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Last Updated:March 05, 2026, 20:22 IST
As war between US-Israel and Iran and Russia-Ukraine continues, explore world’s fastest fighter jets that rule modern air warfare.
F-22 Raptor, a fifth-generation stealth fighter, has a speed of Mach 2.25 and long-range cruising ability besides carrying a whole load of missiles on board. Its design incorporates stealth features, supercruise capability (sustained supersonic flight without afterburners), and advanced avionics. (Image: US Air Force/X)
The MiG-29 Fulcrum, built by the USSR, is a lightweight fighter that can fly 1,500km on a tank of fuel and be refuelled whilst in the air. It is also very fast - with a top speed of Mach 2.3. According to Eurasian Times, the IAF used the aircraft in the Kargil War between India and Pakistan mainly to escort Mirage 2000s conducting precision strikes with laser-guided bombs. (Image: Indian Air Force/X)
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker has the top speed on Mach 2.35. It boasts an impressive range and good manoeuvrability in flight. Its climbing abilities are legendary, reaching a mind-blowing 12km altitude in less than a minute. (Image: Royal Air Force/X)
The F-15 Eagle is a twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter jet originally developed by McDonnell Douglas, which later merged with Boeing. The U.S. Air Force first flew it in 1972, and it entered active service in 1976. It was built with one core goal in mind: air superiority. That means its primary job is to control the sky, keeping enemy aircraft from operating freely in a given area. (Image: AFP)
The top speed of MiG-25 Foxbat, considered to be the third-fastest jet fighter, is 2,190mph. It is, however, no longer is production and in limited service. (Image: AFP)
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