Top 10 Fastest Fighter Jets in The World

Do you have a need for speed? 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 most powerful fighter jets ever made. 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. In light of such a basic understanding, jet engineers are continually trying to outdo each other to release the fastest fighter plane possible.

The following is a list of the top 10 fastest fighter jets in the world. Please note that this list is ordered purely by top speed of these fighter jets. It does not reflect on other factors such as maneuverability, age, or usability. Some of these planes only ever existed as experimental aircraft.

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10. McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle (1650 mph)
9. General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark (1650 mph)
8. Chengdu J-10 (1,687 mph)
7. Mikoyan MiG-25 Foxbat (1,900 mph)
6. Mikoyan MIG-31 Foxhound (1,900 mph)
5. Mikoyan Ye-152 (1,883 mph)
4. North American XB-70 Valkyrie (2,050 mph)
3. The Lockheed YF-12 (2,275 mph)
2. Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird (2,500 mph)
1. North American X-15 (4,520 mph)