Top 10 fastest fighter jets in the world

Many of the fastest aircraft's are no longer in use, but they can still be found among the legends of aviation. Design and sophistication of these aircraft left a mark on future models and even the development of new airline technologies that have shaped the 21st century sky.

Flying fighter jets was always a call for selected, and from the end of World War II technology made this aircraft into a "job on the edge of science fiction."






10. Su-27 Flanker

Maximum supersonic speed of Mach 2.35 (1,550 mph, or 2,500 km/h)
First flight in May 1977

9. F-111 Aardvark

Maximum speed of Mach 2.5 (1,650 mph, or 2,655 km/h)

8. F-15 Eagle

Maximum speed greater than Mach 2.5 (1,650 mph, or 2,655 km/h)
First flew in July 1972

7. MiG-31 Foxhound

Maximum speed of Mach 2.83 (1,860 mph, or 3,000 km/h)
First flight in September 1975

6. XB-70 Valkyrie

Maximum speed Mach 3.02 (2,000 mph, or 3,219 km/h)
Range: 6900 km
First flight: 21 September 1964

5. Bell X-2 "Starbuster"

Maximum speed Mach 3.2 (2,094 mph, or 3,370 km/h)
First flight: 18 September 1955

4. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 Foxbat

Maximum speed Mach 3.2 (2,190 mph, or 3,524 km/h)
Range: 2573 km
First flight: March 6, 1964

3. Lockheed YF-12

Maximum speed of Mach 3.2 (2,070 mph, or 3,330 km/h)
First flight: 1963 

2. SR-71 Blackbird

Maximum speed  Mach 3.3 (more than 2,200 mph, or 3,540 km/h)
Range: 5925 km
First flight: 22 December 1964

1. X-15

Maximum speed Mach 6.72, which is 6.72 times the speed of sound, or 4,520 mph (7,274 km/h)
First flight: 8 June 1959         

Top 10 Most Expensive Tanks in The World

Although from the first tank and the Battle of the Somme passed almost 100 years, in the history of warfare there were no weapons that caused greater admiration and awe of these metal monstrosity. This often indestructible vehicle with its appearance has changed the way of war and so sealed their place in every army. How much cost luxury of modern tanks, check the following list of most expensive tanks in the world. It is important to note that all prices are expressed in net value.

10. T-90 AM (Russia) - $4.25 million

Although the Russian T-90 does not represent a technological marvel as some bloke from this list, the T-90 is currently the best-selling tank in the world. According to its characteristics T-90 is one of the most modern tanks in the world, but there are several important flaws such as the concept of accommodation ammunition under the dome, which is extremely dangerous.

T-90 is armed with a gun of 125 mm and can reach a speed of 60-70 km / h depending on the engine.

9. Merkava IV (Israel) - $6 million

Merkava, the pride of the Israeli army, is adapted to desert conditions, and, of course, is largely composed of US parts. In contrast to the standard design with an engine in the back of the tank, the Merkava has engine from the front, which further improves the safety of the crew. With an engine of 1500 hp, it reaches 64 km / h.

Merkava tank is primarily defensive, and for that reason has a rich arsenal of weapons. It is equipped with 120 mm cannon, two machine guns of 7.62 mm and one of 12.7 mm, Merkava hides another surprise inside their cabins. This is a 60 mm mortar is ready to further breaking down all the imagination about the passage of the lines covered. 

8. Arjun MK-II (India) - $6 million

Arjun, an Indian product, but belongs to a higher class of tanks. Armed with the 120 mm gun that can penetrate the thickest armor. Do not rest only on the heavy weaponry there is 7.62 mm machine gun with an explosive charge and an ordinary machine guns of 12.7 mm. Arjun weighs 58.5 tons and despite the slightly greater weight achieved a speed of 70 km / h.  

7. Leopard 2A6 (Germany) - $6.79 million

That Germany is represented in this category took care of Leopard-2. Tank has the latest generation of engines from 1500 HP, which allows him to reach a speed up to 72 km / h, despite the weight of 68 tons. In these 68 tons a large part goes to the armor and therefore the Leopard 2 specializing in close combat. Leopard 2 is armed with a 120 mm gun with two machine guns of 7.62 mm.

