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<!--ID level2Center--> Of course, there are many more aircraft than 75 that belong on this chart, only the most popular have been listed. All specifications are approximate. The Apollo 10 craft reached Mach 37.6 upon re-entry; the Helios satellite obriting the sun travels at Mach 227.3. Keep in mind these are spacecraft and not aircraft. # Plane Top Speed Max. Altitude 1. X-43 (Unmanned)Mach 9.8110,000 feet 2. X-15Mach 6.72354,200 feet The X-15 is the fastest manned aircraft in the world. 3. SR-71 Blackbird (YF-12)Mach 3.2+85,000+ feet The SR-71 Blackbird is the fastest airplane in the world. 4. MiG-25R Foxbat-BMach 3.2123,524 feet 4. X-2Mach 3.2126,200 feet 5. XB-70 ValkyrieMach 3.177,350 feet 6. MiG-31 FoxhoundMach 2.8367,600 feet 7. MiG-25 Foxbat (Ye-155)Mach 2.8118,900 feet 8. F-15 Eagle Mach 2.560,000 feet 8. F-111 AardvarkMach 2.560,000+ feet 9. X-1Mach 2.43590,440 feet 10. Su-24 Fencer Mach 2.457,400 feet 11. Tu-144 ChargerMach 2.3559,055 feet 11. MiG-23 FloggerMach 2.3560,700 feet 11. Su-27 FlankerMach 2.3559,055 feet 12. F-14A Tomcat Mach 2.3458,000+ feet 13. F-106 Delta DartMach 2.3157,000 feet 14. IAI KfirMach 2.375,000 feet 14. English Electric LightningMach 2.360,000 feet 14. MiG-29 FulcrumMach 2.359,060 feet 14. F-107 Ultra SabreMach 2.348,000 feet 15. Tornado ADVMach 2.269,997 feet 15. F-4 PhantomMach 2.262,250 feet 15. Mirage 2000Mach 2.259,055 feet 15. F-104 StarfighterMach 2.258,000 feet(120,800 feet NF-104A) 15. B-58 HustlerMach 2.264,800 feet 16. F-105 ThunderchiefMach 2.152,000 feet 16. A-5 VigilanteMach 2.152,100 feet 17. Su-22Mach 2.0959,055 feet 18. Tu-160 BlackjackMach 2.0549,200 feet 18. MiG-21 FishbedMach 2.0550,000 feet 18. ConcordeMach 2.0560,000 feet 19. D558-2 SkyrocketMach 2.00583,235 feet 20. YF-23 Black Widow IIMach 2 (AB)65,000 feet 20. F-20 TigersharkMach 2+55,000 feet 20. YF-17 CobraMach 2+50,000 feet 21. Saab JAS 39 GripenMach 250,000 feet 21. F-16 Fighting FalconMach 250,000+ feet 21. Saab 37 ViggenMach 260,039 feet 21. Saab 35 DrakenMach 265,600 feet 22. Tu-22M BackfireMach 1.8843,635 feet 22. F-14B/D TomcatMach 1.8853,000+ feet 23. Su-34Mach 1.845,890 feet 23. F/A-18E/F Super HornetMach 1.850,000+ feet 23. F-22 Raptor Mach 1.8 (AB)50,000 feet 24. XF-104 Starfighter Mach 1.7958,000 feet 25. F-8 CrusaderMach 1.7258,000 feet 26. F-101B Voodoo Mach 1.6652,100 feet 27. X-29 FSWMach 1.650,000 feet 28. Tu-22 Blinder Mach 1.5248,228 feet 28. XF8U-1 CrusaderMach 1.5258,000 feet 29. SEPECAT Jaguar Mach 1.545,930 feet 30. F-5 Freedom FighterMach 1.450,700 feet 31. F-100 Super Sabre Mach 1.351,000 feet 32. X-31 EFMI Mach 1.2840,000 feet 33. B-1b Lancer Mach 1.2550,000+ feet 34. F-102 Delta Dagger Mach 1.2355,000 feet 35. T-38 Talon Mach 1.2255,000+ feet 36. XF-90 Mach 1.139,000 feet 37. MiG-17 Fresco Mach 1.0552,366 feet 38. F-86 Sabre Mach 1.0450,800 feet 39. F-117 NighthawkHigh Subsonic45,000 feet 40. AV-8B Harrier II Mach 0.9841,700+ feet 41. F-94 Starfire Mach 0.9751,800 feet 42. A-6 Intruder Mach 0.9442,400 feet 43. Saab 32 Lansen Mach 0.9352,500 feet 44. F-80 Shooting Star Mach 0.8846,800 feet 45. BAe Nimrod 2000Mach 0.8742,000 feet 46. B-52 StratofortressMach 0.8655,000 feet 47. U-2 Dragon Lady Mach 0.890,000 feet 48. C-5 Galaxy Mach 0.7935,750 feet 49. C-141 Starlifter Mach 0.7741,600 feet 49. C-17 Globemaster IIIMach 0.7745,000 feet 50. Westland Lynx Mach 0.310,600+ feet The Lynx is the fastest helicopter in the world. Last Updated: April 24, 2007 <!-- START AVIATION TOP 100 CODE: DO NOT CHANGE WITHOUT PERMISSION --> <!----> <!-- END AVIATION TOP 100 CODE: --> <!--START BAS BANNER EXCHANGE--> <!--END BAS MIL BANNER EXCHANGE--> Stumble This! Bookmark on Delicious! <!--END ID level2Center-->
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