The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird holds the official Air Speed Record for a crewed airbreathing jet engine aircraft with a speed of 3,529.6 km/h (2,193.2 mph). The record was set on 28 July …

Apr 1, 2025 · Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde holds the title of the fastest passenger aircraft in history. It was a turbojet-powered supersonic airliner known for its ability to travel at speeds …

Have you ever wondered about the incredibly fast war machines that are fighter jets? If so, then get ready because we're taking off into the world of aviation with our look at the 18 fastest and …

Aug 28, 2025 · In this gallery, we count down the 10 fastest jets in history and reveal the stories behind their record-breaking designs. So strap in and have your sick bags at the ready as we …

Mar 23, 2025 · With a maximum speed of 1136 km/h (706 mph) according to BBC Science Focus, it is among the fastest subsonic commercial airliners ever built. The 747-8 offers improved …

Dec 29, 2024 · When it comes to aerial combat, speed counts. Whether it’s an air superiority fighter designed to dominate the aerial battlefield, an interceptor optimized for climb, or a long …

Apr 17, 2025 · At a top speed of Mach 0.92, it is the fastest large commercial airliner in operation today.

Sep 3, 2025 · As an experimental scramjet-powered vehicle, it shattered records by reaching Mach 9.6 (7,366 mph / 11,850 km/h) in 2004, making it the fastest air-breathing aircraft ever.

Apr 1, 2025 · What Qualifies as the Fastest Aircraft in the World? The fastest aircraft in the world, as of October 2023, is the North American X-15, which achieved a speed of 4,520 miles per …

Feb 13, 2025 · To date, the fastest humans have been astronauts returning from the Apollo moon missions, traveling some 117 times faster than Ricky Bobby could’ve even dreamed of going. …