Aircraft are one of the fastest air vehicles capable of speeds exceeding 1,500 km / h. Speed is of paramount importance primarily for military aircraft, which must respond instantly and perform dangerous, high-complexity tasks. They are able to overcome the speed limit of 2000 km / h, which is more than 2 Machs.
Top 10 entered the fastest fighters in the worldwhich are currently in service with many states.
10. Raphael | Speed 1 900 km / h
French military aircraftRaphael"(Rafale) opens the list of the fastest fighters in the world. The aircraft is capable of performing a wide range of tasks, both at short and long distances. His tasks also include defeating sea and ground targets, reconnaissance, gaining superiority in the air, and delivering a precision strike. The maximum speed at high altitude is 1900 km / h (Mach 1.8). Rafale was specifically designed 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.
9. Saab JAS 39 Gripen | Speed 2,200 km / h
«Saab JAS 39 Gripen"(Saab JAS 39 Gripen) ranks ninth among the fastest multi-role fighters in the world, developed by the Swedish company SAAB Avmoniks in 1988. It was commissioned in 1997 and put into service with the Swedish Air Force. Also, the modification is operated 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, reconnaissance and fighter. At high altitude, he is able to reach a maximum speed of up to 2200 km / h (Mach 2.0). The company has produced about 270 JAS 39 air units, 204 of which are operated exclusively by the Swedish Air Force.
8. MiG-29 | Speed 2 415 km / h
Multipurpose military aircraft MiG-29 - One of the fastest Soviet fighters. The maximum speed of the aircraft at high altitude is about 2415 km / h (Mach 2.3). A fighter is able to take off and land on unprepared airfields with poorly developed infrastructure to ensure flights. MiG-29 was used in many military conflicts and has established itself as a defender of the sky. A fighter can conduct an active battle and at the same time carry out active maneuvers. It is capable of intercepting reconnaissance aircraft even at very low altitudes. Production of the MiG-29 continues to this day. In total, more than 1,500 air units were issued.
7. MiG-23 | Speed 2,445 km / h
Among the fastest fighters in the world, Soviet military aircraft MiG-23 takes seventh place. A multi-role 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 equal to about 2.35 Maham. The MiG-23 was put into service in the 70s and is still in service with countries such as India, Syria and Libya. A total of 3,630 fighter modifications were made.
6. Typhoon | Speed 2,450 km / h
The sixth position was taken by the German "Typhoon"(Typhoon), entered service with the German Air Force in 2003. The maximum speed of the aircraft at an altitude of 2450 km / h or Mach 2.0. The aircraft is invisible to radars through the use of Stealth technology. Part of the aircraft body is covered with special materials that do not reflect electromagnetic waves. The combat radius in fighter mode is 1390 km. Multipurpose fighter is also in service with Britain, Italy, Austria, Spain and Saudi Arabia. Currently, about 500 Typhoon air units have been produced.
5. Su-27 | Speed 2 875 km / h
The fifth line goes to the Soviet military ship Su-27. The fourth-generation Soviet multi-purpose all-weather fighter, designed to gain superiority in the air, was designed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau in 1977. In 1985, the aircraft entered service with 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 China, Ukraine, India and other states. The maximum speed that the aircraft is capable of is 2876.4 km / h (Mach 2.35). A total of about 809 such air units were produced.
4. Grumman F-14 "Tomcat" | Speed 2,485 km / h
Grumman F-14 Tomcat (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 supplied to Iran, where it is in the arsenal of the state. The fourth generation fighter-interceptor has a system that allows tracking 24 targets, as well as capturing and launching 6 of them simultaneously at different heights and ranges. A total of 712 military units were produced. Cruising speed "Tomcat" - 2485 km / h (Mach 2.34).
3. McDonnell-Douglas F-15 Eagle | Speed 2 650 km / h
American 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. It is currently in service with the US Air Force, where it will remain until 2025. This modification was created by an American company to gain air superiority. The maximum speed that the McDonnell-Douglas F-15 Eagle is capable of at its highest altitude is 2650 km / h (Mach 2.5+). In total, about 1,500 air units were produced. In addition to the United States, fighter jets are operated by Israel, Japan and Saudi Arabia.
2. MiG-25 | Speed 2 700 km / h
MiG-25 ranks second among the fastest fighters in the world. The record figures that were recorded during the flight on a military vessel amounted to 2700 km / h (Mach 3.2). The third-generation Soviet supersonic fighter was designed to intercept American reconnaissance ships. The speed of sound of the MiG-25 equals 3.2 speeds of sound, which allows it to hit targets at an altitude of up to 25 km. The aircraft has been actively involved in many military conflicts. Now the fighter is in service with the Air Force of Russia and Ukraine. A total of about 1,200 air units were produced.
1. MiG-31 | Speed 3,000 km / h
All-weather interceptor fighter MiG-31 tops the ranking 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 uses active and passive radar interference, as well as false thermal targets. The aircraft entered service with 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 high altitude is 3,000 km / h (Mach 2.82). A total of 519 air units were produced.
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