10. Sukhoi Su-27
A modern Soviet / Russian interceptor capable of performing the tasks of an air superiority fighter. He was able to reach the maximum speed at high altitudes (over 3,500 m).

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- maximum speed: 2,450 km/h
- rate of climb: 250 m/s
- maximum ceiling: 19,000 m
- range: 3,750 km
- years of production: 1980-2019
9. General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark
American long-range aircraft, used as a strategic, reconnaissance, attack bomber. In 1998 he was withdrawn from service with the United States Army.
- maximum speed: 2,660 km/h
- rate of climb: 132 m/s
- maximum ceiling: 17,270 m
- range: 5,184 km
- years of production: 1967
8. McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
American tactical multi-role fighter designed by McDonnell Douglas.
- maximum speed: 2,667.5 km/h
- rate of climb: 300 m/s
- maximum ceiling: 19,200 m
- range: 4,631 km
- years of production: from 1972
7. Mikoyan MiG-25
A USSR-designed supersonic fighter and reconnaissance aircraft.
- maximum speed: 3,000 km/h
- rate of climb: 208 m/s
- maximum ceiling: 20,700 m
- range: 1,860 km
- years of production: 1964-1984
6. North American XB-70 Valkyrie
An American supersonic experimental aircraft from the early 1960s.
- maximum speed: 3,309 km/h
- rate of climb: ???
- maximum ceiling: 23,600 m
- range: 6,900 km
- years of production: ???
5. Bell X-2
An experimental American plane.
- maximum speed: 3,370 km/h
- rate of climb: ???
- maximum ceiling: 38,466 m
- range: ???
- years of production: ???
4. Mikoyan MiG-31
Heavy interceptor of Soviet construction.

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- maximum speed: 3,466.8 km/h
- rate of climb: 208 m/s
- maximum ceiling: 20,600 m
- range: 5,000 km
- years of production: 1977-1994
3. Lockheed YF-12
American prototype interceptor.
- maximum speed: 3,661 km/h
- rate of climb: 60 m/s
- maximum ceiling: 27,400 m
- range: 4,800 km
- years of production: ???
2. Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
The longest strategic reconnaissance aircraft ever entered into operational service in the Air Force.
- maximum speed: 4,000 km/h
- rate of climb: 60 m/s
- maximum ceiling: 26,000 m
- range: 5,230 km
- years of production: ???
1. North American X-15
American test rocket plane.
- maximum speed: 7,270 km/h
- rate of climb: 300 m/s
- maximum ceiling: 108,000 m
- range: 450 km
- years of production: ???
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