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When you consider that the F-15 was the dominant fighter in the last 30 years of the 20th century, its omission here is nothing short of baffling.

I thought I was seeing things when Bruce Dickinson popped up. Had no idea he's a pilot. Super cool.

My father started flying F4’s in Vietnam, moved to the F15 in the early 80’s and ended his Career flying A10’s in the Middle East. He would say either the F4 or the A10.

One of my Uncles was a 4-star in the USAF; over 8500 hours in the air in everything from the P-51 to the F-16. While he loved the 51, the F-16 was his favorite, and is still one of the most common and dominant fighters in use today. At nearly 50 years old. It pioneered unstable, fly-by wire design, a side-stick control with a reclined seating position to maximize G-load resistance, and is simply the most beautiful fighter ever built. Another tragic omission.

My favourite was the Phantom F4. A huge plane that looked great. Also I was born at start of Korean War and not old enough to pick my favorite until the Vietnam War. Loved those big F4s had models and drawings of them everywhere.

I don't think there will ever be another great fiction military writer/author like TOM CLANCY. Legend.

Did anyone else catch what the narrator did there when he said " Mother of all FOKKERS" lol?

My family and I were traveling on vacation in the middle of nowhere in Michigan. I decided to pull off the highway and take some back roads. There was a small airport just off the highway. There was a P-51 there. The pilot was performing his pre flight. I turned our van and camper around immediately! That beautiful Bird was just on the other side of the fence. My boys made fun of me because of how excited I was. I could hardly contain myself when he fired it up! Amazing! I was able to sit in one about 9 years earlier. Two wonderful days.

The F - 117 Stealth Fighter Nighthawk and P - 51 Mustang are beautiful pieces of military technological history. 😍

I get it now, it's not the most capable aircraft we're talking about here. It's the one with the best story

by far one of the best 10 ten fighter plane vids i've ever scene...interesting, informative, and agree with a lot of the choices...

One of the most memorable documentary I've ever seen; I just amazed-wow.

"Invisible to radar" In 1991, a poorly trained and vodka soaked Serbian AA missile crew blew an F-117 "stealth fighter" out of the sky with an 1950's era SA-3 (Neva) RADAR guided missile, the Serbian military later sent a message to the US embassy saying, "Oops, sorry, our bad, we didn't know it was invisible".

I'm a little upset the F-15 is often left off these lists... 100+ air to air kills and no loses, only been downed bay SAMs and mechanical failure. First introduced in 1976 and they're still building new variants.

i like how he smiles as he says you can basically die in this lol

Thoroughly enjoyed this! Thankyou, subscribed. I see "premiered" 2021 and featuring Tom Clancy, whom died 2013, so some archived footage. Never met him but a brilliant story teller, academic and obviously author, but also an adviser to the US DoD. He, like so many others, passed way too soon.

I think honourable mentions should be given to the P38 Lightning, the de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito and the F4U Corsair. And this should be titled fighter aircraft, not fighter jets if prop planes are obviously included.

Hey if Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) said so, you gotta believe him,, lol. Cause that dude is nuts!

Fun Fact, the P-51 Mustang began it's life as the A-36 Apache. Designed in the late 30's for Britain. Only problem was over 5k feet it wasn't as good as the spitfire. Below 5k feet though, nothing could touch it with a regular cruise speed at 340+ mph. War Thunder (simulator mode/ full real controls) actually gets this right so if you want to test for yourself it's actually pretty eye opening. As well as a cool introduction to the A-36/P-51 heritage 😁

Legend has it that Snoopy is still out there, somewhere, in his trusty Sopwith Camel on constant alert for his old nemesis, The Red Baron !

Drop the F 117: yes it looks cool and sexy and all that, but so does Madonna, and I wouldn't put her in the top 10 of best female pop singers ever, alongside Kate Bush for ex. It was NO fighter, as is said here, but rather an attack airplane that needed the cover of night to avoid being shot down by pilots with 30/30 vision. I'd go for the F 15, also a superb looking plane, great performances etc. And if we absolutely want a British plane in the list, what about the EE Lightning ?

1991 The " F " 117 stealth fighter. Is NOT a fighter. No guns no missiles. Only stealth and bombs.

My favourite was,is and always will be,the GRUMMAN F14TOMCAT.Okay,it was larger and also more expensive to fly and maintain than the F18 Hornet ! It was a sad day for myself, when this awesome aircraft was retired from service. LOVE YA, YOU ABSOLUTELY STUNNING AEROPLANE ❣ Roland Singh, Canada 🇨🇦

No, the Fokker Dr1 couldn't fly faster. It was actually pretty slow compared with other WW1 fighters in straight line speed, although it did have a very good climb rate with the three wings. What it was, was incredibly manoeuvrable, which in those days of incredibly tight, close in, turning dogfights made it absolutely lethal indeed.

