Built in secrecy by Lockheed’s Skunk Works, the SR-71 Blackbird was the fastest aircraft ever flown. At 85,000 feet, it could outrun missiles, literally flying faster than explosions behind it. When it was retired in 1990, it didn’t slow down. On its final flight to the museum, it broke four world speed records, including Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in just over an hour. #TheWarRoom #SR71Blackbird #ColdWarTech #fblifestyle | Artifact Archives

A Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning, showcasing its impressive speed with a listed velocity of 1,930 km/h (1,199 mph), equivalent to Mach 1.6. While the F-35 is a highly advanced and fast aircraft, the title's claim of "the world's fastest aircraft" is a common point of discussion, as other aircraft, particularly the SR-71 Blackbird, hold higher speed records. Nevertheless, the video offers a compelling visual of the F-35's remarkable capabilities in flight. Let's appreciate the incredible engineer