This Supersonic Warplane Flies Over 2,100 MPH

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• We used data from the Modern Aircraft, Helicopters & Drones, a list compiled by Military Factory.
• These cutting-edge fighters are equipped with heavy firepower and can reach unbelievable speeds.
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Air forces around the world utilize fighter planes to establish air superiority, control air space on a battlefield, and observe enemy behavior. In World War I, aircraft were introduced for reconnaissance purposes. By World War II, airplanes carried troops and weapons, becoming a pivotal piece in winning the war.

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has carried on for over two years. Russia has utilized its newest fighter jet, the Sukhoi fighter (Felon), which was introduced in 2019 and has been wielded with incredible speeds of 1,600 mph and higher. However, Ukraine has been able to withstand them and has even been able to take one down.

Speed is just one element of what makes today’s warplanes so impressive. As technology continues to improve and evolve, nations are developing even more advanced weaponry. These cutting-edge fighters are equipped with heavy firepower and can reach unbelievable speeds.

To identify the fastest warplanes in the world today, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed Modern Aircraft, Helicopters & Drones, a list compiled by Military Factory, an online database of military vehicles, aircraft, arms, and more. We ranked military aircraft by their top speed. In addition, we only considered aircraft currently in service with a top speed of over 1,500 miles per hour. Supplemental information about the year entered service, crew, type, roles, and which nations employ these aircraft also came from the Military Factory.

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The warplanes included in this list are the fastest and most advanced military aircraft today. Not only can they provide insights into technological innovations and engineering, but they also reflect global affairs and military spending.

Here are the fastest warplanes in the world today.

20. Lockheed F-16I Sufa (Storm)

IA... (CC BY 4.0) by Major Ofer, Israeli Air Force

• Top speed: 1,501 mph
• Type: Lightweight multirole fighter
• Year entered service: 2004
• Roles: Air-to-air combat fighter, interception
• Crew: 2
• Militaries using: Israel

19. IAI Kfir (Lion Cub)

IAI Kfir 1 (CC BY 2.0) by Tony Hisgett

• Top speed: 1,516 mph
• Type: Multi-role combat aircraft
• Year entered service: 1976
• Roles: Air-to-air combat fighter, interception, ground attack (bombing, strafing), intelligence-surveillance-reconnaissance
• Crew: 1
• Militaries using: Ecuador, Israel, Sri Lanka, The United States

18. Mikoyan MiG-29 (Fulcrum)

• Top speed: 1,519 mph
• Type: Lightweight multirole fighter
• Year entered service: 1984
• Roles: Air-to-air combat fighter, interception, ground attack (bombing, strafing)
• Crew: 1
• Militaries using: 27 nations, including Germany, Russia, and Ukraine

17. Grumman F-14 Tomcat

• Top speed: 1,544 mph
• Type: Swing-wing carrier-borne fleet defense fighter
• Year entered service: 1974
• Roles: Air-to-air combat fighter, interception, ground attack (bombing, strafing), maritime
• Crew: 2
• Militaries using: Iran, The United States (retired)

16. Eurofighter Typhoon (EF2000)

EGVA - Eurofighter Typhoon EF2... (CC BY 2.0) by Steve Lynes

• Top speed: 1,550 mph
• Type: Multi-role combat aircraft
• Year entered service: 2003
• Roles: Air-to-air combat fighter, interception, ground attack (bombing, strafing), anti-ship, training
• Crew: 1
• Militaries using: 9 nations, including Germany, Spain, and The United Kingdom

15. Shenyang (AVIC) J-16 (Red Eagle)

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• Top speed: 1,552 mph
• Type: Multi-role strike fighter
• Year entered service: 2013
• Roles: Air-to-air combat fighter, ground attack (bombing, strafing)
• Crew: 2
• Militaries using: China

14. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 (Flogger)

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogge... (CC BY 2.0) by Clemens Vasters

• Top speed: 1,553 mph
• Type: Swing-wing fighter-interceptor
• Year entered service: 1970
• Roles: Air-to-air combat fighter, interception, ground attack (bombing, strafing)
• Crew: 1
• Militaries using: 35 nations, including Russia, Ukraine, and The United States

