Fighter jets are arguably the most important aircraft of any air force. Their task is both to defend the airspace and attack the enemy. They have to be fast, stealthy, be able to carry heavy payloads and deliver with pinpoint precision. So, a fighter must be incredibly advanced to be any good on the modern battlefield.

Most fighter jets in modern armies belong to the 4th generation. They are maneuverable, carry advanced radars and are extremely adaptable.

5th generation fighter jets are the latest and the most advanced machines. Not only do they have stealth characteristics, they are also equipped with the latest avionics, data links and sensors.

Therefore, AeroTime’s top 10 list is based on the following characteristics:
- Reliability and power of the engine;
- Power and functionality of its radar and other sensors;
- The performance of its avionics;
- The use of the most advanced weapons systems available;
- Sophistication and reliability of its computer systems; All-aspect stealth for those aircraft that are designed to have it.

1. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

The F-35 lightning II is controversial, with many critics highlighting its high cost and modest flight performance. While not as fast as the 4th generation jets, or as maneuverable as those with thrust-vectored engine exhausts, the F-35 makes up for that in other areas.

It is incredibly high-tech, using its sensors, computers and data links to absorb and share a range of information. Results from the latest trials show that it is nearly unbeatable in beyond-visual-range combat, and is unrivalled as a precision strike platform.

There are three F-35 variants: the conventional F-35A, the short take-off and vertical landing F-35B and the carrier-borne F-35C. Between them, it has become the most numerous 5th generation fighter jet, with over 750 produced and in service across 11 countries, with several more countries are about to receive their orders.

The F-35’s advancement is part of its controversy, as incredibly complex and maintenance-heavy elements of its construction, such as avionics or its stealth skin, were prone to failure.

2. Sukhoi Su-57

The Sukhoi Su-57 Felon is Russia’s first stealth aircraft. Its development was slowed down due to numerous problems and delays. As for early 2022, only a small number of production examples exist. But they are vastly superior to earlier prototypes, and Russia continues to make upgrades to the aircraft.

In the coming years, the Su-57 is poised to receive a new engine and various other upgrades, making the jet a vast improvement on the Su-27 concept. It is a heavy fighter with outstanding low-speed maneuverability, as well as stealth characteristics and the latest electronics and sensors.

3. Chengdu J-20

China’s own take on the 5th generation fighter jet, the J-20 Mighty Dragon, is a heavy, powerful fighter designed to rival the F-22 and the Su-57. It may not be as maneuverable as its rivals without the thrust-vectored engine exhausts, but the stealthy design of the Chengdu J-20 is still incredibly advanced.

While the exact characteristics of this aircraft are classified, the fact that China continues to upgrade the jet is well known. New variants are developed, improvements are made and a rather impressive number of new aircraft have been produced.

4. Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor

The F-22 is the original 5th generation fighter jet, and it is still going strong. With incredible performance at both close-range dogfighting and beyond-visual-range (BVR) combat, the Raptor also features one of the stealthiest designs ever manufactured.

The US Air Force is the only user of this jet, as it was deemed to be too advanced to be handed over to any other country. However, the jet was regularly deployed abroad where it was used in multiple combat missions, proving its worth.

5. Shenyang FC-31

This light 5th generation fighter jet was designed a decade ago, and it has been in limbo ever since. However, recently the project was dusted off, resurrected and upgraded. It will most likely become China’s new carrier-borne fighter jet, and could even see some export sales.

While little is known about its true capabilities, recent photos show the FC-31 with redesigned engine housing, a new canopy and many other intriguing upgrades.

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00:00 TOP 5 Figter Jets
01:41 Lockheed Martin Lightning II
02:52 Sukhoi SU-57
03:59 Chengdu J-20
05:08 Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor
06:21 Shenyang FC-31
07:42 End

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