"Supercruise is central to the F-22 Raptor's combat prowess. It allows the jet to maintain supersonic speeds without afterburner, which in turn enables the Raptor to close on targets quicker with lower fuel costs and reduced detectability. The F-22 is easily one of the fastest fighters in the US Air Force's arsenal, but it is in fact overshadowed by another speedster in the force."
"To identify the fastest aircraft in the U.S. Air Force, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the 2025 World Air Forces report from FlightGlobal, an aviation and aerospace industry publication. We ranked these aircraft according to top speed. We also included supplemental data on the type of aircraft, active aircraft, and armament, if applicable. We excluded trainer aircraft. Here is a look at the fastest aircraft in the U.S. Air Force:"
"Understanding the aircraft in the US Air Force is important because these aircraft play a pivotal role in maintaining national security and global stability. Each aircraft is designed for specific missions, from air superiority to strategic bombing and reconnaissance, which are essential for defending the country and projecting power abroad. Also knowing which aircraft are in service give context to military capabilities and a better understanding of national defense."
Supercruise allows the F-22 Raptor to maintain supersonic speeds without afterburner, enabling faster target closure, lower fuel consumption, and reduced detectability. The F-22 ranks among the fastest fighters in the US Air Force but is surpassed by another aircraft in peak speed. A top-speed ranking of US Air Force aircraft used the 2025 World Air Forces report from FlightGlobal and excluded trainer aircraft. Supplemental data included aircraft type, number active, and armament where applicable. The list spans utility helicopters like the UH-1N Twin Huey, which has a top speed of 150 mph, up through high-speed fighters and reconnaissance platforms that define strategic and tactical roles.
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