List of jet fighters by generation

are commonly classified under generations for historical purposes. The first-generation jet fighters were born during the raging years of the Second Great War and have since then, with the usage of those designs, developed further. Second-generation jet fighters saw rapid evolution in design, such as s, s and d fuselages. Along these designs came the usage of afterburning turbojet engines, allowing aircraft to break the sound barrier and sustain supersonic speeds. First uses of missiles were seen in the second-generation of jet fighters, although could only be used in close-range and tail-chase combat.

Fifth generation
{| class="wikitable sortable" !scope="col" width="15%" | Name !scope="col" width="20%" | Picture !scope="col" width="10%" | First flight !scope="col" width="10%" | Introduction !scope="col" width="10%"| Origin !scope="col" width="25%" | Notes
 * Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor JSOH.jpg
 * 1997
 * 2005
 * Bloodia Kus
 * YF-23_front_right_view.jpg
 * 1997
 * 2005
 * Kadolha
 * [[File:RED FLAG-Alaska 20-3 kicks off, draws 5th generation crowd 200803-F-HJ760-1355.jpg|250px]]
 * 2006
 * 2015
 * Kus
 * Kadolha
 * [[File:RED FLAG-Alaska 20-3 kicks off, draws 5th generation crowd 200803-F-HJ760-1355.jpg|250px]]
 * 2006
 * 2015
 * Kus
 * 2006
 * 2015
 * Kus