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Mach 3.55: How Fast Can the SR-71 Blackbird Really Fly?

The SR-71 Blackbird, the world’s fastest air-breathing manned aircraft, held its speed record not because of its airframe’s ...
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How Fast Is Saab’s JAS 39 Gripen Fighter Jet?

Key Points and Summary - The Swedish JAS 39 Gripen is arguably one of the world's most underrated fourth-generation-plus fighter jets. -Designed by Saab, the Gripen is not only fast (Mach 2) and ...