It varies for different models and is typically classified information.
A good estimate is about mach 1.8, but a few might be able to exceed mach 2.
about 2,500 operational fighter jets, including those used in the fighter/bomber role.
The USAF has approx. 2132 fighter aircraft. The US Navy has probably several hundred if not over a thousand, putting the amount of fighter jets in the US up to about 3000.
F-18 fighter
US fighter jet's designation start with F as it stands for Fighter, B for bomber and C for cargo etc...
The USAF has approx. 2132 fighter aircraft. The US Navy has probably several hundred if not over a thousand, putting the amount of fighter jets in the US up to about 3000.
Fighter Jets. Canada shut down it's production of Fighter Jets and other military items as part of their deal to be dominated by and a protectorate of the USA.
Its a big list for active jets in usa army. You can visit the source links. Thanks
Today's jets would not have guns on them, and there would not have been a gunfighter school for fighter pilots (Top Gun and Red Flag).
The US gave Egypt 186 F-16's
Not much. Iraq didnt have much of an air force left after the Gulf War, with basically no fighter planes. Most US operations are as fighter-bombers, doing support for ground troops.
Jet planes had yet to be developed , so there were none at Pearl Harbor .
During the Vietnam War, the US Navy & US Marine Corps had silver/grey colored jet fighters. The USAF painted most of their jets in camoflage.