In the past, people used to just dream about inventing a machine that would be able to take them across oceans, continents, and even just over short distances. Suffice to say, the world has truly come a long way since the invention of the first flying machine.
Now, there are planes that not only can take people across oceans, but they can get it done going at supersonic speed (the speed which exceeds the speed of sound). You will see a military plane in the sky streaked slim, even for several types of military aircraft, you probably do not 'have time' to look while it fly. Let's check out the second list of the 10 fastest military planes in the world, all of which break the speed of sound (Mach 1 is equivalent to 1,225 kph).
Now, there are planes that not only can take people across oceans, but they can get it done going at supersonic speed (the speed which exceeds the speed of sound). You will see a military plane in the sky streaked slim, even for several types of military aircraft, you probably do not 'have time' to look while it fly. Let's check out the second list of the 10 fastest military planes in the world, all of which break the speed of sound (Mach 1 is equivalent to 1,225 kph).
6. Su-24 Fencer - Mach 2.4
The
Su-24 Fencer is a Soviet-made aircraft that was originally intended to
rival the U.S. aircraft, the F-111. However Fencer prove that it is much
better, much faster, smaller, lighter, and more powerful than the
F-111. In fact, the Fencer is often referred to as the most dangerous
aircraft ever owned by the Soviet Union.
Su-24 Fencer, Frontline Bomber. (Picture from: http://www.enemyforces.net/) |
Cockpit view of Su-24 Fencer. (Picture from: http://www.reocities.com/) |
The
Su-24 Fencers built as many as 1,400 units. The aircraft is still used
by the Russian Air Force as well as the Ukrainian Air Force. The
aircraft used in 2008 during the conflict in Georgia. In addition to
these countries, places like Iran, Algeria, Iraq, Libya, Belarus, and
many other countries still use aircraft to their military.
5. F-111 Aardvark - Mach 2.5
The
F-111 Aardvark is perhaps best known for the design of two-crew cockpit
modules that are designed to be removed in an emergency. First designed
the early 1960s by General Dynamics, the F-111 Aardvark, despite having
an odd name, Aardvark is a strategic bomber used a lot in that time.
F-111 Aardvark dropping high-drag bombs. (Picture from: http://opishposh.com/) |
Cockpit view of F-111 Aardvark. (Picture from: http://jet-airlinezz.blogspot.com.es/) |
4. F-15 Eagle - Mach 2.5
The
aircraft to replace the F-4 Phantom is already out of date, the U.S.
Air Force for advanced fighter aircraft superior to the long-distance
cruising ability. In 1965 the demand was made, only seven years later,
the plane was already flying for the first time and joined the military
in 1979.
F-15 Eagle in flight. (Picture from: http://opishposh.com/) |
Cockpit view of F-15 Eagle. (Picture from: http://www.fiddlersgreen.net/) |
Today,
the F-15 Eagle is one of the few aircraft that are still in use by U.S.
forces, including National Guard and Air Force. The Eagle is often
regarded as one of the most successful aircraft that ever made. This
aircraft has more than 100 successful missions since its debut. Widely
used in the Middle East conflict in the past. In the Iraq war and
missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom, the F-15 has proven to be a vital
element to success in the war. Outside the U.S., many countries decided
to keep using the F-15. Including Japan, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.
3. MiG-31 Foxhound - Mach 2.83
Its
first debuted on September 16, 1975, the MiG-31 Foxhound was made to
replace the MiG-25. Its job to intercept the foreign aircraft at high
speed and thwart cruise missiles and low-flying aircraft. Although at
first glance similar to the MiG-25 but the Foxhound has undergone a major
refurbishment. This aircraft is made larger than the MiG-25.
MiG-31 Foxhoud, Long-range interceptor. (Picture from: http://opishposh.com/) |
Cockpit view of MiG-31 Foxhound. (Picture from: http://www.testpilot.ru/) |
Today,
Russia, Kazakhstan, and rely Syria have using the MiG-31 aircraft.
Russia has about 286 units were used for their military purposes, with
an additional reserve of 100 units. Kazakhstan also has some the
Foxhounds, but many are not operating, but the state plans to fix about
10 units that will use their Air Force. Syria does not have Foxhounds,
but they have booked this plane.
2. MiG-25R Foxbat-B - Mach 3.2
In
1959, the Soviet Union focused on the creation of fighter that can be
used to intercept and surveillance activities as well. Like several
other Russian aircraft, this aircraft was created to rival the U.S.
aircraft such as the Lockheed SR-71 and North American XB-70.
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Cockpit view of MiG-25R Foxbat-B. (Picture from: http://www.ucuyorum.com/) |
The MiG-25R Foxbat is also able to use the bombs to bomb stationary free fall from a height of 65,000 feet while still flying at supersonic speeds. There are also systems installed which allows the aircraft to drop 10 bombs at once.
Various
countries around the world still use the MiG-25R. Places such as
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Syria, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Algeria all have
access to the aircraft. Of course, major Russian as the aircraft
craftsmen still continue to use it. (See the fastest plane in the world.) *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES]
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