Fighter Aircraft

A jet fighter or fighter jet is a warplane designed for intercepting other aircraft, in order to establish air superiority for a fighting force, or to safeguard other aircraft such as helicopters or ground attack jets. Fighters typically carry anti-aircraft weapons such as air-to-air missiles and medium caliber cannons. They also carry sophisticated radar detection systems that can alert pilots to the presence of aircraft beyond their vision.

Battles between jet fighters often consist of air maneuvers that take advantage of the jet's aerodynamic design, engines, and the pilot's physical endurance. These maneuvers allow a pilot to maintain a favorable attack position or to escape from an unfavorable defense position. High curvature turning maneuvers can subject pilots to more than ten times the force of gravity (10 G)—the pilots must use special suits, breathing techniques, and air delivery systems to maintain consciousness.

Current-generation jet fighters take advantage of stealth technologies that reduce or eliminate the aircraft's visibility to radar—its "radar signature". This reduces the effectiveness of long-range radar detection and some forms of missile guidance.

Battlefield 3

 * F/A-18
 * F-35 (BtK)
 * Su-35

In Battlefield 3, Jet Fighters appear in the Conquest gamemode in maps large enough to feature them. The singleplayer mission "Going Hunting" showcases Shark 4-6 on its mission to eliminate a high value target at an airport attempting to flee.

In multiplayer, Jet Fighters share their Customization with Attack Jets.

The Back to Karkand expansion pack brings back the F-35 on three of its maps.

The Endgame expansion pack adds the Air Superiority gamemode, reminiscent of the mode featured in Battlefield 1943. In a break from prior gameplay, jets may spawn in midair, allowing the player to find action more quickly and preventing enemies from stealing parked planes.

Stealth Jet

 * J-20
 * Su-50

Stealth Jets take on the air-to-air fighter role in Battlefield 4, and have separate customization from Attack Jets.