Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is a long range bomber aircraft operated by the United States Air Force. Throughput its career, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was the fastest high-operations manned aircraft in the world. 2,200 mph (3,540 km/h)
Lockheed YF-12
The Lockheed YF-12 was a US prototype interceptor aircraft that preceded the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. The Lockheed YF-12 held the highest speed/altitude world record of 2,000 mph and over 80,000 ft. respectively until when this speed was surpassed by the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird.
Mikoyan-Gurevich Ye-150 family
The Mikoyan-Gurevich Ye-150 family was a single-seat fighter aircraft that was named after its inventor Mikoyan-Gurevich design bureau in 1955. The Mikoyan-Gurevich Ye-150 family can achieve a maximum speed of 3,030 km/h (1,883 mph; 1,636 kn).
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II was originally developed for the United States navy where it first entered service in 1960. The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II has achieved several world records since its development including the absolute speed record and the absolute altitude record. 1,473 mph (2,370 km/h)
Convair F-106 Delta Dart
The Convair F-106 Delta Dart was commonly used by the United States Navy between 1960 and 1980. The Convair F-106 Delta Dart was nicknamed the ultimate interceptor due to its high speed until it was retired in the early 1980s. 1,525.96 mph (2,455.79 km/h)
Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter is a single-engine interceptor aircraft that was designed for the United States Air Force and was being operated between 1958 and 2004. The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter has held several world records including achieving a maximum speed 1,404.19 miles per hour (2,259.82 km/h) over a course 15 miles (24 km).
McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
The McDonnell F-101 Voodoo was commonly used by the United States Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Force. The McDonnell F-101 Voodoo has achieved several world records including recording the fastest airspeed of 1,207.6 miles (1,943.4 km) per hour in 1957.
North American F-100 Super Sabre
The North American F-100 Super Sabre was commonly used by the United States Air Force between 1954 and 1971, and later taken up by the Air National Guard from 1971 to 1979. In 1953, the North American F-100 Super Sabre achieved a world record speed of 822.135 mph (714.416 kn, 1,323.098 km/h).
Douglas F4D Skyray
The Douglas F4D Skyray was built by the Douglas Aircraft Company. The Douglas F4D Skyray was in service for a relatively short period of time despite recording the world’s absolute speed of 752.943 mph.
Supermarine Swift
The Supermarine Swift was a British fighter jet used by the Royal Air Force. The Supermarine Swift was only operational for a short period of time after a series of accidents which saw the model retired. At sea level, the Supermarine Swift can achieve a maximum speed of 713 mph (1148 km/h).