5 Fighter Jets Built In The 1970s That Are Still Active Today

Many of the frontline fighter jet families designed and initially built in the 1970s remain in use today. These include the F-16 Fighting Falcon, the F-15 Eagle family, the European Panavia Tornado, and various Soviet-origin aircraft like the Su-24 Fencer. With that being said, it should be stressed that while the family of jets may still be in service, the 70s-built airframes may not be. Additionally, the latest iterations of the jets, like the F-15EX, have little in common with the original 1970s jets other than basic airframe and superficial appearance.