2006-12-13 05:17:20 · 5 answers · asked by roushaan t 1 in Environment
the fastest plane is the typhoon, yet there are many but they use after burner to achieve that speed which last for a few seconds
Whereas typhoon does not use after burner hence it is the fastest plane
2006-12-14 00:12:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If I remember correctly, the fastest plane in the world that was strictly jet propelled, was the SR-71 Blackbird, A USAF recon plane that was decomissioned in the mid '80's. I have seen quite a few reports on the specifications, and if I remember correctly, the official specs placed it at Mach 5, but unconfirmed reports from actual pilots claimed it would travel upwards of Mach 7 in the highest reaches of atmosphere where the air is thinner.
2006-12-13 13:29:39 · answer #2 · answered by Simple Man Of God 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fastest plane is the X-43 it is unmanned though:
X-43 (Unmanned) Mach 9.8 110,000 feet Max. Altitude
Although the X-15 is the fastest manned at: Mach 6.72 354,200 feet Max. Altitude
2006-12-13 13:26:52 · answer #3 · answered by Kamakize 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I would say it is the Space Shuttle. Of course, when it is traveling fast, it isn't doing so under its own power. Still, it flies pretty darn fast. And slows down pretty darn fast.
2006-12-13 13:36:42 · answer #4 · answered by p_carroll 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-13 13:43:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