What's the distinction between "interceptor" and "fighter"?
Fighter design priorities
* High speed
* High degree of maneuverability
* Close in weapons more suited for taking on highly maneuverable aircraft
Interceptor are designed specifically to attack bomber and other similarly large aircraft before they can release. Especially important in the missile and nuclear age. They usually prioritize
* High climb rate
* High speed
* Usually heavier longer ranged weapons more suited for taking out larger aircraft such as bombers
* Often have longer range sensors
* Often, but not always, a second crew member to deal with the weapon and sensor systems
* Often larger because of all the above
Basically firepower and time to intercept is the priority
Think of the different between an F-14 and an F-16
Example of Interceptors off the top of my head
P-38
Bf-110.210.410
F-4
F-14
Su-15
Mig 31
English Electric Lightning
G3 Tornado