What is the fastest fighter jet in the world right now?

The fastest fighter jet in the world today is the MiG-25 Foxbat, with a top speed of 2,190mph, half the speed of the X-15. But how do those jets compare with the other fastest fighters ever created, as well as military aircraft still in service today?



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