Top 10: The fastest aircraft ever made ...

In air combat situations, where every second counts, speed often makes the biggest difference. Even though today’s fighter jets come with stealth, smart tech and powerful weapons, there’s still ...

Despite claims of Mach 2.54, pilots report that the fastest speeds achieved in practice are Mach 2.25–2.3 in brand-new ...

Speed has historically been the defining metric in fighter aircraft design, but today's fastest American jets blend raw performance with stealth, sensors, and multirole flexibility. Among aircraft ...

Military fighter jets are among the fastest aircraft in the history of aviation. But for some of these planes in the early 1990s, their incredible speed made them a target for enemy radar. One example ...