Written By: Mobin
Russia's "Super Flanker" boasts 3D thrust vectoring, Mach 2.25 speed & 400km radar range. $85M jet excels in dogfights with impossible maneuvers.
European delta-wing marvel supercruises without afterburners. 570+ units operate globally with $90M price tag. Upgraded for ground attack roles.
France's multirole fighter features SPECTRA EW system & 70% composite body. Proven in combat across 5 nations including India's 36-jet fleet.
Upgraded Eagle II carries 22 missiles - most of any fighter. Mach 2.5 speed with $87M price. 144 ordered by US to serve until 2050s.
China's carrier-capable stealth fighter costs $70M. Future WS-19 engines will enable Mach 1.8 supercruise for PLAN's naval aviation expansion.
Russia's 5th-gen "Felon" balances stealth & aerodynamics. $50M jet achieves Mach 2 with 70+ planned despite development challenges.
South Korea's $74M "Hawk" offers near-5th-gen tech at 4th-gen prices. 120 planned locally with export potential to Indonesia & Poland.