While newer fighter jets like the U.S.-made F-22 Raptor or F-35 Lightning II probably come to mind, the record for speed actually belongs to a Cold War-era spy plane. The Lockheed Martin SR-71 ...

The United States-made supersonic SR-71 'Blackbird' combat aircraft is known for being the fastest operational aircraft in the world. It is capable of reaching a maximum speed of Mach 3.2. Known ...