The United States operates the most technologically advanced fighter fleet in the world, with capabilities spanning air superiority, ground attack, and multirole missions. U.S. fighters have seen continuous combat since World War II.

Active U.S. Fighter Aircraft

Aircraft Role Introduced Quantity
F-16 Fighting Falcon Multirole 1978 900+
F-15 Eagle Air Superiority 1976 400+
F/A-18 Hornet Carrier Multirole 1983 600+
F-22 Raptor 5th Gen Air Superiority 2005 180
F-35 Lightning II 5th Gen Multirole 2015 300+
F-16 Fighting Falcon
F-22 Raptor
F-35 Lightning II