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 race to build the fastest fighter jets on Earth has produced machines that barely seem compatible with human reflexes. From Cold War interceptors to stealthy air superiority icons, these aircraft ...

The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet has made a name for itself as a powerhouse in the U.S. Navy since its introduction in 1999 Since its introduction in 1999, the Super Hornet has been pivotal in a number of ...

As is to be expected, the United States military has a wide range of aircraft at its disposal. From slow propeller-powered trainers like the T-6 Texan II to giants like the B-52 Stratofortress, a ...

The C-27 Spartan has a proven track record with militaries around the world and is a favorite among US Special Forces This tactical transport aircraft was originally developed in the 1990s to fill the ...

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 ...

Military fighter jets are among the fastest aircraft in the history of aviation. But for some of these planes in the early 1990s, their incredible speed made them a target for enemy radar. One example ...

Gulfstream announced today that its ultra-long-range, ultra-large-cabin Gulfstream G650 achieved Mach 0.995 as part of its 1,800-hour flight-test programme. The aircraft achieved this speed during ...

There is this habit business jet makers have of racing their planes through the sky in the hopes of setting new speed records between different points on this planet. Such achievements surely build a ...

The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet has been the U.S. Navy’s workhorse since 1999. Larger and more capable than its predecessor the original Hornet, it brings a bigger airframe, more fuel, increased payload, ...