Mach Speed 101: A Noob's Guide to Fighter Jet Classes π¦
π The Main Roles (What’s Their Job?) Not every jet is meant for a dogfight. Some are built to sneak, and some are built to smash. Air Superiority Fighters: The "Kings of the Sky." Their only job is to kick every other plane out of the air. They are fast, agile, and carry a ton of air-to-air missiles. Example: F-22 Raptor, F-15 Eagle . Multirole Fighters: The "Swiss Army Knives." These can do it all—fight other jets in the morning and drop precision bombs in the afternoon. Most modern jets are this type. Example: F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-35 Lightning II. Interceptors: Built for pure speed and "Point Defense." They sit on the runway, wait for an enemy to appear, and then rocket up to Mach 2+ to stop them before they reach the target. Example: MiG-31, English Electric Lightning. Strike Fighters: These focus more on hitting targets on the ground but still have enough "teeth" to defend themselves if an enemy jet jumps them. Example: F/A-18 S...