There are enough fans in the world to make ratings of all the very-very. Usually this is TOP-5 or TOP-10. Military equipment is also popular in these ratings. Of course, it is difficult to talk about their objectivity. After all, all these tanks, aircraft and ships most often never met in combat conditions, and therefore their comparison is based on performance characteristics taken from open sources. In addition, patriotic feelings are superimposed, due to which the compilers of ratings give preference to their own cars. Nevertheless, it can be interesting to look at these TOPs.
Today we have the British version of the top five fighters in the world. The comparison was carried out according to the following parameters: speed and maneuverability, the level of stealth, the weapons system installed on board, the cost of production and maintenance. Let's fly!
5.F / A-18E / F Super Hornet - American carrier-based fighter-bomber and attack aircraft
The author of the rating argues that this American fighter is ignored by many analysts, but in vain. Super Hornets serve in the US and Australian naval forces. The United States has about five hundred, while Australia has 24. The Super Hornet has excellent cruising speed and controllable thrust vector, but it is not as maneuverable as the Su-35 and F-22. Following the planned upgrades, this aircraft can be expected to remain in service until the 2040s or even the 2050s. The US Navy is very fond of this aircraft and is constantly being modernized, not wanting to change it for something else.
- Maximum speed - 1900 km / h at an altitude of 12190 meters;
- Flight range - 2346 km;
- Combat radius - 722 km;
- Service ceiling - 15 km.
4. Lockheed The Martin F-35 Lightning II is a fifth-generation American stealth fighter-bomber.
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In fourth place is again a product of the American aircraft industry. The fifth-generation fighter with stealth technology started out very badly. There were constant news about technical problems, due to which it was necessary to cancel its deliveries and postpone the start of mass production. The cost of the project has long exceeded the planned value. However, the F-35 is struggling to make its way.
The F-35 is available in three variants: a ground-based fighter for the United States Air Force, a short takeoff and vertical landing fighter for the United States Marine Corps and the British Navy, and a carrier-based fighter for the United States Navy.
- Maximum speed - 1950 km / h;
- Combat radius - 1150 km;
- Maximum flight range without.
3. Su-35 - Russian multipurpose super-maneuverable fighter with engines of controlled thrust vector
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Even the British put our Su-35 aircraft higher than the much-vaunted F-35. The Su-35 is the result of the deepest modernization of the Su-27. This aircraft can carry a record eight tons of payload in the form of weapons and ammunition. In terms of maneuverability, the Su-35 is not inferior to the F-22, but it is capable of performing unique aerobatics that no other machine can perform. About 60 of these aircraft are already in service. It is planned to produce 70 more units.
- Maximum speed - 2390 km / h;
- Combat radius - 3600 km;
- Service ceiling - 18 km.
2. Eurofighter Typhoon - European fourth generation multirole fighter
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Well, here we see an example of subjectivity. Since Great Britain took part in the development of the European fighter, the author of the rating put Eurofighter higher than the Su-35. Although the Eurofighter looks quite ordinary in appearance, inside it is crammed with the most sensitive sensors and innovative technologies. Initially, this aircraft was conceived as a pure fighter, but modernizations have significantly expanded its capabilities. In the latest modification, called Tranche, the capabilities of destruction of ground targets are significantly expanded, i.e. the aircraft is capable of performing the functions of an attack aircraft.
- Maximum speed - 2495 km / h;
- Combat radius - 1390 km;
1. Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor - American fifth generation multirole fighter
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In the first place, the British put, oddly enough, the American Raptor, with which there were so many problems that it was discontinued. In addition, it is the most expensive fighter: in 2006 it cost the same as its equivalent weight in gold. Due to the presence of the latest developments on board, the US Congress banned the export of the F-22. A feature of this aircraft is its sensitive long-range radars, which allows the Raptor to hit targets without coming into direct contact with the enemy.
