Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which was the fastest operational fighter aircrft?

  1. F-22

  2. MIG-27

  3. JAS-GRIPEN

  4. LOCKHEED SR-71 BLACKBIRD
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The SR-71 Blackbird is indeed the fastest operational aircraft ever built, capable of sustained speeds above Mach 3 (approximately 2,200 mph). However, it was a strategic reconnaissance aircraft, not a fighter aircraft. Among actual fighter aircraft, the MiG-25 holds the speed record. The question misclassifies the SR-71 but the speed claim is correct.

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