There are three aircraft in this list. So, the developed supersonic interceptor MiG-25 was on the third line. Its normal cruising speed is known to be Mach 2,8. Also included in this rating and the French liner “Concorde”. It is noted that he is able to reach speeds above Mach 2.
The fastest aircraft in the world, according to the authors of The National Interest, is the American strategic reconnaissance aircraft SR-71 Blackbird. Sources say that this machine was able to accelerate to Mach 3,3. Moreover, one of the pilots of this aircraft stated that he was able to accelerate to Mach 3,6, but he could not prove it.
