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During a fly-over request in England, the SR-71 Blackbird spy plane was able to hit speeds as low as 160 knots (equivalent to ...
The incredible story behind the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, one of the most legendary and invulnerable aircraft ever built.
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How Fast Is China’s New J-36 Stealth Fighter?

China is reportedly developing a 6th-generation fighter, the Chengdu J-36, that boasts a stunning top speed of Mach 2.5. -Of course, with this fighter being very new, sources vary on this data point.
The SR-71 Blackbird’s earned world record for speed has never been topped by a successor. The fastest jet to ever fly the skies is surprisingly not a fifth-generation platform designed in the ...
Japan’s Defense Ministry said in a statement on Thursday that a Chinese J-15 fighter jet had made a peculiar approach to a Japanese P-3C patrol aircraft conducting surveillance over the Pacific.