Didn't the Hurricane have a lot to do with the Battle of Britain?

My special area of interest as a military historian, ex-RAAF member and scale model builder are the aircraft of WW2 and Korea. Every one of the aircraft chosen in this, somewhat, strangely selective '10 Greatest' are fighters that I've studied, researched and built, many times, in scale models. There are, of course, several other fighters that I would have included that would have taken this list to the 15 or 20 'Greatest', but I guess 10 was more attractive to a general audience. Every single aircraft was, in its own way, exceptional and one must remember that every aircraft has its pros and cons. For instance, the short range of the Spitfire was one of the factors that made it work as well as it did. Imagine a Spit with huge fuel tanks in the wings, which is usual in a lot of aircraft. The Spitfire with huge fuel tanks would not have been able to keep its highly versatile range of wing armaments and the increased weight of fuel would have severely encroached on its dogfighting capabilities. The other remarkable feature of the Spitfire was that the Supermarine designers never stopped making performance improvements to R. J. Mitchell's brilliant aerodynamic design. Each mark of Spit was better than the last up to Marks 22/24 which were still highly useful fighters well into the domination of pure jets. Good thing I love aircraft so much, for if I wasn't, I probably would not have tolerated the Englishman's irritating narration; imitating an American style of delivery for the full 51 minutes. Still, it was great to hear from aircraft experts and veteran pilots who flew these amazing airframes. Thank you, Spark. Cheers, BH

I'm a huge F/A-18 fan... Just a beautiful aircraft and quite impressive. But, difficult to understand how the F-15 and F-14 don't make the list.

The British Mosquito fighter, & the first multi-role aircraft. Also made of wood.🧐😁

The F-14 Should have been here, one of the few jets that caused enemy pilots to fear going up because they knew the Tomcat was on the prowl.

Every time I watch a great video about fighter jets (USAF/USN fighters), "Snort" is always in it. He's one of best Fighter pilots to ever take to the sky. I believe he had the most hours flying the USN F-14 Tomcat at around 4500 hours.

The Fokker DR-1 Triplane was essentially an improved version of the British Sopwith Triplane that preceded it. There was no thought, "Ah, two wings are good, let's try three and see what happens". No, the German's saw what he Sopwith could do and, appreciating its maneuverablility, had Anthony Fokker design their own version.

F 15 ? F 14 ? The WW 2 Corsair ? The EE Lightning ? Some of the French Mirages ? The limits of a top 10 leads to exclude very logical candidates, and hence always cause irritation and fractions of frictions....

AV8-B N/A one of my favorite planes. It's so iconic. Love to fly it in DCS World.

This’s very old. Tom Clancy passed on 1 of October of 2013.

Before the Americans got hold of a Zero the Aussies RAAF had already figured out that the hit and run tactic on the Zero was really the only way to fight it and they were acccuse of being cowards for their dive down and shoot 'em up rather than dog fight tactic.

The RC industry has many scale war birds you can fly. Its so appealing to me because i can relate to everything your saying about flight characteristics of these planes. That ME109 is a SOB to get off the ground and land. Ive crashed a few lol

Always difficult to pick a top ten like this. There are so many metrics that you could use, and the ones you choose would determine the aircraft you choose. I think I would have included the de Havilland Mosquito, though, for inclusion. And possibly the EE Lightning.

No F-15 and F-14? They’re legendary planes (the records speak for themselves) and mare a major impact during the Cold War and modern era.

What about the English electric lightning, Mig 21 !!

Most of these aircraft are either retired or decommissioned or both. This needs to be completely redone from scratch including aircraft that are currently in service. This video although it's nice is still should be considered clickbait by anyone who has a interest in military aircraft or has either worked around them or flown them.

It comes down to the purpose of the aircraft and the technology available at the time. They all served their purpose until something better came along because of advanced technology. They were all the best for the times and purpose they were built for.

Good documentary. I was surprised not to see the F-15 though.

Wish I can see the 109, spitfire and mustang fly together. That would be an awesome site.😍

I agree with those complaining about the absence of the F14 and F15 from this list. They both were/are the best weapons their class. I also believe the F22, now over 20 years old, is simply THE BEST fighter of all time. No opposition wants to tangle with one.

i think you will find that since a third wing increases drag, it will actually reduce speed; this is why the f22 doesn't have 3 wings

Major issue I have, the F-117 is a bomber NOT a fighter! Next, a pilot who flew the P-51 Mustang and P-47 Thunderbolt said he preferred the Jug. Also, almost all the top US aces flew the P-38 Lightning.