6. T-14 Armata (Russia) - $7.9 million

The factory in Nizhny Tagil after production of the first test "armata" said that one cost about 7.9 million dollars, which placed it among the most expensive in the world. But even then the management of the factory explained that when it starts production of large series price of one tank will be much lower.

Russian tank armata superior to all others!

 
5. M1A2 SEP - Abrams (USA) - $8.5 million

This tank is unlike most on this list, see the real war and was considered until recently the best tank in the world. Unfortunately, this belief lasted until the war in Iraq when the Iraqis best use all the disadvantages of the wonders of technology hitting the back part or simply too big dome.

Abrams firepower in its 120 mm cannon, 7.62 mm and 7.12 mm machine guns. Although it it invested all possible miracles of American technology, because of its shortcomings are often a target of war critics. So it is very often compared with the German Leopard 2, which is equal to, if not better in a lot of categories, and almost $ 2 million cheaper. Shielding is mostly made up of depleted uranium, which gives a higher density of steel, a minimum is radioactive.

Knowing the American desire to have all the best horses for riding, soon expected newer version. 

4. Challenger II (United Kingdom) - $8.6 million

Challenger 2 British main battle tank which is currently used by the British Army and Oman. He presents himself as the safest tank in the world as it has never destroyed a single copy. Do not think that this tank has not seen real action, shows his war path that has taken him from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Iraq. Only recently discovered possible lie since it is a copy destroyed, but it happened in a random exchange of fire with other challenger.
Challenger 2 is equipped with a 120 mm gun L30A1, heir cannon L11 applicable on tanks Chieftain and Challenger I. Gun is completely stabilized, and the dome and the gun is powered by electricity. The Dome takes 9 seconds to rotate 360 ​​degrees. The British Army used shells that have a range of up to 8 km and are very effective in shooting buildings and light armored vehicles.
Equipped with modern system that enables shooting from the movement with high probability of first-round hit. The system contains all the most important parts: thermal imaging, laser rangefinder, ballistic computer and electronic equipment with a panoramic thermal imager that allows detection of targets at night and in adverse weather conditions.
The most modern equipment in this miracle of technology is made of so-called sandwich armor which is a closely guarded secret. Enchants information that can withstand up to 14 direct hits of anti-tank missiles.  

3. K2 Black Panther (South Korea) - $8.8 million

The planned number of 390 tanks that will produce South Korea should scare even belligerent Kim Jong-un. This carrion use 120 mm top and almost all of these systems earlier tanks like sandwich armor and night navigation. The biggest problem with the price, is the fact that so far produced only 3 pieces because of problems with the engine so that very little is known about the behavior and capabilities of the Black Panther.  

2. Type 10 (Japan) - $9.4 million

The Type 10 is a 4th generation main battle tank of JSDF produced by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force. Compared with other currently-serving main battle tanks in the JGSDF, the Type 10 has been equipped with enhancements in its capability to respond to anti-tank warfare and other contingencies.It is equipped with Japan Steel Works 120 mm smoothbore cannon with automatic loader, M2HB 12.7 mm machine gun and Type 74 7.62 mm machine gun.

1. AMX-56 Leclerc (France) - $12.6 million

AMX-56 Leclerc main tank of the French army, but also army of the United Arab Emirates. Named after General Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque who during World War II led an armored division for the liberation of Paris.
It is equipped with a special 120 mm cannon that enables the preparation of 22 grenades at a firing 12 rounds per minute. Just in case there are two machine guns of 12.7 mm and 7.62 mm.
Defense tank is controlled by galix system that the preparation has a number of smoke bombs, infrared flash and infantry mines. The shield is composed of titanium armor and special ERA tiles.
With only 56 tons, the Leclerc is very easy compared to other tanks on this list, but the tank that has the best power to weight ratio which allows excellent speed of 72 km / h and range of 550 km. Leclerc also uses the system to reduce exhaust gas so it is very hard to discover by thermal cameras. 

British Intelligence Claim: Russian tank armata superior to all others!

Latest Russian tank T-14, better known as "armata", already startled Western experts. If it's to believe the London "Sunday's telegraph," which refers to an internal document of the Ministry of Defense of the United Kingdom wrote by military intelligence, Russian vehicle is ‘the most revolutionary change in tank design in the last half century’ and leaves the West totally outgunned.

