HESA Saeqeh
Overview π· Photo: Wikimedia Commons / IRIAF The HESA Saeqeh (“Thunderbolt”) is an Iranian-built single-seat jet fighter derived from the […]
2000s-Present: 5th & 6th Generation
The modern era: F-22 and F-35 sensor-fusion fighters, China and Russia join the stealth club, and sixth-generation programs race toward the 2030s.
Shenyang FC-31 / J-35
Overview π· Photo: Wikimedia Commons The Shenyang J-35, developed from the FC-31 Gyrfalcon technology demonstrator, is a Chinese single-seat, twin-engine,
Shenyang J-16
Overview π· Photo: Wikimedia Commons The Shenyang J-16 (NATO reporting name: Flanker-N), also known as “Qianlong” (Hidden Dragon), is a
Chengdu J-36
Overview π· Photo: Wikimedia Commons The Chengdu J-36 is a speculative designation given by military analysts to a revolutionary trijet
Mikoyan MiG-1.44
Overview π· Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain The Mikoyan Project 1.44 (NATO reporting name “Flatpack”) was a multirole fighter
Sukhoi Su-75 Checkmate
Overview π· Photo: Wikimedia Commons The Sukhoi Su-75 Checkmate is a single-engine stealth fighter being developed as a lightweight, affordable
Lockheed Martin X-59 QueSST
Checked September 8, 2026. NASA reports 25 flights through August 21. X-59 first flew on October 28, 2025, first exceeded
KAI KF-21 Boramae
KAI KF-21 Boramae π· Photo: Wikimedia Commons South Korea 4.5-generation fighter, the KF-21 Boramae (Fighting Hawk) is one of the
Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E
Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E π· Photo: Wikimedia Commons The Su-35 is an advanced 4++ generation fighter, representing the ultimate evolution of
Hermeus Halcyon
Overview π· Photo: Manufacturer / Public Release Halcyon is a proposed Mach 5 passenger-aircraft concept, not a documented Mach 5