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F-35A Lightning II vs Typhoon FGR4
RANKED BY PUBLISHED MAXIMUM SPEED (MACH) OF A CURRENTLY OPERATIONAL MANNED AIRCRAFT
#6 VS #7
CHECKED 06 SEPT 2026
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Verdict
F-35A Lightning II ranks #6 of 7 on Published maximum speed (Mach) of a currently operational manned aircraft (Mach 1.6); Typhoon FGR4 ranks #7 (Mach 1.6).
Rank 06 of 7 · leads
Published maximum speed (Mach) of a currently operational manned aircraft
Mach 1.6
MakerLockheed Martin
Date2016
Verified04 Sept 2026
Evidence
USAF F-35A Lightning II fact sheet, General Characteristics: "Speed: Mach 1.6 (~1,200 mph)". Same Mach 1.6 / ~1,200 mph cell on the 388th FW demo-team media kit and Airman Magazine airframe card.Rank 07 of 7
Published maximum speed (Mach) of a currently operational manned aircraft
Mach 1.6
MakerEurofighter
Date2003
Verified04 Sept 2026
Evidence
Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 official aircraft page, Technical Specifications: "Max Speed Mach 1.6", max altitude 55,000 ft. Eurofighter.com's public performance block still renders "0.0 Mach" and was not used; the RAF printed figure is the lock.Try another pair
Source Boeing F-15EX product page; Saab Gripen E/F specs; USAF F-16 and F-35A fact sheets; Rosoboronexport Su-57E page; Dassault Rafale specs;…
Last checked 06 Sept 2026