The type has proved a popular option for Russia, as well as China and Indonesia who have also placed orders. This aircraft would be known as the Su-35S and is produced from 2007 to this day. While awaiting the development of the Sukhoi Su-57, Sukhoi decided to develop an interim aircraft which would be a modernized version of the Su-27M. The original version was produced from 1987 to 1995. The Su-35 made its first flight in June of 1988. They decided to rebrand the aircraft as Su-35. After the Soviet Union collapsed, the Soviets were looking for ways to export their technological advancements to the world. The Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E is improved development of the Su-27. Anyway, these are the 18 fastest fighter jets as recorded publicly. Some of these planes only ever existed as experimental aircraft.Īlso note that the performance numbers are often released by official government channels, which may have an agenda… I’ll leave it at that. It does not reflect on other factors such as maneuverability, age, or usability. Please note that this list is ordered purely by top speed of these fighter jets. The following is a list of the top 18 fastest fighter jets in the world. In light of such a basic understanding, jet engineers are continually trying to outdo each other to release the fastest fighter plane possible. If your fighter aircraft doesn’t move as fast as the enemy’s, there can be grave consequences. Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird (2,500 mph)įighter jets depend on speed for survival. North American XB-70 Valkyrie (2,050 mph) General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark (1650 mph) McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II (1,472 mph)
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