In principle, this aircraft can be not only a fighter, but also an attack aircraft, but then it loses the advantage of being "invisible". In fact, he does not need this feature, which only increases the cost of production. The Raptor possesses excellent maneuverability, only there is little sense from this, since the pilots are directly forbidden to make some maneuvers in order to avoid losing consciousness. Therefore, only the most experienced pilots are allowed to fly the F-22. A total of 187 of these machines are in service with the US Air Force.
- Maximum speed - 2410 km / h;
- Combat radius - 759 km;
- Service ceiling - 19.8 km.
Let's remember that all of these ratings are quite subjective. How can you, for example, put in the first place a discontinued aircraft that has not shown itself in anything? Or why is the European aircraft, which had become obsolete by the time of its appearance, placed higher than the Su-35? The questions, as they say, are rhetorical. We will be glad that our designers are able to create a car that not only is not inferior to foreigners, but also surpasses them in many respects.
Fighters are a type of aircraft used for military purposes primarily to destroy opponents. Thus, it is possible to gain air supremacy, protect ground targets and accompany other vehicles, such as bombers. Among the many types of such aircraft, over time, the best military fighters in the world have been singled out.
Despite its name, the transport is considered a defensive weapon. By themselves, fighters are not used for the offensive. The exception is local conflicts, when planes hit ground (much less often water) targets. It is believed that UAVs will soon replace fighters, which are now being actively developed, but so far the aircraft retain their value.
Tenth place. Dassault "Mirage" 2000
During the Second World War, French aviation was almost completely defeated by the German army. Since then, the country has managed to come to its senses, and thirty years ago the French Mirage fighter appeared, instantly becoming the main one in its type. The aircraft proved to be excellent in operations that were carried out in North Africa.
The successful application led to early orders from India. In this country "Mirage" also showed its best side. With its help, they destroyed enemy headquarters and aviation, and also carried out attacks using guided missiles. As a result, the resistance was broken in just a few days.
"Mirage" was taken out of production in 2006, but there is still evidence that this fact did not prevent its participation in the Libyan war. According to the information, the fighter caused serious damage to the equipment of the Gaddafi army.
Ninth place. F-16 Fighting Falcon
More recently, this fighter was among the most widely used worldwide. This was achieved due to good quality combined with reasonable cost. At that time, Falcon became the main export product for the United States Air Force. Today more than 4,700 units of this fighter are used in the world.
Falcon is actively used in a variety of conflicts. Most often, he is remembered on the example of the NATO operation, which was carried out against the troops of Yugoslavia. It was also used in the Iraqi War. In total, you can count about a hundred conflicts with the participation of such an American fighter.
If we consider the Israeli army, then the aircraft in it is still the most efficient of its kind. At the same time, by the end of 2017, production of an improved, modernized version of this series will begin.
Eighth place. MiG 35
The phrase "Russian production" can evoke a variety of thoughts, but only if it is not about military equipment. Here the country has established itself since the days of the Soviet Union. As for the MiG 35 fighter, it managed to get into the ratings of the best even before the prototypes made it to the fighting.
The aircraft should begin to be used only from 2018, while significant improvements obtained by the efforts of domestic engineers are already visible in it.
For example:
- The fighter is much more economical in fuel consumption,
- Has the ability to automatically control while aiming,
- The volume of air produced by the oxygen station has been increased,
- The production of the aircraft is three times cheaper than foreign counterparts.
In general, the MiG 35 is distinguished by much more comfortable conditions for the pilot's work. However, since the model has not yet been put into operation, various flaws in the equipment remain in it. Perhaps this is due to the desire of the Ministry of Defense to present the fighter early for participation in tenders.
Seventh place. McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
For nearly forty years, this particular aircraft was considered the most successful project in America. Moreover, it is guaranteed to be used by the armed forces until at least 2025, which means that it will remain effective even at the age of fifty.
The F-15 Eagle shows excellent results in combat. It is believed that he was defeated only once, which did not prevent him from simultaneously hitting about a hundred other aircraft. The fighter was used for combat in Syria, where the pilot Peled managed to crash six enemy aircraft and seriously damage four more.