 The authors of the analysis claim that British tanks can hardly oppose the latest Russian. Perhaps British intelligence deliberately scare its citizens because the document raises the question: why the British government does not set itself the goal to create a new tank that could stand up to the "armata"? Generals see problem that tank "Challenger 2" will remain the arms armies of Great Britain until 2035. One such tank costing $ 8.6 million, and since 1993 have so far been produced 440.

"Uralvagon Institute" in Nizhny Tagil in the Sverdlovsk region produces supertenk. It has already signed an agreement on creating 100 "armata" for the Russian army, and by 2025 for the Russian army will be made about 2,500 such tanks. The trial party of twenty "armata" tanks was created 2015. That year, May 9 at Victory Day "armata" the first time "growled" at Red Square and shocked military analysts around the world.

Previous tests "Armata" at the training grounds of the Ministry of Defence has shown great results. Thanks to the stealth technology tank is difficult to see on radar. It has its own radar to detect enemy armored vehicles. Firing guided missiles and has a 125 mm gun. 

- This is the only tank in the world that has in himself an armored capsule that protects the three-member crew even if the tank is hit by a rocket - praise the designers. - Even the most modern helicopter "Apache" can not destroy this tank. Besides that, tank has individual missile defense. "Armata" has a kind of radar had never applied a single tank. Therefore he sees targets in the air, and on the body of the tank is more cameras that allow him 360 degrees view. That tank can share information with other crews during the fight, and in addition has devices to distinguish "his - enemy". It can develop speed up to 90 kilometers, and weighs 48 tons. It can shoot up to eight kilometers in the distance! 

When all tests are complete and State Commission give green light, it can be admitted to the armament of the army of the Russian Federation, "Uralvagon Institute" will begin the mass produced and sold to other countries. The factory in Nizhny Tagil after production of the first test "armata" said that one cost about 7.9 million dollars, which placed it among the most expensive in the world. But even then the management of the factory explained that when it starts production of large series price of a tank will be much lower. 

Russian supertank will go into battle on the part of the market where they sell the best and most expensive tanks - the American "Abrams", German "leopards", as well as those that are considered "first league" among the most dangerous machinery.

Aware that the Russian "armata" is superior, the Germans and the French have decided to jointly plant tank "Leopard-3" for thinking that he could compete with Russian supertank. If adopted their joint concept, mass production would start by 2030. 

Fierce competition

It is interesting that in 1976 the United States considered the possibility of buying the German "Leopard 2AV", but were eventually chosen for their own tank. Led the real competitive war between "General Motors" and "Chrysler", but 1976. "Chrysler" won. Afterwards the tank "abrams" was repeatedly modernized. He has one of the best systems in the world to open fire. The main benefits of laser sight and so-called thermal imaging. It is interesting that the "Abrams" was better than "leopard" in the night shooting, but was weaker in the speed of opening fire at the day time.

When last year represented, the latest version of the German tank "Leopard-2 A7", produced by concern "Krauss-Maffei Wegmann-", he advertised as very well protected against a variety of anti-tank rockets, and that improved shooting on the move. 

7 killer drones that define the future of warfare

If we are to believe some of the greatest minds of our era, it is probably good that artificial intelligence is not yet at that level that we should be worried that would one day these weapons might turn against us. But the future of warfare definitely lies in the weapons that do not require directly the presence of military personnel on the battlefield. In recent years, military forces have invested heavily in the so-called drones, unmanned aircraft that were initially used for the purpose of studying the hostile terrain, and lately more as a craft with the possibility of attacks on military targets. Some of them are still in the testing phase, while others are already in use for years and sow fear battlefields across the globe. Today we bring you the seven deadly drones that clearly indicate the direction of the future of warfare.

Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk

Primarily designed with the aim of monitoring and collecting information in order to replace the famous Lockheed U-2 spy plane, the Global Hawk eventually gets the versions with heavy weapons that can inflict heavy losses to the opponent. The price of each unit is more than $ 100 million, but as it's not managed by pilot, can in the air spend more than 30 hours, during which cover more than 100,000 square kilometers of terrain. Equipped with the most advanced equipment for monitoring, and considering the mission, can carry up to 1,360 kilograms of weapons.

