10 Fastest Military aircraft in the world (Part-2)

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).

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/)

This aircraft is the advantage that it is able to reach Mach 2.4 at low altitude, while not many planes are able to do so. It takes a certain height to be able to fly at supersonic speeds. The Fencer is also equipped with a laser-designators missiles that have a better accuracy. This technology along with radars make the Fencer so powerful. Although its maiden flight on July 2, 1967, the Fencer formally introduced to the world in 1974.

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/)

First flight on December 21, 1964 and taken to join the military in July 1967. Purpose built F-111 is a long-range interceptor for the U.S. Navy and Air Force bombers. But then, the plane only beneficial to the Air Force because when assembled and ready to be put into the carrier deck of the Navy aircraft carrier, they are considered too heavy to be used.

Cockpit view of F-111 Aardvark. (Picture from: http://jet-airlinezz.blogspot.com.es/)

During the Vietnam War, the F-111 the most widely used, but due to high operating costs, the aircraft slowly retired. United States Air Force stopped using the plane in 1998. Australia still use quite a small fleet of F-111C, but the country stopped using it by the end of 2010 and replaced by the F-35.

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/)

McDonnell Douglas, a company known as a Boeing maker, making wings of the plane that has the extraordinary agility to aircraft size about 64 meter long and 42-foot wingspan. Although the aircraft is larger than the average size of most aircraft, the use of titanium as well as a customized jet engine compression allows the aircraft to reach speeds of Mach 2.5 in a short time. However, Eagle only able to advance about 1.78 mach when loaded weapon.

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/)

The aircraft that has the ability to fly at supersonic speeds, even at low altitudes. The aircraft also has been given a new machine with a large capacity and sophisticated radar tracking system that makes Foxhound much more reliable and efficient in his work. Officially entered the military in 1983, Foxhound slowly replacing the use of MiG-25. About 400-500 units of the MiG-31 was created for the Soviet Union / Russia.

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.

MiG-25R Foxbat-B, Interceptor and Reconnaissance Aircraft. (Picture from: http://opishposh.com/)

Cockpit view of MiG-25R
Foxbat-B. (Picture from:  
http://www.ucuyorum.com/)

In March 1964, the MiG-25R Foxbat perform its maiden flight in 1969 and promptly, signed legislation to allow testing of aircraft with reconnaissance capabilities and tests carried out in 1970. In 1972 the design refinement has been used by the Soviet Air Force. The aircraft is equipped with an automatic fire control system and large radar system with look-down and shoot-down after 1980 when all MiG updated.

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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