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currently, the united states mainly produces four types of fighter jets, namely the f-16, f-15ex, f/a-18 "super hornet, and f-35 fighter.

however, the us air force does not purchase f-16 fighter jets, it only exports them, and the production line will be shut down soon.

there are still a small number of orders for the f-15ex and f/a-18 super hornet, both from the united states and its allies, and production will cease after the orders are completed.

the f-35 fighter is the most produced fighter in the united states, with an annual output of approximately 150 aircraft and a total of more than 1,000 aircraft produced.

however, with the development of unmanned battlefields, manned aircraft are no longer mainstream due to considerations of r&d costs and combat needs.

the united states is now actively developing and building various advanced drones, such as "reaper" and "loyal wingman", as well as developing the sixth-generation ngad fighter and the navy's f/a-xx fighter.

history does not develop in a linear manner, and the same is true for the development of weapons and equipment, including fighter jets. when a weapon develops to a certain stage and reaches a peak, there will be an inflection point.

for example, after propeller aircraft developed to a certain stage, jet fighters appeared; after manned aircraft developed, drones appeared.

according to the current development trend, the f-35 is very likely to be the last manned fighter jet mass-produced by the americans.