The Top 10 Fastest Aircraft Ever Flown

⚡The Sukhoi SU-27, known as the Flanker, is one of the primary military aircraft of the Russian Air Force.

🚀The F-111 Aardvark was initially intended to be a supersonic fighter with the ability to fly at low altitudes and evade radar detection.

🦅The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is considered one of the best air superiority fighters in the world, with numerous victories against adversaries.

🔥The Mikoyan MiG-31 is a supersonic reconnaissance aircraft developed to counter air targets in any weather conditions, day or night.

✈️The XB-70 Valkyrie was a strategic bomber designed to fly at high altitudes and high speeds. It was repurposed as a delivery vehicle for hypersonic missiles.

What is the top speed of the SR-71 Blackbird?

—The top speed of the SR-71 Blackbird is over 2,250 miles per hour, making it one of the fastest aircraft ever flown.

Which country is the Sukhoi SU-27 primarily used by?

—The Sukhoi SU-27 is primarily used by the Russian Air Force.

What was the original purpose of the F-111 Aardvark?

—The F-111 Aardvark was initially intended to be a supersonic fighter with the ability to fly at low altitudes and evade radar detection.

What is the top speed of the North American X-15?

—The top speed of the North American X-15 is 4,520 miles per hour, making it the fastest aircraft ever flown.

Which aircraft became a research plane after its program was canceled?

—The XB-70 Valkyrie became a research plane after its program was canceled. It was repurposed as a delivery vehicle for hypersonic missiles.

00:04The Sukhoi SU-27, known as the Flanker, is one of the primary military aircraft of the Russian Air Force.

01:58The XB-70 Valkyrie was a strategic bomber designed to fly at high altitudes and high speeds. It was repurposed as a delivery vehicle for hypersonic missiles.

09:29The SR-71 Blackbird is one of the fastest aircraft ever flown, with a top speed of over 2,250 miles per hour.