The McDonnell Douglas F-15C/D Eagle remains one of the longest-serving fighter aircraft in the United States Air Force (USAF) inventory.
F-15DJ
On August 12, 2025, a ride along passenger aboard a McDonnell Douglas F-15D accidentally activated the ejection system while the jet was taxiing at Westfield Barnes Regional Airport (BAF).
Here, we examine the world’s top 10 fighter jets in 2025, analyzing their capabilities and operational history.
The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, introduced in 1976 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, boasts an unmatched 104:0 air to air kill ratio.
An F-15DJ fighter belonging to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) crashed during a training exercise on January 31, 2022.