CH-4 (Cai Hong-4)

Chinese spacecraft developed in response to the US MQ-1 Predator unmanned aircraft. The main purpose the reconnaissance, surveillance, information gathering, targeting and attack on military targets on land and water. In the air may spend as much as 38 hours with a maximum range of 3,500 kilometers. The maximum height of flight is 8000 meters and can carry 345 kilograms of weapons, which is quite a burden with regard to the length of the drone only 9 meters. CH-4 has the ability to launch missiles from a height of 5000 meters, with the possibility of errors up to 1.5 meters. One copy is in the composition of the Iraqi army, and is used in the fight against global terrorism. 

MQ-9 Reaper (aka Predator B)

MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle, begin as an ordinary type of Predator unmanned aerial vehicle, with the subsequent improvements probably the most lethal aircraft currently in active military service. Upgraded turbo engine gives it nearly nine times more power than the Predator aircraft type, which allows up to 36 hours of continuous flight of more than 1,300 kilograms of weapons, as many as fifteen times more compared to the Predator aircraft type. It has the ability to launch laser-guided bombs and Hellfire missiles with incredible precision to land, but also military targets in the air. The maximum flight altitude of over 15 kilometers.  

General Atomics Avenger (Predator C)

Developed based on MQ-9 Reaper, Avenger launches a jet engine with exhaust-shaped, in order to reduce heat and radar trace. It has been developed on the basis of "stealth" technology, and storage of weapons found within the craft. With a top speed of flight of 740 km / h, operating height of more than 18 kilometers, and the possibility of staying in the air for more than 20 hours, the Avenger can sneak up on an opponent and inflict enormous damage without even being noticed. Armament Avenger similarly as with the Reaper drones, and internal storage can store about 1,400 kilograms of weapons. Although the first flight took place back in 2009, the Avenger is not yet in active military service. 

BAE Systems “Taranis”

Unmanned future aerial vehicle developed by British company BAE Systems for the British Air Force. Named after the Celtic god of thunder, Taranis, the unmanned aircraft had its first test flight in 2013, until the end of the year they plan to final testing. Although the data on this drone for now quite thin, it is known that it will fly at a speed greater than 1100 km / h and will be used for reconnaissance missions as well as missions of marking targets, and will have the option of attacking ground targets, but also the possibility air combat. As Avenger, using "stealth" technology, and can seamlessly approach to the target and use all of its hidden arsenal.

Boenig Phantom Ray

Boeing project that instills fear into anime Phantom Ray unmanned aerial vehicle that is designed to operate autonomously (without operator assistance), and determines the course of the mission itself. Yes, we are one step closer to machines that think for themselves, and when we consider that these unmanned aircraft can carry more than two tons of weapons, the same to us instantly create a lump in my throat. With the "stealth" technology, the speed of flight of nearly 1000 km / h and a range greater than 2,400 kilometers, just waiting for when a copy can run out of control. The good thing is that this aircraft is still in the testing phase.

Northrop Grumman X-47B

Northrop Grumman response on Boeing Phantom Ray unmanned aircraft, but unlike it, this aircraft is in the active military service of the United States Navy. X-47B's first unmanned aircraft that flew and landed on an aircraft carrier, and it is the first unmanned aerial vehicle which was successfully carried out the maneuver refueling in the air. Unlike the Phantom Ray unmanned airborne vehicles, X47-B is not completely autonomous, but as she used "stealth" technology and can carry more than two tons of weapons. In 2015, the program of development of the aircraft was stopped, and the two produced copies for now remain in active military service. 

Deadliest aircraft's today

Killer combat aircraft's are still the coolest weapons of any battlefields.

Su-35 Flanker E

The most modern version of the best Russian aircraft of all time brought an even greater range, lower radar reflection, more powerful engines, a new, cutting-edge, digital avionics and watch now this - a radar that looks back! Given that the price between 45 and 65 million dollars, which was considerably less in in comparisons with similar Western aircraft, expected to successful sales in foreign markets. In addition to Russia's interest have shown, India, Venezuela, China and Indonesia.

Country of origin: Russia, year of entry into service: 2010, Weight with max. weapons: 25,300 kg, Maximum speed: Mach 2.25.

F-16 Fighting Falcon

The most popular aircraft of today's is Viper, to over 20 customers around the world there are over 4,500 copies. Originally designed as a light-attack aircraft for attacks on ground targets per day, F-16 is due to its characteristics quickly turned into a multipurpose aircraft that at night destroys their targets by large selection of available arsenal. There is no war in which it was not used successfully.

