Fighter Planes

Military aircraft designed for air-to-air combat

Overview

Fighter planes are military aircraft designed primarily for air-to-air combat. They are equipped with advanced weapons systems and avionics to engage enemy aircraft.

Supermarine Spitfire

Historical Development

Fighter planes emerged during World War I with aircraft like the Fokker Eindecker. Modern jet fighters like the F-22 Raptor and Supermarine Spitfire represent technological evolution.

  • 1915: First use of fighter planes in WWI
  • 1939: Introduction of the Supermarine Spitfire
  • 1981: F-15 Eagle enters service
  • 2005: F-22 Raptor operational

Notable Types

WWII Fighters

Modern Fighters

Modern Features

Advanced technologies include:

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Related pages: World War I, Military Aviation