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The fighter jet is Battlefield 6’s air-superiority aircraft: the F-97 Kestrel for NATO and the Su-57 for Pax Armata. It is a single-seat jet faster than both helicopters, armed with air-to-air guns and bombs plus some air-to-ground capability, with flares and average health.
Last verified: November 2026 · Game: Battlefield 6 · Type: vehicle
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Game | Battlefield 6 | EA |
| NATO variant | F-97 KESTREL | EA vehicles page |
| Pax Armata variant | SU-57 | EA vehicles page |
| Seats / positions | 1: pilot | EA vehicles page |
| Speed | Faster than both helicopters | EA vehicles page |
| Protection and health | Average health | EA vehicles page |
| Weapons and equipment | Air-to-air guns and bombs, some air-to-ground capability, flares | EA vehicles page |
| Squad spawn point | No | EA vehicles page |
Link to section: What it isWhat it is
The fighter jet exists to kill the other team’s aircraft. Attack jets, attack helicopters, scouts and transports are all its prey; ground targets are secondary. The NATO F-97 Kestrel is a fictional design, the Pax Armata Su-57 is named for the real Russian stealth fighter. One seat, no spawn, and the highest skill ceiling of any vehicle in the game.
A team with a competent fighter pilot can fly its helicopters; a team without one cannot.
Link to section: How it playsHow it plays
Fly high, watch the map for enemy aircraft spawning, and dive on them before they reach the fight. Avoid the mobile anti-air entirely; it is the one ground unit that out-trades a fighter. Use the air-to-ground capability only on soft targets of opportunity. Pilots who learned Battlefield 3 and 4 will find the dogfight loop familiar: speed management, flare timing and knowing when to break off. Liberation Peak is where the fighter matters most at launch.
Link to section: Changes by patchChanges by patch
| Date | Update | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2025 | Launch | Available at launch | EA |
Link to section: SourcesSources
- EA: Battlefield 6 vehicles (official)
- EA Help: Battlefield 6 vehicles guide
- Battlefield 6 forum on this site
Link to section: FAQFAQ
What is the fighter jet in Battlefield 6?
The NATO F-97 Kestrel and the Pax Armata Su-57: a single-seat air-superiority jet.
Can the fighter jet attack ground targets?
It has some air-to-ground capability, but that is not its job.
Is the fighter jet hard to fly?
Yes. It has the highest skill ceiling of the vehicles.
What counters the fighter jet?
Mobile anti-air first, then other fighters and Engineer anti-air launchers.
Which jet should I pick?
Fighter if enemy aircraft are the problem, attack jet if enemy armour is.
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