### Question
How does the law define fighter aircraft?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 8062*, **fighter aircraft** is defined as:

> an aircraft that—


(i) is designated by a mission design series prefix of F– or A–

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 8062*
  - Heading: **Subtitle D-Air Force > PART I-ORGANIZATION > CHAPTER 807-THE AIR FORCE**

