While this fighter jet is fast, it isn’t the fastest – not even close. Speed: Mach 2.25; The Sukhoi is a heavy fighter that prioritizes maneuverability and long-range engagement.

That makes it the second fastest jet on Earth behind only the SR-71. The fighter jet has been deployed by multiple militaries since its first flight in 1964. MiGs are primarily used in Russia.

To determine the 30 fastest modern fighter jets, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed Military Factory’s catalogs of third, fourth, and fifth generation aircraft. We ranked each aircraft by its maximum speed.

Depending on what sources you are looking at, the maximum speeds of jets can differ. For some, the Chengdu J-10 is marked as the fastest single-engine fighter jet currently in service.

When it comes to the question of the fastest fighter jet, you can choose to compare only those fighter jets that are still in service, or you can consider every last jet fighter that's ever graced the ...

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Jet fighters exhibit remarkable speeds and technological prowess. Top jets like the F-22 Raptor, MiG-29, SR-71 Blackbird, and NASA's X-43 demonstrate speeds from Mach 2.25 to Mach 9.6, showcasing ...

Depending on what sources you are looking at, the maximum speeds of jets can differ. For some, the Chengdu J-10 is marked as the fastest single-engine fighter jet currently in service.