This model is actively used by the armed forces of many countries of the world. In total, there are about six hundred Eagles, which is an excellent indicator for an aircraft of this age. On average, it is believed that any malfunctions in it appear once every fifty thousand flight hours.
Sixth place. Dassault "Rafale"
For the French aviation, this particular aircraft is considered the real crown of thought of aircraft designers. It is not known what heights could have been achieved with the help of this fighter, if the cost of its production was not so high. It requires a huge amount of precision engineering facilities.
For the first time "Rafale" began to be used fifteen years ago, during the war in Afghanistan. Then he perfectly demonstrated his abilities against the Libyan army. However, if we consider more modern conflicts, the fighter was used only a few times to attack the Islamic State in Iraqi territory.
Now "Rafale" is used mainly for conducting exercises. This may be partly due to the numerous incidents that resulted in crashes or vehicle explosions in the air. It should be noted that the human factor was considered the cause of such incidents.
Fifth place. Sukhoi Su-30
Another representative of the domestic aviation. This fighter model is among the most reliable. It demonstrates itself perfectly during exercises, but at the same time it is widely used in other areas as well. For example, with its help, training battles were carried out with England and America, where the Su-30 showed complete superiority.
This fighter forms the backbone of the Indian Air Force. He played a huge role in the operation in Syria, in many respects it was thanks to him that it ended successfully. Sukhoi was no less significant during the liberation of Palmyra.
However, not everything is so rosy. There have been incidents with this aircraft. During its existence, there were nine of them, which is a rather low figure. However, the incidents were related to a lack of fuel and engine fire, and not a human factor.
Fourth place. Eurofighter Typhoon
This fighter can be considered unique in many ways. First of all, this is due to the fact that it was produced by joint efforts of several countries at once. These are members of the European Union, namely Spain, Italy, Germany and England. The aircraft quickly proved its effectiveness in real-life operations, for example, in Iraq and Syria.
One of the main advantages of the Typhoon is considered to be the function of jamming enemy radars, thanks to which it is possible to change the flight of guided missiles. The aircraft has one of the best firing range indicators.
Typhoon is widely used by the armed forces of not only European countries, but also the states of the Middle East. Now about five hundred of these aircraft have been put into operation. Many of them are distinguished by their own modification and were produced using unique technologies.
Third place. Sukhoi Su-35
For a long time this fighter was something of a dark horse, since its production technology was kept in high secrecy. This led to the fact that many potential buyers did not dare to invest in such, at first glance, a risky project.
Everything changed when the Su-35 demonstrated itself in practice. The fighters worked together with the main attacking Russian forces of the Aerospace Forces, as a result of which many drew attention to them. In the future, this particular aircraft will form the backbone of the Russian military base in Syria.
In fact, it is an upgrade of the Su-27 model. This can be judged by the same glider. However, this only proves that Russian aviation technology is distinguished by its durability and follows traditions.
Second place. F-22 Raptor
This fighter is a very interesting case. In fact, it can rightfully be considered the best, since it has a variety of advantages. The Raptor is economical, efficient and versatile. He is the backbone of the American Air Force in Syria, where he seriously interferes not only with radical Islamists, but also representatives of the IS military forces.
The superiority of the Raptor is demonstrated by a story in which the pilot, not only quickly and efficiently coped with the task, but also managed to remain in the air for about six hours after that, without attracting the attention of the enemy. This allowed him to transmit the coordinates of several important positions.
In recent years, the fighter has coped with more than 200 combat missions and, in general, has demonstrated good reliability indicators. However, the cost of its production is very high, and the presence of the latest developments on board has led to a ban on exports. Moreover, there were so many problems with this fighter that it was eventually discontinued.
First place. Dry T-50
The first place is taken by the Russian fifth generation fighter. It is distinguished by the ability to conduct combat with several opponents at once, some of them may be in the air, while others on the ground. This has been achieved through increased maneuverability and a number of advanced technologies.
