The Soviet supersonic combat aircraft MiG-25, developed in the USSR in the 60s, still remains the fastest. It is inferior to the American F-22 and F-35 fighters. This is according to the Jetify portal.
The maximum speed of the MiG-25 is Mach 3.2. For comparison, the F-15 can reach a speed of Mach 2.5, the F-22 Mach 2.0, and the F-35 only Mach 1.6. The 60s aircraft turned out to be twice as fast as the modern F-35.
About the Supersonic MiG-25 Aircraft
The aircraft was developed at OKB-155. The MiG-25 was produced in two versions: a reconnaissance bomber and an interceptor. The first was in service with the Russian Aerospace Forces until 2013, the second until the mid-90s.
MiG-25 Characteristics:
Aircraft length — 19.75 m
Wingspan — 14.02 m
Takeoff weight without external suspensions — 34,920 kg
Practical ceiling of height — 20,700 m
Maximum operational overload — +3.8G
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