The giants of the sky; Get acquainted with the world’s largest military fighters

The biggest military fighters are not only summarized in the power of fire and speed; Their size also reflects part of their greatness and capabilities.

When you think of a fighter, maybe a small, agile plane comes to your mind; But the fact is that some fighters are so big that they compete with bombers and passenger planes. Here are some of the largest active fighters in the world.

The F-15 fighter, first introduced in Year 2, is one of the most powerful fighters in history. The aircraft registered 2 cases alone in the desert storm operation.

To date, the F-15 has recorded victory in various battles and has never been abolished by another fighter. The F-15C is one of the largest fighters with a length of 1.5 meters, an empty weight of 1.5 tons and a maximum weight of 1.5 tons. However, its final speed reaches 5 km / h.

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Su-34 Fullback; Russian giant with a strange appearance

The Sukhoi SU-34, a version of the SU-27, is one of the longest fighters in the world with a length of 1.5 meters. The cabin space is so large that the pilot and the arms officer can sit together.

The special appearance of the SU-34 has made it known as the “giant duck”, but its performance is not underestimated. The fighter is capable of carrying up to 3 tonnes of ammunition and reaching a speed of 2 km / h. Its final weight reaches about 3 tonnes.

The F-22 Raptor Fighter F-22 is one of the largest fifth generation fighters with a length of 1.5 meters and an empty weight of 1.5 tons. The Pratt & Whitney turbocharged engines produce a total of £ 5,000.

Despite the large size, the F-22 can reach a speed beyond Mach 1 (the exact amount is confidential). This fighter is only available to the US military and has been banned.

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China’s J-20 fighter entered in year 6 and is the first secretive fighter of the People’s Liberation Army. The aircraft, with a length of 1.5 meters, is even longer than the F-22.

Despite the lack of internal ball, the J-20 is equipped with air-to-air missiles and laser guidance bombs. Its final speed is estimated at Mach 1. Its empty weight also reaches 1.5 tons.

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