The aircraft is highly valued not only by domestic specialists, but also by Western experts, who separately noted the progress of Russia in the issue of technologies for reducing visibility. However, the T-50 has not yet been fully operational. At the moment, they are being tested, and in a closed mode. Even the final version of the prototype has not yet been made public.
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People have conquered the air long ago. Now the military strength of states is measured not only by weapons, but also by the stock of fighters. Fast civil aviation aircraft can take you to the other side of the earth in a matter of hours. Some may even afford to buy such vehicles and surf the skies. At all times, aviation has attracted a wide variety of people. Some people like to fly, while others like to create more and more perfect machines for this.
No wonder there are all sorts of ratings out there. After all, various transport ships differ from each other, some, even in such a developed century, cause admiration and respect. The best planes in the world can be classified according to different parameters. But there is still a common denominator here, that is, they are unique in their industry.
For an airplane, the cabin is not as important as its speed. After all, inside you can make any sofas and windows, the question of how to lift all this into the air is much more serious. The larger the plane, the more powerful it should be, and therefore the slower it travels. But not always. You can give the following rating of the fastest aircraft:
- X-43A. Perhaps this is the best airplane in the world, if the main characteristic is speed. The only downside is that the model is still experimental, although it is supersonic. This unit reaches 11 thousand km per hour.
- X-15. And this is already the best military aircraft in the world, on which rocket engines were installed for the first time. Comments are superfluous - 7 thousand kilometers per hour.
- Black Bird. Airplane of the American military. Reaches 3500 km / h, can dodge missiles, is considered very maneuverable.
- XB-70. In the USA it is also called Valkyrie. This is the real pride of the country, its symbol. Despite the fact that the speed here is less than that of the previous models (3100 km / h), this bomber is maneuverable, comfortable and looks simply gorgeous.
- MIG-25. Soviet aircraft are not inferior to Western ones, and in terms of speed, too. This unit is rightfully considered a masterpiece of engineering. By classification - fighter-interceptor. Develops a speed of about 3000 km / h.
- The MiG-31 has a slightly lower speed, but it has an amazing range. He is also not afraid of difficult weather conditions.
- TU-144. Civil aviation cannot be ignored either. After all, this aircraft is supersonic, while it is distinguished by comfort and a large number of seats. Speed - up to 2500 km / h.
- Concodor. A civil aviation aircraft that, due to its design (resembles an elongated arrow), develops supersonic speed. For all the time, only 6 copies were released.
Of course, there are still many fast aircraft in civil aviation, but few of them reach supersonic speed.
Fine civil aviation aircraft
There are celebrities among the planes that people fly every day. Some of them differ in size, others in characteristics, and still others in convenience. You can give such a list:
- Ruslan. This heavy and roomy aircraft is designed for long-haul flights;
- AN-22 - the world's largest turboprop aircraft;
- Airbus A340 the world's longest four-engine aircraft;
- An-225 is the largest unit in the world, it lifts a mass of 640 tons into the air.
About the last point, we can also say that it is inactive, has 4 motors and the largest wing span in the world.
The coolest planes in the world
The title of cool units is taken by the most expensive, luxurious and comfortable models. At all times they are used by presidents, stars, politicians. These vehicles are prohibitively expensive and sometimes cost millions of dollars. The following list can be given:
- Falcon 900 Ex. Such a model costs about 35 million, and the President of Ghana flies on it. The advantage of the transport is that it is equipped with hidden fuel tanks and can fly over distances of about 8000 kilometers. Powerful engines, advanced electronics, speed of about 1000 km / h;
- IL-96-300 - the plane of the President of the Russian Federation. It has four turbo engines, security systems, various radars and electronics. Engineers tried to install all the most modern equipment on board. The special model is available in 1 copy. Although there may be more than 250 people on board, usually only the head of state flies there;
- The Airbus A319 is owned by the President of Brazil. A real mini-palace on board with luxurious seating and entertainment. At the same time, the vehicle consumes fuel very economically, throws a minimum of waste into the air;
- Doomsday plane. This is the name of a special unit (there are 4 of them in the world) for the President of the United States. This is, perhaps, also the most mysterious plane in the world, because nothing is known about its characteristics and interior decoration. Now it is only clear that it can remain intact during a terrorist attack, nuclear explosion or collision with an asteroid.
