Metsästyslentokoneet
Metsästyslentokoneet, also known as fighter aircraft, are military fixed-wing aircraft designed primarily for air-to-air combat against other aircraft. Their design emphasizes speed, maneuverability, and armament. Early fighter aircraft were developed during World War I, initially to provide fighter escorts for bomber formations and to gain air superiority over the battlefield. These early machines were often biplanes armed with machine guns.
The evolution of fighter aircraft saw significant advancements through World War II, with the introduction of
Modern fighter aircraft are highly sophisticated multirole platforms. While still retaining their primary air-to-air combat capability,