Top Gun 2: All 6 Jet Fighter Planes That Appear In Maverick

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Warning: the following article contains major spoilers for Top Gun: Maverick.

Here's every fighter plane that appears in Top Gun: Maverick. The long-awaited sequelhas finally soared into cinemas, but which specific jet fighter planes appear in Top Gun 2? Tom Cruise last played Captain Pete Mitchell over three decades ago, and a lot has changed in military aviation since the release of Tony Scott’s 1986 cult classic Top Gun. The film continues to follow the adventures of the titular Maverick, a.k.a. Capt. Mitchell, a high-flying test pilot working for the Navy. Just like Top Gun, Top Gun: Maverick is an action-packed showcase of military aircraft.

While both movies give plenty of screentime to the aircraft flown by Maverick and his team there are tonal differences. Top Gun: Maverick is less casual 80s fun and more darkly dramatic than its predecessor, delving into the later years of its cocksure lead character and looking at the impact that his high-risk profession has had on his personal life. But not everyone needs a side of character drama with their high octane antics, and a lot of action cinema fans are seeking out the sequel for more of the original’s extraordinary aeronautical acrobatics.

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Fans of the Top Gun franchise who wanted to see more of the jet fighter planes spotlighted by the original film weren't disappointed. The sequel saw its characters using three iconic fighter jets. Like Top Gun: Maverick's choice to shoot jet sequences in 6K, this was very exciting news both for plane aficionados and audiences who remember the first Top Gun and wanted a nostalgia kick. But what does the hyper-focus on fighter jets mean for the average filmgoer who can’t