Doomsday plane
The first inventions that allowed one to rise into the air caused euphoria, because then it was a miracle to get off the ground, climbing up several kilometers. But with the development of technology, people began to feel more confident in the sky, and thanks to fighters, they can even consider themselves the masters of the air. Packed with a host of innovative features, they impress with their capabilities and military strength. Introducing you top 10 best fighter planes in the world.
10. Boeing F / A-18E
American-made carrier-based aircraft, which are often deployed on aircraft carriers. It has at its disposal a six-barreled cannon, capable of making 6 thousand rounds per minute, as well as many other weapons, including missiles with and without laser guidance.
9.F-16 Fighting Falcon
Created in the USA in 1979, Falcon is still actively used not only at home, but also in other countries of the world. Due to its minimum price, as well as high flight capabilities, it has been adopted in service in more than thirty countries. That is why it is considered one of the best fighters in the world.
8. Saab JAS 39 Gripen
It is in service with the Swedish army and, although it was released and first tested in action back in 1988, it still has technologies that are impressive. The reason for this is that in the manufacture of the JAS 39 Gripen, the designers were guided by the terrain of their country - the mountains, as well as not simple Scandinavian climatic conditions.
The creation of Russian craftsmen from the P. Sukhoi design workshop, which was tested and passed a lot of different checks, each of which showed the high class of the machine. In competitions between British and American counterparts, the Su 30 has always emerged victorious. It is also appreciated for its well-thought-out rescue system, because in nine out of ten cases in an accident, the pilot remains safe and sound.
6. McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
The creation of drawings and the development of the aircraft began in 1962. It took to the skies a decade later, but despite its age, it is still used today, and will continue to do so, according to the US Air Force, until at least 2025. "Eagle" has earned such confidence with its reliability. Speed and power can be found in other aircraft as well, but only this one has such a minimum number of breakdowns.
The US military praised the new development presented by Russia in the form of the Su 35 as the most powerful and deadly air vehicle ever built by the Russians. Therefore, the Su 35 will not be able to bypass the top best fighters in the world. It is still little used, and the exact data on all its capabilities are kept secret.
It is considered to be the best among American aircraft with destructive power. The Raptor is lightweight, agile and economical. Since its inception, and this happened in the 90s, only two aircraft of this model have crashed.
3. Eurofighter Typhoon
In the 10 best fighters in the world, it was simply impossible not to include the Typhoon, created by the joint efforts of the best designers in England, Italy, Spain and Germany. The development of the European Union to stabilize the situation in the Middle East, which has the ability to create noise and interference on enemy radars, which makes it impossible to hit the Typhoon homing system.
Fighter of the fifth generation of Russian production, which has all the best from previous models and is also equipped with many of the latest developments. According to preliminary data, the Su 57 can simultaneously fight several opponents, who are both in the air and on the ground.
Photo: Vladimir Vyatkin Completing the list of the best fighters in the world today is the Su 27 with its long history. It has been in operation for quite some time and still shows excellent results. So, during a military conflict in the vastness of Africa, one such managed to destroy three enemy fighters. And among the shortcomings, there is only one obvious - high fuel consumption.
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10.J-10 (China)
The J-10 uses a "tailless delta duck" aerodynamic layout that was originally developed for the J-9 fighters.
The horizontal rudder is moved forward and is located in front of the wing. When the plane needs to be pointed upward, rather than forcing the tail downward, this arrangement raises the nose, increasing the overall response and climb speed.
With this arrangement, the aircraft controls vertical control more effectively with a smaller elevator surface, resulting in less air resistance and less weight.