13. Mitsubishi F-2

Mitsubishi F-2 at Guam (Cropped) (CC BY-SA 3.0) by Hohum

• Top speed: 1,553 mph
• Type: Multi-role fighter
• Year entered service: 2000
• Roles: Air-to-air combat fighter, interception, anti-ship
• Crew: 1
• Militaries using: Japan

12. Shenyang (AVIC) J-11 (Flanker B+)

J-11... (CC BY 4.0) by Mil.ru

• Top speed: 1,553 mph
• Type: Multi-role combat aircraft
• Year entered service: 1998
• Roles: Air-to-air combat fighter
• Crew: 1
• Militaries using: China

11. Sukhoi Su-27 (Flanker)

• Top speed: 1,553 mph
• Type: Multi-role fighter
• Year entered service: 1985
• Roles: Air-to-air combat fighter, interception, ground attack (bombing, strafing), anti-ship, maritime, training
• Crew: 1
• Militaries using: 13 nations, including China, Russia, and Ukraine

10. Sukhoi Su-33 (Flanker-D)

• Top speed: 1,553 mph
• Type: Carrier-based air defense fighter
• Year entered service: 1994
• Roles: Air-to-air combat fighter, interception, ground attack (bombing, strafing), maritime
• Crew: 1
• Militaries using: Russia

9. Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor

08-4158 Lockheed Martin F-22 R... (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Tomu00c3u00a1s Del Coro

• Top speed: 1,599 mph
• Type: Air dominance fighter
• Year entered service: 2005
• Roles: Air-to-air combat fighter, interception
• Crew: 1
• Militaries using: United States

8. Sukhoi Su-57 (Felon)

• Top speed: 1,616 mph
• Type: Multi-role stealth aircraft
• Year entered service: 2019
• Roles: Air-to-air combat fighter, interception
• Crew: 1
• Militaries using: Russia

7. Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) F-15E Strike Eagle

• Top speed: 1,653 mph
• Type: Strike fighter aircraft
• Year entered service: 1988
• Roles: Air-to-air combat fighter, ground attack (bombing, strafing)
• Crew: 2
• Militaries using: 6 nations, including The United States, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea

6. McDonnell Douglas F-15I (Ra am)

IAF... (CC BY-SA 4.0) by Zachi Evenor

• Top speed: 1,656 mph
• Type: Strike fighter aircraft
• Year entered service: 1996
• Roles: Air-to-air combat fighter
• Crew: 2
• Militaries using: Israel

5. Mitsubishi F-15J (Peace Eagle)

• Top speed: 1,656 mph
• Type: Air superiority fighter
• Year entered service: 1981
• Roles: Air-to-air combat fighter, intelligence-surveillance-reconnaissance, training
• Crew: 1
• Militaries using: Japan

4. Boeing F-15EX Eagle II

• Top speed: 1,864 mph
• Type: Multi-role fighter aircraft
• Year entered service: 2021
• Roles: Air-to-air combat fighter, interception, ground attack (bombing, strafing)
• Crew: 1
• Militaries using: Egypt, Qatar, United States

3. Mikoyan MiG-31 (Foxhound)

MiG... (CC BY-SA 3.0) by Vitaly Kuzmin

• Top speed: 1,864 mph
• Type: Long-range high-speed interception aircraft
• Year entered service: 1979
• Roles: Air-to-air combat fighter, interception
• Crew: 2
• Militaries using: Kazakhstan, Russia

2. Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) F-15 Eagle

• Top speed: 1,875 mph
• Type: Multi-role air superiority fighter
• Year entered service: 1976
• Roles: Air-to-air combat fighter, interception, ground attack (bombing, strafing)
• Crew: 1 or 2
• Militaries using: 7 nations, including The United States, Japan, and Singapore

1. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 (Foxbat)

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25, NATO ... (CC BY 2.0) by Clemens Vasters

• Top speed: 2,156 mph
• Type: Supersonic interceptor
• Year entered service: 1972
• Roles: Interception, intelligence-surveillance-reconnaissance
• Crew: 1
• Militaries using: 13 nations, including Georgia, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine