Best Interceptor
The McDonnell Douglas F-14 Tomcat was a twin-engine, variable-geometry fighter aircraft primarily used by the United States Navy for carrier-based air defense and interception missions from 1974 until 2006.
The Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow was a delta-winged supersonic interceptor aircraft designed and built by Avro Canada. The Royal Canadian Air Force intended to use it as a long-range interceptor to defend against potential Soviet bomber threats during the Cold War. The aircraft's development was highly...
The Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxhound is a Soviet/Russian long-range air superiority interceptor aircraft characterized by its distinctive diamond-shaped wings and advanced radar systems designed for detecting and engaging high-speed targets at extended distances.
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed was a single-engine, jet fighter aircraft developed in the Soviet Union, renowned for its ruggedness and operational use by numerous air forces despite its aging design and limitations.
The Convair F-106 Delta Dart was the primary all-weather interceptor aircraft used by the United States Air Force from the 1960s through the 1980s. Developed as an evolution of the F-102 Delta Dagger, it featured a delta-wing design and a powerful Pratt & Whitney J75 engine. The aircraft was designe...
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 Foxbat was a Soviet interceptor aircraft designed to engage high-altitude bombers, notable for its swept wings, powerful engines, and ability to reach speeds exceeding Mach 3.
Convair F-102 Delta Dagger is a U.S. Air Force supersonic interceptor that entered service in 1956, the first operational delta-wing jet fighter and the first U.S. supersonic combat aircraft in service.
The Sukhoi Su-15, NATO reporting name "Flagon", was a twin-engine supersonic interceptor aircraft developed by the Soviet Union in the 1960s. It served as a primary defender of Soviet airspace during the Cold War, replacing earlier interceptors with its advanced radar and missile armament. The aircr...
The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a retired, twin-engine supersonic fighter and interceptor aircraft developed for the United States Navy. Entering service in 1974, it was designed to replace the F-4 Phantom II and featured variable-sweep wings that allowed for efficient flight at both low and high speeds....
The English Electric Lightning, later known as the BAC Lightning, was a British Cold War-era supersonic interceptor aircraft operated by the Royal Air Force. Entering service in 1960, it was the first RAF aircraft capable of sustained Mach 2 flight and remains notable for its exceptional climb rate...
Jorma Sarvanto was a Finnish fighter pilot who became one of the top-scoring aces of the Finnish Air Force during the Winter War. He is best known for a notable combat engagement on January 6, 1940, during which he shot down six Soviet Ilyushin DB-3 bombers in under four minutes. Flying a Fokker D.X...
The Convair F2Y Sea Dart was an American experimental seaplane fighter aircraft developed in the early 1950s for the U.S. Navy. First flown in 1953, the Sea Dart featured a delta wing design and hydro-skis for water-based takeoffs and landings instead of traditional landing gear or floats. It was de...
The Sukhoi Su-9 (NATO reporting name: Fishpot) was a Soviet single-engine, delta-wing interceptor aircraft developed in the late 1950s. Entering service in 1959, it was designed to intercept high-altitude targets and was armed exclusively with air-to-air missiles rather than internal cannons. As one...
The F-104 Starfighter was a single-seat, twin-engine interceptor aircraft renowned for its exceptionally high speed and distinctive delta wing design, achieving Mach 2+ capabilities during its service with the United States Air Force and other nations.
The Gloster Javelin was a twin-engine, all-weather interceptor aircraft operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF). Entering service in 1956, it holds the distinction of being the UK's first purpose-built, jet-powered all-weather interceptor. Designed with a distinctive delta wing and a high-mounted T-ta...
The Sukhoi Su-11 was a Soviet supersonic interceptor developed from the Su-9, entering limited service around 1964 with improved radar and R-98 air-to-air missiles.
American single-engine supersonic interceptor developed by Lockheed, first flown in 1954, notable for its extremely thin straight wing and Mach 2 capability, earning the nickname 'missile with a man in it.'
