From proven planes like the American F-15 Eagle and Russia’s modern Su-57, to experimental aircraft like the X-15, these incredible fighter aircraft push the boundaries of speed and agility. Fighter jets depend on speed for survival. If your fighter aircraft doesn’t move as fast as the enemy’s, there can be grave consequences.

2024年12月29日 · On paper, the fastest fighter jet of 2025 is the Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-25, which sets a pace of Mach 2.83. It is followed by its sistership, the MiG-31. But both these types are almost obsolete, with just a quartet of MiG-25s recorded as being in service.

2024年3月9日 · According to BBC Science Focus, the NASA X-43 was the fastest aircraft ever made, with an extraordinary speed of Mach 9.6, or 7,366 mph. Coming in second place is the NASA/USAF X-15, with a max speed of 4,520 mph. However, the fastest fighter jets still in service is the MiG-25 Foxbat, reaching 2,190 mph. NASA X-43

2025年1月23日 · Ranking the top 10 fastest fighter jets of 2025 requires a meticulous evaluation of various performance parameters, primarily focusing on their maximum speed capabilities. Topping this list is the Hypersonic Falcon, a marvel of engineering capable of reaching speeds exceeding Mach 5.

2023年8月20日 · Mach 1 is roughly 760 mph at sea level and drops to 659 mph at 60,000 feet. The less dense air at higher altitudes allows planes to move faster while colder air causes sound to move slower....

So, which fighter jet is the fastest? As of 2025, the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 holds the record, reaching Mach 2.83. Its successor, the MiG-31, comes close, but both are nearly obsolete. Only two MiG-25s remain active out of 1,186 built, while 128 MiG-31s are still in …

2024年5月23日 · Despite being in service for nearly 50 years, the F-15 Eagle remains one of the world's fastest fighter jets, with a top speed of Mach 2.5. The Mikoyan design bureau developed the Mikoyan MiG-31, NATO reporting name Foxhound, to replace the Soviet Air Force's earlier MiG-25 "Foxbat."

2024年5月6日 · To determine the 30 fastest modern fighter jets, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed Military Factory’s catalogs of third, fourth, and fifth generation aircraft. We ranked each aircraft by its maximum...

The fastest fighter jet in the world today is the MiG-25 Foxbat, with a top speed of 2,190mph, half the speed of the X-15. But how do those jets compare with the other fastest fighters ever created, as well as military aircraft still in service today?

2024年2月27日 · Have you ever wondered which fighter jets have been the fastest? Let's take a look. There was a variant of the SR-71 Blackbird called the YF-12. This fighter retained the SR-71's J58 afterburning turbojets but also packed Hughes AIM-47 Falcon air-to-air missiles.