List of fighter aircraft
are military aircraft primarily designed for air-to-air combat. They usually carry various weapons and missiles intended for air strikes and are used to achieve superiority over airspaces. While these aircraft are meant for aerial warfare, and does not include aircraft used for specific roles such as ground attack aircraft, bombers and trainers, there is some overlap in roles and designs. Multirole combat aircraft are utilized for various roles and fall under multiple categories.
The key performance features of a fighter apart from its firepower include its high speed and maneuverability. Fighter aircraft are sorted into generations, from one to five, based on technological level and advancements. The fighter aircraft are often designated by a specific naming convention based on the country of origin. The name usually consists of a letter prefix followed by a number, though there have names that do not follow this convention.