-27 variants and many other aircraft.
The Eurofighter Typhoon will form the cornerstone of European air power until well
into the 21st century.

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Nr.2 Boeing F /A-18E/F Super Hornet (USA)

The Super Hornet is the most capable US Navy multi-role fighter. It is based on the
aircraft carriers can attack both air and surface targets. The Super Hornet is also in
service with Australia as the main fighter aircraft.
The F/A-18E/F is a larger and more capable derivative of the F/A-18C/D Hornet.
The Super Hornet is fitted with new engines. It has additional hardpoints and can
carry more missiles. This aircraft has extended range due to larger internal storage of
fuel. The Super Hornet also has improved avionics. Some measures were taken to
reduce radar cross section of this aircraft.

Nr.1 Lockheed Martin / Boeing F-22 Raptor (USA)
The F-22 Raptor air superiority fighter is almost invisible to radars. This aircraft
carries a powerful array of weaponry. It is the most advanced and most expensive
production fighter aircraft to date. Many of sensors and avionics of this plane remain
classified.
Engines of the raptor allow the aircraft to supercruise over long ranges, while
thrust-vectoring nozzles, combined with a triplex fly-by-wire flight control system,
make it exceptionally maneuverable.
The F-22 started life as a straightforward air superiority fighter. However since its
introduction this aircraft lacks a formidable air threat from other countries fighters.
Later it evolved towards the multi-role fighter, as strike capability was added.
This advanced aircraft was never offered for export customers, even other allies
and NATO countries. Currently it is the best fighter aircraft ever built.

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