Other than spacecraft, aircraft are the fastest vehicles, leaving cars and bikes for dust. We take a look at the ten fastest planes ever flown. Though some uncrewed aircraft (like the X-43) have flown ...

The history of military aviation is, in a few ways, a story of pushing speed to its limits.

The rather short-lived Concorde has set the standard for speed when it comes to civilian aircraft. With a maximum cruise speed of Mach 2.04 (1,350 mph/2,179 kph) at an altitude of 60,000 feet (18,288 ...

The incredible power of the fastest jet in the USAF.

Curious about how fast planes go when they take off and land? Explore real speed ranges for commercial jets.

Most of us average Joes don't usually get to learn the names of people who own private jets, for various reasons. It seems, though, that the launch into service of the fastest civil aircraft since the ...

The Boeing 747-8's innovative raked wingtips offer a sleek, integrated solution to reduce induced drag.

F-15E Strike Eagles, the fastest crewed aircraft in the US Air Force, are designed for air-to-air and air-to-ground combat in ...