Meet the world’s most advanced and lethal fighter jets in the world - Chengdu, Sukhoi and more: IN PICS

The Lockheed Martin-made F-35 Lightning II is widely considered the world's most advanced fighter jet and is available in three configurations - A, B and C - basis the design and use in the defence industry. While the Air Force uses F-35 A, the F-35 B has short take-off and vertical landing capabilities and the carrier-borne F-35C is used by the US Navy and was part of recently released movie Top Gun: Maverick as well. 

Making its debut in movies with Top Gun: Maverick, the Sukhoi Su-57 played a villainous role for obvious reasons. In reality, the Russia-made Su-57 is limited to only 18 units now and has outstanding low-speed manoeuvrability, as well as stealth characteristics and the latest electronics and sensors. 

The China-made Chengdu J-20 is a 5th-generation fighter jet, and rivals the F-22 and the Su-57. It has a stealthy design and China is developing new variants as well. 

The F-22 Raptor is the world's first 5th generation fighter jet, and is not sold to any country, unlike the F-35, which is sold to NATO nations. The Raptor is known for its dogfighting capabilties, and beyond-visual-range (BVR) combat, and stealthy design.

The French-made Dassault Rafale is the most advanced plane with the Indian Air Force and is known for its weapon carrying capabilities, along with manourverability. 

The Russian Sukhoi Su-30, Su-35 and Su-37 are all the same family and is considered as a plane with 4.5-generation capabilities. While India uses Sukhoi Su-30 MKI, the Su-35S is said to be the ultimate version of them all. 

India chose the Dassault Rafale over the Eurofighter Typhoon and it's a 4th-gen fighter. However, with the recent updates, it can be called a 4.5-gen plane with improved air-to-air and air-to-ground capability, thanks to new radar and electronics. 

The OG symbol of American air power, the F-15 has been launched in various upgrades over the years, with the F-15 EX being the latest version, Boeing is trying to pitch to the Indian Air Force. It is also the only fighter jet in the world to score more than 100 air-to-air kills and experience no air-to-air losses.  

Last on our list is the homegrown Tejas Light Combat Aircraft made by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in India itself. It is a delta-winged plane with 4.5-gen capabilities and is deployed by the Indian Air Force.