Wow so much fun to watch and listen to those oldmen .. i love to hear from old people .. thanks for the efforts guys.. such a fun wow

Tom Clancy my favorite book author. His Science Fiction book entitled Silver Tower was my all time favorite. That until now I keep on reading it I started loving since my working days in Mindanao 1992. It was given to me as gift because I love reading science fiction stories.. thanks to Attorney Catedral of Gen. Santos Mindanao. Now that I'm already 46 I still read it.. include the Hunt of Red October

These machines defended the free world since 1945. Hat's off to the brave men and women who flew them into harm's way. I've got dozens of airplane books and the stories these pilots tell when they end their service and write books are just amazing. These are my 3 favorite aviation books: - Topgun by Dan Pederson - Scream of Eagles by Robert Wilcox - Great Fighter Jets of the Galaxy 1 by Tim Gibson

I think this list is lacking a lot of great planes. The Hawker Hurricane, the Mosquito, the f6f Hellcat, f4U Corsair, p-38 Lightening, p-47 Thunderbolt, F-14 Tomcat, F-15, SU-27 Flanker, mig 29 Fulcrum, F-23 (which should have won the competition but...), F-22 Raptor, etc. etc.

I am mesmerized by fighter jets. My Canada day revolves around the Snowbirds. Period! Oh, and a great big shout out to Mr. Bruce Dickinson!!!! This video really does have it all (except for the omission of the F-15s) of course!

Ahh yes my favorite Star Wars villain Darth Varrrrder

A story I heard about a Harrier was when a pilot got lost, or was running low on fuel, he tried to land on a moving train which had cargo boxes on the back of it. He brought the plane down, but he rolled forward and the plane's front wheel came off of the end of the cargo container. The plane was recovered , and the pilot was reprimanded.

The A10 Warthog should be mentioned on every "Top 10" list.

the fact that Bud Anderson is still alive and just turned 100 yesterday is almost the most amazing thing ever

02:47 Thank you, Sir, for the belly laugh :)

SAAB Greipen, Lightening, F15 and English Electric Lightening variants are rather good too.

So, the P-51 Mustang is therefore declared the greatest fighter jet(?) of 2000's(?). If I am mistaken, then which aircraft is?

Very detailed and clear information about subject matter, great video!

Awesome 👍

Ok I’m on 1:06 and I can tell you all right now the spitfire is the best fighter ever.

I swear all pilots go to the same school to learn how to sound like the typical pilot on a radio lol.

Thanks for this interesting video. I've seen all of these flying, except the Stealth ...

Rest in Peace Tom Clancy ,Dale "Snort" Snodgrass, and General Frederick Corbin "Boots" Blesse.

I love that "not entirely a joke" comment by Tom Clancy. Makes sense. Other than North Korea, I know of no other State that uses its military or police forces on its own citizens rather than foreign armed forces

P=51D is awesome. I fly mine regularly in VR.

RIP Dale Snodgrass

Man, I've been looking for this for years... thanks for the upload, very much appreciated. The best part is romanian pilot ... yeah, it was very cool. I bet it was!

Where was the F15 ? I agree that all the planes on the list were great and as a Brit I should be saying the Spitfire is the best, but the Mustang, deservedly is #1, but the Eagle should be on the list or at the very least an honorable mention, as far as I know an F15 has never been shot down but has delivered more than its fair share of damage to the enemy.....just saying,,,,

I thought this was "The Greatest Fighter Jets of the 20th Century" Didn't think the Fokker Triplane was a jet.....

Darth Vardas airship would be a sight to see.

I was in the Royal Navy many moons ago and occasionally we were tasked with operational war games involving various fighters and fighter bombers doing dummy attack runs on the ship. Flying below radar level as best they could they were difficult to pick out on the Radar but not impossible. Many of the US aircraft including F4s and F14s were very Dirty in flight, that is to say their engines belched out so much visible exhaust that lookouts could easily see the smoke plume 10 miles away even if you could not see the aircraft itself. The Tomcat was especially bad. Was like "Farmer Giles tractor" hurtling toward you.. lol!! In short they were not very stealthy!! The trickiest little bleeders to spot were the Harrier.. and surprisingly perhaps.. The Buccaneer.. The buccaneer was very clean in flight and remained invisible until they were virtually on top of the target.. Us!! I think F14s and F4s were powered by McDonald Douglas engines.. Whether recommendations were ever suggested to the US military regarding the filthy and easily visible engine emissions I don't know. If you look closely in the Top Gun film the problem was still there!!

Firepower,manouevrebility and historical significance.the marvel to watch.airpower at it's best.educative and informative.from ww2 era of first generation of fighters down to the forthcoming generation of 6th generation of fighterjets.a moment of silence to pay final respect to the pioneers of airpower.much respect from an airpower enthusiast or an aviation buff.

