11 Fastest US Air Force Fighter Planes

4. F-106 Delta Dart

Speed: 1,525 miles per hour
Retired, in active service 1958 to 1988 (1998 with NASA)

Designed as the “Ultimate Interceptor”, the F-106 Delta Dart, the next one in our list of fastest US air force fighter planes proved its nickname, as it was the last dedicated interceptor to be brought into the United States Air Force. Less than 400 of the sleek jets were produced, the majority of which were posted on the edges of United States airspace, in Alaska and Iceland, with short spells in Germany and South Korea. Popular Six never saw combat and lived out its days of service in peace. Due to their simplicity and speed, a number of aircraft were converted into missile target drones, designated QF-106A.