The Mikoyan MiG-31 "Foxhound" is widely recognized as the world's fastest fighter jet still in operational use.

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From experimental rocket planes to Cold War spy jets, the fastest aircraft in history pushed far beyond what engineers once ...

Despite claims of Mach 2.54, pilots report that the fastest speeds achieved in practice are Mach 2.25–2.3 in brand-new aircraft with no pylons or weapons. The higher figure is probably unattainable ...

Now that the Air Force has officially announced that it has built and flown a new sixth-generation fighter jet, many might wonder: Could it be the stealthiest, fastest and most lethal aircraft ever to ...