We take a look at the ten fastest planes ever flown. Though some uncrewed aircraft (like the X-43) have flown faster, they ...

India’s scramjet success proves hypersonic strength, but turbine complexity keeps fighter engines a tough challenge.

Since the advent of the fighter jet, these aircraft have always pushed the boundaries of technology, power, and ultimately speed Combat aircraft have always been the measure of superiority in the ...

Despite claims of Mach 2.54, pilots report that the fastest speeds achieved in practice are Mach 2.25–2.3 in brand-new ...

In recent years, China has made remarkable strides in military aviation, developing some of its most advanced fighter jets to date, such as the Chengdu J-10C "Vigorous Dragon," the JF-17 "Thunder," ...

Military aviation is filled with aircraft that keep flying long after their first flight, shaping how newer fighters are ...

The refinement of the fighter jet seems to have happened at a blistering pace. The world's first operative fighter jet was Germany's Messerschmitt Me 262, which took to the skies during the latter ...

As a fighter jet, the F-15 needs to have a massive amount of fuel, especially when it is traveling at supersonic speeds.