Aircraft are one of the fastest airframes capable of speeds exceeding 1500 km / h. Of great importance speed is primarily for military aircraft, which must instantly respond and carry out dangerous, increased complexity of the task. They are able to overcome the speed limit of 2000 km / h, which is more than 2 Mach.
The top 10 includes the fastest fighter in the world , which are currently in service with many states.
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Raphael Speed 1,900 km / h
The French military aircraft Rafael ( Rafale ) opens the list of the fastest fighters in the world. The aircraft is capable of performing a wide range of tasks, both at close and long distances. Also, his tasks include defeating sea and land targets, reconnaissance, gaining superiority in the air, and delivering a precision strike. The maximum speed at high altitude is 1900 km / h( 1.8 Mach). Rafale was specially developed for the French Navy and Navy by Dassault Aviation. The fighter was adopted by the French Navy in 2004.A total of 145 air units were produced.
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Saab JAS 39 Gripen Speed 2 200 km / h
" Saab JAS 39 Gripen "( Saab JAS 39 Gripen) takes the ninth line among the fastest multi-purpose fighters in the world, developed by the Swedish company SAAB Avmonix in 1988.It was commissioned in 1997 and put into service by the Swedish Air Force. Also, the modification is also used abroad: Gripen is in service with the Czech Air Force, Hungary, Thailand and South Africa. A military aircraft can be used as an attack aircraft, scout and fighter. At high altitude, it is able to develop a maximum speed of up to 2,200 km / h( 2.0 Mach).The company produced about 270 air units JAS 39, 204 of which are operated exclusively by the Swedish Air Force.
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MiG-29 Speed 2 415 km / h
Multipurpose military aircraft MiG-29 is one of the fastest Soviet fighters. The maximum speed of the aircraft at high altitude is about 2415 km / h( 2.3 Mach).The fighter can take off and land on unprepared airfields with poorly developed infrastructure to support flights. MiG-29 was used in many military conflicts and proved itself as a defender of the sky. The fighter can conduct an active fight and at the same time perform active maneuvers. He is capable of intercepting reconnaissance aircraft even at very low altitudes. Production of the MiG-29 continues to this day. In total, more than 1500 air units were produced.
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MiG-23 Speed 2 445 km / h
Among the fastest fighters in the world, the Soviet military aircraft MiG-23 takes seventh place. The multipurpose fighter with a variable sweep wing took part in many armed conflicts of the 80s of the last century. Its maximum speed at high altitude is about 2445 km / h, which is approximately 2.35 Mah. The MiG-23 was introduced in the 1970s and still stands in the arsenal of countries such as India, Syria and Libya. A total of 3,630 fighter modifications were made.
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Typhoon Speed 2 450 km / h
The sixth position was occupied by the German " Typhoon "( Typhoon), introduced into service by the German Air Force in 2003.The maximum speed of an aircraft at an altitude is 2,450 km / h or 2.0 Mach. The aircraft is small for radars due to the use of Stealth technologies. Part of the aircraft's body is covered with special materials that do not reflect electromagnetic waves. The combat radius in the fighter mode is 1390 km. The multipurpose fighter also stands in the arsenal of Great Britain, Italy, Austria, Spain and Saudi Arabia. At the moment about 500 Typhoon air units have been manufactured.
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Su-27 Speed 2,875 km / h
The fifth line goes to the Soviet military vessel Su-27 .The Soviet multi-purpose all-weather fighter of the fourth generation, created to gain superiority in the air, was designed by OKB "Sukhoi" in 1977.In 1985 the aircraft was put into service by the USSR Air Force. Now it is in operation in the Russian Air Force, being the main fighter. Modifications of the Su-27 are in service with the PRC, Ukraine, India and other states. The maximum speed for which the aircraft is capable is 2,876.4 km / h( 2.35 Mach).A total of about 809 such air units were produced.
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Grumman F-14 Tomkat Speed 2 485 km / h
Grumman F-14 Tomkat ( Grumman F-14 Tomcat) is one of the fastest fighters in the world. It was developed in the 70s of the last century by the American company Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation. In 2006, the fighter was decommissioned by the US Navy. Currently, it is delivered to Iran, where it is on the armament of the state. Fighter-interceptor of the fourth generation has a system that allows to accompany 24 targets, and also to capture and launch six of them simultaneously at different heights and distances. A total of 712 air-military units were produced. Cruising speed "Tomcat" - 2485 km / h( 2.34 Mach).
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McDonnell-Douglas F-15 Eagle Speed 2,650 km / h
US all-weather tactical fighter McDonnell-Douglas F-15 Eagle ( McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle) opens the top three fastest aircraft in its class. It was put into operation in 1976.Currently, it is in the arsenal of the US Air Force, where it will stay until 2025.This modification was created by the American company to gain superiority in the air. The maximum speed at which the McDonnell-Douglas F-15 Eagle is capable at its maximum height is 2650 km / h( 2.5+ Mach).A total of 1500 air units were produced. In addition to the United States, the fighters are operated by Israel, Japan and Saudi Arabia.
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MiG-25 Speed 2,700 km / h
The MiG-25 is the second fastest fighter in the world. Record figures that were recorded when flying on a military ship were 2,700 km / h( 3.2 Mach).The Soviet supersonic fighter of the third generation was created to intercept American reconnaissance ships. The speed of the MiG-25 sound equals 3.2 times the speed of sound, which allows it to hit targets at an altitude of up to 25 km. The military aircraft actively participated in many military conflicts. Now the fighter is on the armament of the Air Force of Russia and Ukraine. A total of about 1,200 air units were produced.
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MiG-31 Speed 3 000 km / h
The all-weather interceptor MiG-31 tops the list of the fastest in the world. Its main purpose is to intercept and destroy air targets at extremely small, small, medium and high altitudes when the enemy applies active and passive radar interferences, as well as false thermal targets. The aircraft was received by the USSR Air Force in 1981.Now the MiG-31 is operated by the Russian Air Force. The maximum speed developed by a fighter at a high altitude is 3000 km / h( 2.82 Mach).A total of 519 air units were produced.