Country of origin: USA, year of entry into service: 1978, Weight with max. weapons: 19.020 kg, Top speed: Mach 2.5.

F-15E Strike Eagle

Attack version of the legendary fighter proved to be equally successful in attacks on ground targets as well as attacks on other aircraft. He hunted SCUD's in Iraq, bombed Taliban strongholds in Afghanistan, attacked the airport in Serbia and destroy tanks in Libya. Selection of the arsenal and the quantity it can take is amazing, the Strike Eagle today, rightly, consider as the most perfect killing machine.

Country of origin: USA, year of entry into service: 1988, Weight with max. weapons: 36.700 kg, Top speed: 2.50 Mach.

F-35 Lightning II

The latest project of the US Air Force is Lightning, which should replace the F-16s. Specificity is the ability of aircraft taking off and landing like a helicopter, which allows him to land and take off from anywhere. It will be manufactured in three versions - a standard version, version for short launches and landings and naval variant for use on aircraft carriers. It is planned to produce 2,500 copies at a cost of over $ 125 million per copy!!!

Country of origin: USA, year of entry into service: 2016, Weight with max. weapons: 22,470 kg, Maximum speed: Mach 1.60.

JAS 39 Gripen

Together with IKEA-TV, Absolut Vodka, hockey and blondes, Gripen is the most famous Swedish export product. Extremely capable aircraft did not experience greater export success because his competition is F-16, which has a lot stronger logistics, and his government pressure the customers. In service in Sweden, South Africa, Czech Republic and Hungary.

Country of origin: Sweden, year of entry into service: 1996, Weight with max. weapons: 14,000 kg, Maximum speed: Mach 2.

Eurofighter Typhoon

A joint project of the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy, had dragged over the years that it was thought that the whole thing will collapse. However, after much delay the first aircraft in 2003 finally began to enter the weapons. In the cockpit Typhoon are the most modern systems, such as voice control, but all of this is resulting in a price of $ 120 million per copy. Quite apart from the three mentioned countries have procured it, and Austria, Spain and Saudi Arabia.

Country of origin: United Kingdom, Germany and Italy, year of entry into service: 2003, Weight with max. weapons: 23,500 kg, Maximum speed: 2.00 Mach. 

MiG-35 Fulcrum F

The most modern version of the legendary MiG-29 fighter turns this into an extremely capable multi-purpose aircraft. Special attention is given its most advanced AESA radar (Active Electronically Scanned Array) and adding more powerful engines improved range and mobility.

Country of origin: Russia, year of entry into service: 2007, Weight with max. weapons: 29,700 kg, Maximum speed: Mach 2.25.

F-22 Raptor

Definitely the most modern aircraft of today is intended primarily hunting opponent aircraft's. The weapons carried in special containers and is less visible on the radar of seagull, and all avionics and electronics installed in the aircraft are the pinnacle of technology. Due to the exorbitant price of $ 150 million per copy, procurement of only 187 aircraft and despite the interest of Israel, the export is not allowed because of the confidentiality of certain parts of the aircraft!

Country of origin: USA, year of entry into service: 2005, Weight with max. weapons: 36,228 kg, Maximum speed: Mach 1.90.

F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

The latest version of the Hornet, called the Super Hornet, from use is pushed out legendary Tomcat. Although, as efficiency is concerned, does not offer more than Tomcat, the Super Hornet is streamlined and use of only one type on aircraft carriers reduce costs. This veteran of the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya has proven to be very successful and effective.

Country of origin: USA, year of entry into service: 1999, Weight with max. weapons: 29,937 kg, Maximum speed: Mach 1.80. 

Dassault Rafale

The French simply have to have their own product, even out in the early stages of the projects Eurofighter and Rafale, delta wing aircraft inherited Mirage 2000.  In the end, produced him before Birtanaca and at a lower cost, and some will say that the Rafale is even better than the Eurofighter. If anything, it looks a lot nicer.

Country of origin: France, year of entry into service: 2000, Weight with max. weapons: 324,500 kg, Top speed: 2.00 Mach. 

NOTE: Russian Sukhoi T-50 has not yet entered into service and therefore is not on this list.