fighter jet

American

[fahy-ter jet] / ˈfaɪ tər ˌdʒɛt /

noun

a jet aircraft designed and equipped for combat.

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GE Aerospace’s new XA102 External link is vying to power the Air Force’s F-47 sixth-generation fighter jet.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Another is Anduril, a US defence technology company which carried out its first test flight of a fighter jet without a pilot in February.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Also at Monday’s briefing, Trump celebrated the dramatic rescue of the American officer whose fighter jet was downed by Iran last week.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

For nearly two days, the White House avoided press questions about the downed fighter jet, presumably to shut down any discussion of the rescue mission that was underway.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Alex took off like a fighter jet launched off an aircraft carrier.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers

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