feldwebel Posted December 24, 2007 Posted December 24, 2007 I was wondering what is currently, and what is projected to be the worlds best fighter jet? I have heard the f-22 raptor and some seem to think a new Sekoia. Opinions? Reasons? Quote
FastCargo Posted December 24, 2007 Posted December 24, 2007 'Best fighter' is a subjective and ever changing target, and can depend on many factors. FastCargo Quote
feldwebel Posted December 24, 2007 Author Posted December 24, 2007 'Best fighter' is a subjective and ever changing target, and can depend on many factors. No question about that, there is no best, main;y because there are many factors; however, I am looking for input... Anybody care to put their 2 cents in? Quote
JediMaster Posted December 26, 2007 Posted December 26, 2007 The F-22 simply because no one else is willing to spend that much on R&D and production for one. The only thing the F-22 can't do is be cheap. Quote
MigBuster Posted December 27, 2007 Posted December 27, 2007 Everything points (not least the Red Flag engagements) that the F-22 will wipe the skies of any current adversary with minimal loss . Maybe in 10 years or so something better may come into service - but only if the funding is there. Quote
Wrench Posted December 27, 2007 Posted December 27, 2007 You know what makes this fighter the best?? FUNDING!!! No bucks, no Buck Rodgers (with aplolgies to Mr. Wolfe) Wrench kevin stein Quote
+76.IAP-Blackbird Posted December 27, 2007 Posted December 27, 2007 The best fighter in what??? Turn fights, BVR or sitting on the runway and cost as much as possible Quote
MigBuster Posted December 27, 2007 Posted December 27, 2007 (edited) The F-22 does all that and best of all wins each category too :) Edited December 27, 2007 by CoolHand29 Quote
column5 Posted December 27, 2007 Posted December 27, 2007 The best fighter in what??? Turn fights, BVR or sitting on the runway and cost as much as possible Winning. Of course we won't know until we do Iran, but all the indicators are that the F-22 will achieve and maintain air dominance immediately. Even the US Navy is banking on this with their decision not to deploy any true fighter aircraft on their carriers. Quote
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