List of Top 10 Fastest Military Aircraft in the world

List of Top 10 Fastest Military Aircraft in the world

There are very many aircraft that have exceeded the speed of Mach 2.0. Some of them are research aircraft, some are military and some are simply flying for reconnaissance purposes. But there is always something special with supersonic aircraft.

The below Video is Featuring List of Top 10 Fastest Military Aircraft in the world

 

10) Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker

Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker is a Russian twin-engine and the first fly-by-wire control system jet ever. Its top speed is  2.35 Mach.

 9) General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark

General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark is an American supersonic tactical attack aircraft that also filled the roles of strategic nuclear bomber, aerial reconnaissance, and electronic-warfare aircraft. Its top speed is 2.5 Mach.

8) McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is an American twin-engine fighter jet. Its top speed is 2.70 Mach.

7) Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxbat

The Mikoyan MiG-31 is a Russian supersonic interceptor aircraft. Its top speed is 2.83 Mach.

6) North American XB-70 Valkyrie

North American Aviation XB-70 Valkyrie was an American, deep-penetration strategic bomber. The Aircraft have  six-engine and its Top speed is Mach 3

5) Bell X-2 Starbuster

Bell X-2 Starbuster is American  X-plane research aircraft. The X-2 was a rocket-powered, swept-wing Aircraft. Its top speed is 3.196 Mach.

4) Mikoyan MiG-25 Foxbat

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25  is a Russian supersonic interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft. Its top speed is 3.2 Mach.

3) Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is an American long-range, strategic reconnaissance aircraft. Its top speed is 3.3 Mach.

2) Lockheed YF-12

The Lockheed YF-12 was an American prototype interceptor aircraft. The YF-12 was a twin-seat version of the secret single-seat Lockheed A-12 reconnaissance aircraft. Its top speed is 3.35 Mach.

1) North American X-15

North American X-15 is the world fastest aircraft right now. X-15 is a  hypersonic rocket-powered aircraft. Its top speed is 6.7 Mach.

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