The aircraft uses an adjustable air flow, which supplies air to one AL-31FN turbofan jet engine.
The air intake ramp is angled to deflect the air flow in the longitudinal direction. This design creates a gap between the air intake and the nose of the fuselage, which improves performance at high speeds.
This air intake design was reportedly used on the latest J-10B.
The tailless delta duck design is inherently aerodynamically unstable, especially at supersonic speeds.
A sophisticated computerized control system (FBW) exists to ensure sustainability. The J-10 uses a digital quadruplex system (four FBW channels) developed by the 611-Institute. The software for the FBW system was also developed by the ADA Language 611 Institute. The pilot is located in the cockpit, which is located above the air intake and in front of the front stabilizers.
The pilot's onboard digital flight control computer provides automatic coordination of flight stability. Thus, it allows the pilot to concentrate on completing combat missions.
The two-seater J-10S can be used for pilot training or as a standard fighter.
Specifications
Crew:
J-10 - one pilot,
J-10S - two pilots
Engine: 1XAL-31FN turbofan Maximum thrust: 7770 kg,
Afterburner thrust: 12.500 kg,
Refueling in flight: Yes
Armament: one 23 mm cannon
External sling: 11 suspension points (five under the fuselage, six under the wings)
Missile armament:
Air-to-air: PL-8, PL-9, PL-11, PL-12, P-27 and P-73
- air-to-ground: PJ-9, anti-ship missiles YJ-8K, YJ-9K, 90 mm NAR
- guided (LT-2, LS-6), as well as non-guided bombs
9 - MiG-35 (Russia) 
The fighter was created on the basis of the MiG-29M, the MiG-35 (according to NATO classification Fulcrum F) is equipped with advanced avionics, the cockpit glass is equipped with three 6x8 inch flat-panel LCD monitors that allow a 360-degree view, digital terrain maps, the sight is integrated into the pilot's helmet. The aircraft is equipped with a modern scan-radar.
This radar has a phased array antenna.
The MiG-35 can be refueled in the air.
The MiG-35 is equipped according to Western Mil-1553 standards. The reliability and ease of maintenance have been increased, operating costs have been reduced and the resource has been increased by 2.5 times (compared to the old MiG-29).
An optical-electronic target tracker, identical to that used on the Su-30MKI, is used as a sight.
For air-to-ground destruction, the aircraft can be equipped with an optical-electronic orientation module installed under the right air intake.
The aircraft is equipped with radar, optoelectronic missile warning, laser warning sensors, and an active defense system as part of an integral self-defense system.
The MiG-35 has four additional suspension assemblies and can carry a payload on external suspensions in excess of six tons.
The aircraft is equipped with two RD-33 MK engines with digital control, providing a thrust of 9000 kg each. This type is an improved version of the RD-33 standard.
Main technical characteristics:
Takeoff weight 22,700 kg
Maximum flight range 3000 km
Maximum horizontal flight speed 2400 km / h
Weight 11,000 kg
8. Typhoon (Germany) 
The Typhoon cockpit can be single or double.
In the manufacture of used carbon composite ribs for the suspension units.
Up to 70% of materials are carbon composites, as well as titanium and aluminum-lithium alloy.Stabilizers are installed on the leading and trailing edges of the wing.
The delta wing design allows to increase the number of external suspension nodes to 13.
The aircraft is invisible to radars due to the use of stealth technologies.
Part of the aircraft body is covered with special materials that do not reflect electromagnetic waves.
The radar system propagates its signals in a special way.
The air intakes of the engines are rectangular in shape and are angled slightly downward to the axial fuselage.
The exhaust gases from the engines are discharged through conventional annular nozzles, and it is planned to replace them in the future with vector controlled nozzles.
The side landing gear retracts inward towards the central part of the fuselage, the nose gear retracts back.
The chassis is equipped with cooling brakes based on carbon materials, they are cooled and controlled by a computer.
The chassis is generally designed to act as an air brake when landing. Thanks to this, the landing run is about 700 meters.
