* Military Jets:
* F-22 Raptor: A stealth fighter jet capable of reaching speeds over Mach 2.25.
* F-35 Lightning II: Another stealth fighter jet capable of reaching supersonic speeds.
* F-15 Eagle: A long-range air superiority fighter with a top speed of Mach 2.5.
* F-16 Fighting Falcon: A multirole fighter jet capable of reaching Mach 2.
* Eurofighter Typhoon: A European fighter jet with a top speed of Mach 2.
* Concorde: This famous supersonic passenger jet was retired in 2003. It could reach speeds of Mach 2.05.
* Tupolev Tu-144: This Russian supersonic passenger jet was retired in 1978. It was the first supersonic passenger jet to enter service.
It's important to note that the Concorde and Tupolev Tu-144 were commercial airliners, but they are no longer in operation. Currently, there are no supersonic passenger jets in service.
What does Mach mean?
Mach is a unit of speed that describes the ratio of the speed of an object to the speed of sound. For example, Mach 2 is twice the speed of sound. The speed of sound varies depending on factors like altitude and temperature.
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