There are so many variables that there's no 'best' fighter any more than there's a 'best' color.
for protection
US pilots usually carry the Beretta M-9, 9mm
Among other things, modern fighter pilots use G-suits, full face visor helmets, ejection seats and 'heads up' displays. -These are all inventions of the jet age.
the avro arrow is the best jet!
The USAF, USN, and USMC. The US Army does NOT have fixed-wing jet aircraft anymore; that DoD ruling took effect in 1964. USMC jet fighter pilots are trained/funded by the USN.
According to the Encyclopedia of World Air Power the fastest fighter jet is, The F15: Mach 2.5, approximately 1,400 mph.
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In my opinion yes
ME-262 jet fighter, but it was introduced too late to effect the war.
Depends what type of fighter jet it is
Anyone can own a fighter jet yet not everyone is able to fly them. For example in Australia a jet pilot licence is needed. This licence is near impossible for civilians to obtain. It is only usually issued to military pilots or in extreame conditions. without that licence you cannot fly it but you can own one.
German Me 262 was the only jet but it was very good