Typhoon fighter specifications:
Flight characteristics
Maximum speed:
on high: Mach 2.0 (2450 km / h)
by the ground: Mach 1.2 (1400 km / h)
Combat radius of action
in fighter mode: 1390 km
in strike aircraft mode: 600 km
Ferry range: 3790 km
Practical ceiling: 19 812 m
Armament
Cannon armament: 1 × 27 mm cannon Mauser BK-27 (eng.)
Suspension points: 13
6,500 kg of various weapons:
-Air-to-air missiles
-Air-to-ground missiles
-Bombs
7. Gripen NG (Sweden) 
The JAS 39 Gripen is a fourth generation fighter aircraft manufactured by the Swedish company Saab.
The Gripen entered service with the Swedish Air Force in 1995, replacing the Saab Drakens and Viggens. This aircraft is capable of performing several types of combat missions, namely, used as a fighter, as an attack aircraft and as a reconnaissance aircraft.
The power plant consists of a single Volvo Aero RM12 turbofan engine based on the General Electric F404. The Gripen is capable of speeds up to M2 and has a maximum range of 2800 km.
To date, 270 Gripens aircraft have been produced (According to http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_JAS_39_Gripen - 264) Of these, 204 for the Swedish Air Force.
The aircraft were exported to the following countries: Czech Republic (14), Hungary (14), South Africa (26), Thailand (12).
Specifications
Empty weight: 6800 (7100) kg
Normal takeoff weight: 8500 kg
Maximum takeoff weight: 14,000 kg
Engine: Volvo Aero RM12
maximum thrust: 1 × 5100 kgf
afterburner thrust: 1 × 8160 kgf
Flight characteristics
: ~ 2200 km / h (Mach 2.0)
Combat radius: 800 km
Practical ceiling: 15 240 m
Armament
Cannon: 1 x 27 mm Mauser BK27 (120 rounds of ammunition)
Rockets:
Air-to-air
Air-to-surface
Bombs
6. Rafale (France)
Rafale is a combat aircraft capable of performing a wide range of combat missions at short and long distances, including engaging the enemy on the ground at sea, air defense missions, gaining air superiority, reconnaissance missions, and delivering high-precision strikes.
The aircraft was developed for the French Air Force and Navy.
61 aircraft were built (36 for the Air Force and 25 for the Navy). The Rafale M entered service in 2001 and ten aircraft are operational at Charles de Gaulle airport.
The Rafale B and C entered service with the French Air Force in June 2006, when the first squadron was created. The second squadron of the Air Force was created in 2008. A modification of the Rafale F1 was created for the Navy.
Delivery of the F2 modifications to the fleet began in May 2006. The F1 modifications will be upgraded.
The French government has allocated € 3.1 billion to develop a completely modification of the F3. The order for 59 F3s, placed in December 2004, was for 47 units for the Air Force (11 doubles and 36 singles) and 12 (singles) for the Navy.
The Rafale F3 was certified in July 2008 and entered service in 2009. In March 2007, three French Air Force fighters and three naval fighters were deployed in Tajikistan under the NATO program.
Specifications
Empty weight: 10,000 kg
Normal takeoff weight: 14,710 kg
Maximum takeoff weight: 24,500 kg
Payload mass: 9500 kg
Engine: 2 × SNECMA M88-2-E4 dual-circuit turbojets with afterburner
maximum thrust: 2 × 5100 kgf
afterburner thrust: 2 × 7500 kgf
Flight characteristics
Maximum speed at high altitude: ~ 1900 km / h (Mach 1.8)
Combat radius: 1800 km
Combat radius: 1093 km in fighter-interceptor variant
Practical ceiling: 15 240 m
Armament
Cannon: 1 × 30 mm Nexter DEFA 791B (rate of fire 2500 rds / min),
ammunition - 125 rounds of the OPIT type (armor-piercing incendiary tracer) with a bottom fuse.
Rockets:
Air-to-air
Air-to-surface
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