Mach 2+ Monsters: Ranking the World’s Fastest Fighter Jets (U.S., Russia, China & More)
The MiG-25 “Foxbat” holds the record as the fastest operational fighter at Mach 2.83, with one reaching Mach 3.2 during a 1976 defection to Japan. Russia’s MiG-31 matches that speed and remains in service. The F-15 Eagle, Su-27 family, and F-14 Tomcat follow, with top speeds ranging from Mach 2.5 to 2.34. The F-22 Raptor is the fastest stealth fighter, reaching Mach 2.25.