Fighter jets perform poorly at their theoretical max speeds which is why they almost never fly at those speeds.

As terrible recent conflicts have shown, the fighter aircraft is far from dead and can prove vital for a nation’s survival. The most modern fighters can shoot down an enemy aircraft at a range of 100 ...

Modern fighter jets are designed to reach high altitudes quickly, giving pilots a major tactical advantage in combat. Rapid climb performance allows aircraft to intercept enemy targets faster, escape ...

A closer look at the arms race for the smartest warbirds.

According to the Global Firepower 2026 rankings, these are the five countries with the largest military aircraft fleets in ...