That's all hear how great the Spitfire is and how it saved Britain, ofcourse omitting more Hurricanes were made all but cheaper had the same engine, made in greater numbers shot down more Germans than the Spitfire,similar to Sherman made in huge numbers,lost many and did more work than any allied tank

F-86 my favorite when I was a kid in the Korean War. My dad was recalled during the Korean War to do photo intelligent. He was stationed in Japan.

I'm sorry we didn't know F117 was invisible, that's why it was hit in Budjanovci!

F-117 was named a fighter although it had no air to air weapons, radar or capability to fight off an air target and was basically a bomber. On the other hand secret new stealth bomber - B-21 Raider, is called the bomber and will have the primary mission of dropping bombs and missiles on ground targets, but will most probably have the air to air capable radar and will carry future extremely long range air to air missiles, giving it a potent capability to take out enemy's fighter jets..

The Spit without the Hurricane could not of done ! Remember that also the many Foreign pilots too helped > AMEN. Be Blessed.

Helmet Fire. That one is a new one for me. I like it.

It's a good documentary. But few greatest planes of 20th century are missing. Please make a video on these planes listed below, 1. F-15 C&E 2. F-16 3. F-4 phantom 4. Su 27 5. Mirage III, V and 2000 6. Su 30 7. F-14 Tomcat. Regards Have a great day.

It should be the F117 bomber as it has only been used for bombing, not fighting. whilst it can carry Sidewinders, it never has. it doesnt have an air to air radar and has no guns. Very weird.

I was kinda shocked that the hornet/super hornet (which I'm a fan of) made the list over the F16 & F15. I always thought the latter were the US gunslingers prior 2 the F22.

I love how the Brit says “Imperial America” lol

I love your show..Great job. America fresh new sound.... Spicy Reggae.......

The Fokker Triplane actually has 4 wings. A little one is located between the main undercarriage 😬

I totally disagree. The best plane for deadly accuracy Durability Speed Is the F15 Eagle. Not one has been shot down in combat

AHHH it's the smartest pilots behind the controls that gets in the first shots that servives to fight another day LOL Thanks again REGARDS

Fun Facts: in WW2 The bombers pilots. Peter the mustangs to protect them from the Nazi planes. The mustangs were flown by African Americans pilots. They were the Red Tails.

Who is Darth Varder? Jonathan Glancey lost all plausibilty after that.....

The Fokkor dr1 the red baron had flown in actually gave him 20 kills. He had acquired the other 60 in other planes.

Agree on the mustang, my favorite plane since I was like 6

Most people forget the harrier pilot that stole the plane I think the CIA gave it to him really and he flew it to a building with a bunch of terrorists in it who stole a nuclear bomb and saved his daughter. She literally jumped on the nose off the building. He flew her to safety and they watched the bomb go off. Turns out his wife was kinda having a fling too.

The title is straight up blasphemous!!! Only ONE jet listed is still in service, the hornet!! (Maybe some countries use Harrier still idk). But 'of the 2000s' and you don't list the Raptor, F35, Eurofighter, ANY of the Sukhois, or even the f14 tomcat, f15 or f16?! This pissed me off 🤣

Unimaginable for sure.

One of the best channel in regards to weapons.

Now while the official story is that the North American Mustang was designed in the USA by British and American engineers the truth, which is out there IF YOU PROBE deep enough is that the British designed it as the replacement for the Spitfire - The production in Britain could not gear up for a new design as they had all there resouces operating at optimum level, producing there Spitfires and Hurricanes and Lancasters. So the British sent the design off to the USA for production - there was NOT anglo - american cooperation in making this aircraft it really was a total British concept and design, but the USA , when they found out how good it was - they simpl knocked it off as there own - but the engine they put in it was a Packard, which cound not give it enough punch, so they HAD to engage with the British - and then put in the British Merlin engine........................and they had a world beater!

Well the Me-109, Spitfire and Mustang aren't Jets, but I see why editors are out of work these days.

My favorite paint for a fighter plane is Silver. Planes just look so beautiful in Silver paint with a touch of Yellow :D That Mustang just looks so gorgeous with a Silver finish and also it might be that Silver paint does well as camfulage in the air also :D My List would be : from the old fighter Focke-Wulf 190 and the ME 262 the first operational Jet. Then I'd probably take Tornado, F 14 and F 16 from the classic era, a Mig 29 to spice it up with some Russian tech and on top.....well Idk....F 18? I'm not familiar with the newer stuff like F 22 and F 35s :D LOL

The spitfire was simply the most beautiful. But the hurricane did most of thr kills. But the 51 is a beast.