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Take a visual tour of the world’s most powerful fighter jets in 2025. These jets are equipped with stealth technology, unmatched speed, and prowess. The list contains cutting-edge aircraft that represent the best of aerial combat, as per a report by Aviation A2Z. Explore the top 10 fighter jets that rule the skies through stunning images and learn about their features.
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The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is known as the most impactful fighter program of the 21st century, notable not just for its cutting-edge technology but also for its global collaboration and production scale. Fitted with the Pratt & Whitney F135 engine, the most powerful ever built for a fighter jet. The F-35 can achieve speeds of Mach 1.6 (approximately 1,975 km/h). (Photo source: Wikipedia)
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The Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon marks China’s rise as a leading force in advanced fighter aircraft development. While previous versions depend on modified Russian AL-31 engines, more recent models are armed with domestically produced WS-10C engines. (Photo source: Wikepedia)
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The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor continues to be the hallmark for air dominance fighters, despite nearing 20 years of operational service. Driven by a pair of Pratt & Whitney F119 engines featuring two-dimensional thrust vectoring, the aircraft can reach a maximum speed of Mach 2.25 (around 2,410 km/h).(Photo source: Wikipedia)
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The KAI KF-21 Boramae, which means “hawk” in Korean, marks South Korea’s major entry into the international aerospace field. The jet is equipped with twin General Electric F414 engine that are also used in the F/A-18 Super Hornet. The KF-21 is also capable of achieving speeds up to Mach 1.8 (approximately 2,200 km/h). (Photo source: Wikipedia)
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The Sukhoi Su-57, designated ‘Felon’ by NATO, is Russia’s entry into the fifth-generation fighter category. What sets it different from Western stealth aircraft is its focus on achieving a practical blend of stealth features with high mobility and aerodynamic efficiency. (Photo source: Wikipedia)
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The Shenyang FC-31 Gyrfalcon, known as the J-35 in its naval form, is China’s second stealth fighter project and the country’s first fifth-generation jet designed especially for aircraft carrier operations. (Photo source: Wikipedia)
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The F-15EX Eagle II is considered to be the most advanced version of the iconic F-15, upgraded extensively to handle modern and future combat challenges. (Photo source: Wikipedia)
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The Dassault Rafale is named after a “gust of wind’’. It reflects France’s commitment to preserving its defence industry and producing top-tier combat aircraft on its own. (Photo source: Reuters)
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The Eurofighter Typhoon is a symbol of joint European defence efforts, co-manufactured by the UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Its unique design consists of a delta wing and a forward canard, along with relaxed aerodynamic stability and a fly-by-wire system. (Photo source: Reuters)
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The Sukhoi Su-35S is one of the most advanced non-stealth fighters in Russia’s arsenal, and has the nickname “Super Flanker” due to its exceptional agility and aerodynamic capabilities. (Photo source: Reuters).
