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The F-15 Eagle is one of the worlds fastest operational fighter jets with a top speed of Mach 2.5.
The Lockheed YF-12 interceptor, one of the predecessors of the SR-71 "Blackbird" was approved for acquisition by the USAF back in the 1960's, but due to government intervention the order for 100 planes was canceled. The YF-12 was reportedly capable of Mach 3.35.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe fastest air breathing plane in the USAF inventory is the SR-71 Blackbird. The Blackbird has a proven top speed of Mach 3.4+.
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What is the best plane in the air force?
Back in 60's SR71 Blackbird but today the F-22 Raptor by US airforce opinions.
Can something stop the US Air Force?
No. Nothing can stop the United States Air Force. The United States Air Force is one of the most powerful air arm in the World. Nothing can stop the US Air Force.
What is the lowest rank of officer in the Air Force?
The US Air Force was created from the US Army Air Corps, and the Army ranks were retained, so 2nd lieutenant is the lowest. The term 3rd lieutenant is used, but it applies to Air Force cadets (not officers yet) training on US Air Force bases.
Is there a US Air Force base in denmark?
No.
Was the US Air Force once part of the US Army?
The Army initiated the Army Air Corps which changed into the United States Air Force after World War II. Viper1
How big is the US air force?
Bigger than a plane
What is the name of the plane that the president of US used officially?
Air Force One
What is the name of plane that the president of US uses officially?
Air Force One
What is the name and type of the airplane that the US president uses?
The name of the US President's airplane is Air Force One. The current plane is a modified Boeing 747-200 designated by the Air Force as a VC-25A. Technically any plane is which the US President flies is temporarily designated Air Force One.
Fact about the P-51 Mustang?
It was the premier long range fighter plane of the US Army Air Force in WW2. It was designed for the RAF to their specifications and adopted by the US Army Air Force.
What is the US president's plane called?
The plane is called Air Force One. It is actually more than one plane.They are Boeing 747-400s .
What is the fastest way to travel from the US to Russia plane car or boat?
Type your answer here... plane
Name of president's Jet?
The plane used to transport the President is always called Air Force One, irrespective of which particular plane he's in. It is generally a Boeing 747-200 modified with special equipment such in-flight refueling. To be more technical, it is Air Force One if he is on an Air Force Plane, Marine One when he is on the helicopter, or Navy One if he is on a Navy plane. The "one" gives the aircraft priority in aviation hierarchy (the smaller the number, the higher the priority).
Does pres. bush get to keep air force one?
No. Air force one is only for the current US President. However, after the inauguration of Obama, the air plane that usually acts as air force one does offer to transport Bush to whatever he's home destination is one last time.
What keeps planes in the air if gravity pulls us down?
A plane is designed so that when it moves forward the air moving across its wings creates an upward force called lift, which counteracts the force of gravity.
What is the best plane in the air force?
Back in 60's SR71 Blackbird but today the F-22 Raptor by US airforce opinions.
What pushes the plane forward?
force applied by us
