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New Delhi: The history of aviation has taught us how the aeroplanes have evolved over a period of over 120 years. They have become better, advanced, more efficient, sophisticated, and fast. It is the speed of the aircraft that makes it the most preferable choice for fliers as they cover long distances in a very short time compared to other modes of transport.
This is true for passenger, cargo, and military planes, also called fighter jets.
Here, we will tell you about the top 10 fastest military aircraft ever built.
10. Bell X-1 Glamorous Glennis of USA, speed of Mach 1.06 (1,100 km/h). This is the first aircraft that, on October 14, 1947, made aviation history by becoming the first aircraft to officially break the sound barrier by reaching speed of 1,100 km/h. It was flown by Chuck Yeager.
9. F-22 Raptor of USA, speed of Mach 2.0 (2,470 km/h). Developed by Lockheed Martin, it is one of the most prolific fighter jets ever made. The Raptor can reach speeds of 2,470 km/h while maintaining stealth characteristics that make it nearly undetectable.
8. Mirage 2000 of France, speed of Mach 2.2 (2,700 km/h). It was developed by Dassault Aviation. This sleek delta-wing fighter can reach speed of 2,700 km/h. The Mirage 2000s have been serving air forces around the world.
7. MiG-29 Fulcrum of Soviet Union, speed of Mach 2.3 (2,850 km/h). The MiG-29 Fulcrum was first flown in 1977. It is capable of reaching speed of 2,850 km/h. The MiG-29 has a deadly combination of speed and agility.
6. Su-27 Flanker of Soviet Union, speed of Mach 2.35 (2,900 km/h). it made its first flight in 1977 by the Soviet Union. It can reach speed of 2,900 km/h.
5. F-15 Eagle of USA, speed of Mach 2.5 (3062 km/h). The F-15 Eagle was developed in the late 1960s and remained one of the main aircraft of the US military. Built purely for air combat, it could reach speed of 3062 km/h.
4. MiG-31 Foxhound of Soviet Union, speed of Mach 2.83 (3500 km/h). The MiG-31 Foxhound was introduced in 1981. It is capable of reaching speed of 3,500 km/h.
3. MiG-25 Foxbat of Soviet Union, speed of Mach 3.2 (3920 km/h). The MiG-25 Foxbat was first observed in the 1960s. It could reach speed of 3,920 km/h at high altitudes.
2. SR-71 Blackbird of USA, speed of Mach 3.32 (4067 km/h). The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is regarded as one of the most iconic aircraft ever built. It could reach speed of 4067 km/h. Flying the SR-71 required special pressure suits and training.
1. X-43 of USA, speed of Mach 9.6 (11,760 km/h). The unmanned X-43 achieved an incredible 11,760 km/h using scramjet technology that breathed the supersonic airflow.
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