Aviation is inseparably linked to the chase of speed. Since the first days of the powered flight, engineers and pilots have ...

The Global 8000 aircraft set its latest speed record en route to the Farnborough International Airshow, where the aircraft ...

Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier flew the Global 800 from Los Angeles to the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK, setting a city pair record.

Key Points and Summary - America still sets the pace in fighter aviation. This rundown highlights the five fastest U.S. jets in 2025—F-15EX Eagle II, F-15E Strike Eagle, F-22 Raptor, F-15C/D Eagle, ...

Other than spacecraft, aircraft are the fastest vehicles, leaving cars and bikes for dust. We take a look at the ten fastest planes ever flown. Though some uncrewed aircraft (like the X-43) have flown ...

The bomber is a menacing sight for any pilot or target on the receiving end of its payload. Aerial combat is only around a century old, but it quickly bisected itself into two distinct aircraft types.

The rather short-lived Concorde has set the standard for speed when it comes to civilian aircraft. With a maximum cruise speed of Mach 2.04 (1,350 mph/2,179 kph) at an altitude of 60,000 feet (18,288 ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. The U.S. Air Force’s F-22 Raptor isn’t just a stealth ...

Speed has always been one of the biggest advantages in warfare. From the early days of jet engines to Cold War arms races, nations pushed aircraft to fly faster and higher than ever thought possible.

With their powerful engines and aerodynamic frames, the following aircraft represent the pinnacle of fighter jet technology in terms of speed and performance. During the Cold War, the United States ...