Other than spacecraft, aircraft are the fastest vehicles, leaving cars and bikes for dust. We take a look at the ten fastest planes ever flown. Though some uncrewed aircraft (like the X-43) have flown ...

The history of military aviation is, in a few ways, a story of pushing speed to its limits.

Among the wildest sights in aviation is a high-performance aircraft taking off from a lake or the sea. The exciting ability to take off from water frees aeroplanes from needing a runway, airfield, or ...

The rather short-lived Concorde has set the standard for speed when it comes to civilian aircraft. With a maximum cruise speed of Mach 2.04 (1,350 mph/2,179 kph) at an altitude of 60,000 feet (18,288 ...

The Boeing 747-8's innovative raked wingtips offer a sleek, integrated solution to reduce induced drag.

Curious about how fast planes go when they take off and land? Explore real speed ranges for commercial jets.