A concept rendering of the McDonnell Douglas A-12 Avenger II aircraft.
A concept rendering of the McDonnell Douglas A-12 Avenger II aircraft.
  • The US has more stealth aircraft than any nation in the world — both in service and development.
  • Stealth jets are often developed in secret, kept off paper, and delivered by word of mouth.
  • But some never became operational due to cancellations, or they weren't intended for combat at all.

The United States operates more stealth aircraft than any other country on the planet, both in terms of volume and variety, with three publicly disclosed stealth platforms in service and at least three more at some stage of development.