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The United States Air Force and Navy operate a diverse fleet of fighter jets, each serving critical roles in maintaining national security. The F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon are legacy aircraft that continue to demonstrate their capabilities on the battlefield. The introduction of fifth-generation fighters like the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II has further enhanced air combat effectiveness.
The Boeing F-15 Eagle, first introduced in the 1970s, remains a dominant air-superiority fighter. "A mainstay in maintaining air superiority," according to the US Air Force, the F-15 has evolved with advanced radar and electronic warfare systems.
Lockheed Martin's F-16 Fighting Falcon is a lightweight multirole fighter developed in the 1970s. Known for its agility and fly-by-wire system, it excels in various missions including Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD).
