Designed To Dominate: The Jets Nations Deploy When Conflicts Escalate

Broadly speaking, during a conflict, two types of military jets are deployed: those fit for purpose and whatever a country happens to have. Deploying the best aircraft is a luxury most air forces do not have. In most conflicts, the United States Air Force and Western Air Forces will deploy examples of most types of military jets in service, though there are frequently exceptions, particularly for the resource-rich USAF.