Best Supersonic

The Aerospatiale-BAC Concorde was a turbojet-powered supersonic passenger airliner developed jointly by France and the United Kingdom. It is distinguished by its ogival delta wing design and droop nose, enabling it to cruise at speeds up to Mach 2. Entering commercial service in 1976, the aircraft w...

Robert H. Widmer was an American aeronautical engineer whose career included senior design work at Convair and General Dynamics. He led the design effort for the Convair B-58 Hustler, a delta-winged strategic bomber that became the first operational bomber capable of sustained flight at Mach 2. His...

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed was a single-engine, jet fighter aircraft developed in the Soviet Union, renowned for its ruggedness and operational use by numerous air forces despite its aging design and limitations.

The Tupolev Tu-160, known by the NATO reporting name Blackjack, is a supersonic, variable-sweep wing heavy strategic bomber developed by the Soviet Union. Entering service in the 1980s, it holds the distinction of being the largest and heaviest combat aircraft, as well as the fastest bomber currentl...

The Concorde was a British-French supersonic airliner developed jointly by Air France and British Airways. It achieved speeds of Mach 2.04, enabling transatlantic flights in approximately 3.5 hours – significantly reducing travel times compared to conventional aircraft. Its unique capability made it...

The Boeing EA-18G Growler is a heavily modified version of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, specifically designed for electronic warfare and intelligence gathering. Its advanced radar, signal processing capabilities, and jamming systems allow it to disrupt enemy communications and defenses while simultan...

The F-105 Thunderchief was a heavily armed, twin-engine supersonic fighter-bomber primarily used extensively during the Vietnam War, renowned for its ability to deliver massive ordnance at high altitudes and its challenging operational environment.

Christine Darden is an American mathematician and aerospace engineer who conducted a distinguished 40-year career at NASA's Langley Research Center. Joining the agency in 1967 as a research data analyst, she transitioned to engineering and dedicated much of her career to researching high-speed aerod...

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 is a Soviet single-engine supersonic interceptor and fighter aircraft that completed its first flight in 1955. Featuring a distinctive delta wing and tailless configuration, the aircraft was designed for high speed and rapid interception. Produced in massive quantities, o...

Mashed: Drive to Survive is a top-down vehicular combat racing game developed by Supersonic Software and published by Empire Interactive in 2004 for PlayStation 2 and Xbox. Up to four players compete on a single screen, with the goal of staying on track while opponents are eliminated or left behind....

The English Electric Lightning, later known as the BAC Lightning, was a British Cold War-era supersonic interceptor aircraft operated by the Royal Air Force. Entering service in 1960, it was the first RAF aircraft capable of sustained Mach 2 flight and remains notable for its exceptional climb rate...

The F-104 Starfighter was a single-seat, twin-engine interceptor aircraft renowned for its exceptionally high speed and distinctive delta wing design, achieving Mach 2+ capabilities during its service with the United States Air Force and other nations.

The Northrop T-38 Talon is an American twin-engine supersonic jet trainer that entered United States Air Force service in 1961. Its tandem cockpit, high performance, and handling characteristics prepare pilots for fast military aircraft, while NASA has also used the type for astronaut proficiency an...

The Rockwell B-1B Lancer is an American four-engine supersonic heavy bomber that entered United States Air Force service in the 1980s. Its variable-sweep wings allow different configurations for takeoff, efficient cruising, and high-speed flight, while its internal bays accommodate a large conventio...

The Dassault Mirage III is a French single-engine, delta-wing supersonic fighter developed during the 1950s and introduced into service in the 1960s. Produced in interceptor, fighter-bomber, reconnaissance, and trainer variants, it combined a compact airframe with high-speed and high-altitude perfor...

The North American F-100 Super Sabre was a supersonic jet fighter and attack aircraft developed during the Korean War, notable for its innovative pulse-jets that evolved into turbojet engines and its pivotal role in early air combat.

American single-engine supersonic interceptor developed by Lockheed, first flown in 1954, notable for its extremely thin straight wing and Mach 2 capability, earning the nickname 'missile with a man in it.'

Soviet supersonic transport that first flew in December 1968, beating Concorde airborne, and briefly carried revenue passengers in 1977–1978.