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Top 10 Fastest Planes in the World

1-North American X-15

North American X-15


The North American X-15 is considered the fastest and popular plane in the world 2015. This rocket-powered aircraft is basically operated by the "National Aeronautics and Space Administration" and the United States Air Force. North American X-15 was manufactured by "North American Aviation" and it took its first flight on 08 June 1959. North American X-15 has hypersonic speed and it set a lot of speed records, its top speed is more than 4,092 mph.

2-Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird


The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is regarded as the second fastest and most popular airplane in the world 2015. This reconnaissance and strategic aircraft was basically operated by the "United States Air Force" and as a black project, it was developed by Lockheed A-12 and was manufactured by Lockheed. Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird took its first flight on 22 December 1964, its designer was Kelly Johnson and its maximum speed is more than 3.4 Mach or 2,200 mph.

3-Lockheed YF-12

Lockheed YF-12


The Lockheed YF-12 comes on the number three in the list of the fastest and most popular airplanes in the world 2015. This interceptor aircraft is basically an American prototype and is operated by the "United States Air Force", it was manufactured by "Lockheed Corporation " and it was developed by Lockheed A-12. Lockheed YF-12 took its first flight on 07 August 1963 and its designer was Kelly Johnson, it set many world records of speed and its top speed is more than 3.35 Mach.

4-Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25


The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 is considered the fourth fastest and most popular airplane in the world 2015. This reconnaissance aircraft is basically an interceptor and has a supersonic speed, its primary users are Syrian Air Force, Soviet Air Defense and Algerian Air Force. The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 was designed by "Mikoyan-Gurevich OKB" and it took its first flight on 06 March 1964, this aircraft has an official top speed of more than 3.2 Mach and is considered the fastest military aircraft.


5-Bell X-2

Bell X-2

The Bell X-2 is also included in the list of the fastest and most popular airplanes in the world 2015. This is basically an experimental aircraft of the United States, it was developed and manufactured by the "Bell Aircraft". Bell X-2 is basically a research aircraft and it took its first flight on 18 November 1955 while it was retried on 27 September 1956. The United States Air Force National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics are its primary users its top speed is more than 3.196 Mach.

6-North American XB-70 Valkyrie

North American XB-70 Valkyrie


The North American XB-70 Valkyrie is regarded as the sixth most popular and fastest airplane in the world 2015. This nuclear-armed prototype aircraft is basically a strategic bomber and also a supersonic research aircraft. North American XB-70 Valkyrie was manufactured and developed by the "North American Aviation and it took its first flight on 21 September 1964 while it was retried on 04 February 1969, the top speed of North American XB-70 Valkyrie is more than 3.0 Mach.

7-Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxbat

Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxbat


The Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxbat comes on the number seven in the list of the most popular and fastest airplanes of the world 2015. This is basically an interceptor and has a supersonic speed and its primary users are Russian Air Force and Kazakhstan Air Force. Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxbat was in fact developed from Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 and manufactured by "Mikoyan". This Russian aircraft took its first flight on 16 September 1975 and its top speed is considered more than 2.83 Mach.

8-McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle


The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, commonly known as F-15 Eagle is considered the eighth fastest and most popular airplane in the world 2015. It is basically an Air superiority, all-weather tactical fighter and considered the one of the most successful fighters of the modern age. The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle was developed and manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Boeing Defense, Space & Security and it was used by the air forces of many countries, its top speed is more than 2.7 Mach.

9-General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark

General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark


The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark is regarded as the ninth most popular and fastest airplane in the world 2015. This tactical attack aircraft is basically an interdictor of medium range and its various versions are used as electronic-warfare aircraft, aerial reconnaissance and strategic bomber by United States Air Force and Australian air force. General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark was developed and manufactured by the "General Dynamics" and it took its first flight on 21 December 1964, its top speed is more than 2.5 Mach.

10-Sukhoi Su-27

Sukhoi Su-27


The Sukhoi Su-27, commonly known as Flanker comes on the number ten in the list of the fastest and most popular airplanes of the world 2015. This supermaneuverable and twin-engine aircraft is mostly used as a multirole fighter and air superiority fighter. The Sukhoi Su-27 was developed and manufactured by "Sukhoi" for Russia, it took its first flight on 20 May 1977 and its primary users are the air forces of Russia, China, and Ukrainian, its top speed is more than 2.35 Mach.


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