Every country in this World is upgrading its security measure to protect its territory. Fighter jets development is one of the basic security measures. Many countries developed their fighter jets, while other countries purchased fighter jets from different countries. The strength of these fighter jets is measured by their engine, control system, and speed. Here I am going to discuss the world's top 10 powerful fighter jets.

Top 10 powerful fighter jets in the world

10. Boeing F-15EX

Boeing F-15 EX

Boeing F-15 EX is the world's powerful fighter jet developed by the United States. It was manufactured by Boeing company. Its previous variant F-15E is also considered as powerful. Boeing F-15EX can carry different weapons. Recently it has been given to the Indian forces.

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9. Sukhoi Su-35

Sukhoi Su-35

Sukhoi Su-35, a Russian fighter aircraft, is the world's ninth most powerful fighter jet. It was developed with an estimated cost of 85 million dollars. With a speed of 2.25 Mach, it can take an 8000 kg load. It has 12 hardpoints for the fuselage. In the Russian army, it was entered in 2012.  It is an advanced form of Su-27 and can travel at high altitudes with fast speed.

8. Eurofighter Typhoon

Eurofighter Typhoon

Eurofighter Typhoon, with 2490 km/h speed, is one of the world's most powerful fighter jets. It was developed by the joint efforts of the UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain. The estimated cost of the manufacturing of this fighter jet is almost 105.7 million dollars. This fourth-generation fighter jet is used by many countries such as Qatar, Kuwait, Italy, and Great Britain. Eurofighter jets are continuously upgraded to meet the standards of modern aircraft.Tranche-3 is the updated version that can counter air and ground attacks.

7. Dassault Rafale

Dassault Rafale

Dassault Rafale is the France based fighter jet. With Mach 1.8 speed, it is one of the most powerful fighter jets in the world. It is used for long and short-range attacks. After the disengagement from the joint European fighter jets, France has made their fighter jets. Besides France, many other countries such as India, Qatar, and Egypt also use these fighter jets. Dassault Rafale is a powerful fighter jet, and its three variants are available. These are Rafale-C single-seat, Rafale-M single-seat carrier, and Rafale-B twin-seat carrier.

6. Shenyang FC-31

Shenyang FC-31

Shenyang FC-31 is a fifth-generation fighter jet. It is developed by China and going to be entered into the Chinese military soon. It can encounter all air and ground attacks. It is a stealth-based powerful supercruise fighter jet. It is considered one of the world's most powerful fighter jets even before its launching.

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5. Boeing F-18 Super Hornet 

Boeing F-18 Hornet

F-18 Hornet is a US-based fighter jet that travels through the speed of 1.8 Mach. It is one of the world's most powerful fighter jets. F-18 perform its functions very well in the 1991 Gulf War. However, it was entered in the US navy in 2001 and was used in the 2003 Gulf War. Over time it was updated according to modern standards. Forces of other countries such as Spain and Australia also use this fighter jet.

4. Sukhoi Su-57 

Sukhoi Su-57 

Sukhoi Su-57, with Mach 2 speed, is one of the world's powerful fighter jets. It was designed by Russia in 2019 and was used by Russian forces in 2020. It is the first Russian fighter jet that uses stealth technology. It can defend the country from all types of air and ground attacks. Also, it can not be detected by radars. Russia is currently upgrading this fighter jet to meet the standards of the modern fighter jets.

3. Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor

F-22 Raptor

F-22 Raptor is the third most powerful fighter jet in the world. It is a fifth-generation fighter aircraft designed by US company Lockheed Martin. The US has spent almost 155 million dollars in its manufacturing. With a Mach 2.25 speed, it is considered the deadliest fighter jet. Also, it is difficult for radars to navigate the F-22 Raptor. It can conduct ground attacks and air to air encounters. Due to multidimensional capacities, F-22 Raptor has faced a lot of threats from other countries.

2. Chengdu J-20

Chengdu J-20

Chengdu J-20 is the world's second most powerful fighter jet. China has designed this fighter aircraft with an estimated cost of 40 million dollars. In 2017, it was entered in People Liberation Army's Air Force. Chengdu J-20 travels at the speed of Mach 2. It is furnished with a blended fuselage and guided missile launchers. It is considered the most powerful fifth-generation fighter jet. China has continuously updated these J-20 fighter jets to counter their enemies.

1. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

United States' F-35 is one of the most powerful fighter jets in the world. The US has spent billions of dollars for its manufacturing and it has the ability to encounter all other fighter jets of the world. F-35 has three different variants: F-35A, F-35B, and F-35C. With a 1930 km/h speed, F-35 is designed with modern sensors and weapon systems. It is a single-seat and single-engine 5th generation fighter jet. It was firstly used in 2006.

Three variants of F-35 are used by the US Air Force, Navy, and Marine Forces. Besides it, they are also used for conventional takeoffs and landings, and as carriers variants.

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