When regarding the pantheon of iconic DC superheroes, Wonder Woman needs no introduction. But as well as her story may be known, there is still one aspect of her most iconic lore and weaponry that is often overlooked... and is actually darker than most fans will ever realize.
Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston, inspired by his wife Elizabeth (and Jewish folklore), and making her comic book debut in 1941. She has proven a staple of the DC Universe ever since, as one of the most powerful heroes in the DC Universe, a fierce warrior. and an even more compassionate person. Which is why it makes sense that she is the Justice League's ambassador to the United Nations. However, it's Diana's military origins that are often overlooked.
In JLA: Confidential #13, the League faces Z, an intergalactic force of evil with a massive army. As the team plans to escape, Wonder Woman advises Martian Manhunter to turn invisible, saying, "No military force can cope with an invisible man." This is particularly interesting when you compare this reasoning to her own invisible accessory: The Invisible Jet. Although the origins of Wonder Woman's jet are contentious, this detail reveals a key part in its connection to Diana. This shows that Diana thinks of invisibility in military terms which redefines her invisible jet as a weapon of war. In fact, it was most likely designed by Themyscira with this in mind. It would indeed be devastating physically and psychologically for a military force to be attacked by an aircraft they couldn't see or detect. Since Diana thinks no military force can cope with an invisible man, this shows just how outmatched they would be by her invisible plane.
This is a far cry from the popular image of Wonder Woman and her jet, which is often seen as simply a means of transport. With this line of dialogue it's clear that the jet is not just a simple mode of transport - it's a symbol of Wonder Woman's power, and it's a reminder that she is always ready to fight for justice. It's interesting to think about how Wonder Woman would use her jet if she ever had to go to war again. Would she use it as a weapon of mass destruction, or would she find another way to fight? As Wonder Woman's homeland is an island of warrior women, it stands to reason that their military technology would be designed with offensive capabilities in mind. This makes the invisible jet a lot less whimsical, and a lot more deadly.
The invisible jet is often considered largely irrelevant due to Dian's ability to fly. This has allowed numerous writers to put their own spin on it, and has resulted in countless redesigns. Of course, the invisible jet is never being used in a less virtuous way - Diana wouldn't use her abilities for such destructive purposes. But it's still interesting to think about how this one line of dialogue recontextualizes an iconic part of Wonder Woman's history.