Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is the fastest manned aircraft?

  1. X-15

  2. SR-71 Blackbird

  3. Sukhoi Su-30 Mki

  4. F-16 Fighting falcon
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Explanation

The X-15 rocket-powered aircraft holds the official record for the fastest manned aircraft at Mach 6.72 (4,520 mph), set by William J. Knight on October 3, 1967. While the SR-71 Blackbird is often cited as the fastest air-breathing aircraft at Mach 3.3+, the X-15 was rocket-powered and reached much higher speeds in the upper atmosphere. This is a duplicate of question 48622.

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