3D simulation showing speed comparison from first man-made aircraft to the fastest ever is eye-opening
Published on Aug 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Aug 22, 2025 at 7:52 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
A 3D simulation from Red Side on YouTube showing the speed comparison from the first man-made aircraft to the fastest ever is captivating.
The first truly successful airplane was the Wright Flyer, built by the Wright Brothers, which flew at 30mph.
Even just ten years later, aircraft speeds had increased. By World War II, planes like the Boeing B-29 Superfortress could fly at 357mph.
That, however, is nothing compared to modern planes, with the fastest being the rocket-powered North American X-15. This can fly at an incredible Mach 6.7, or 4,520mph!
DISCOVER OUR SUPERCAR AUCTION SITE – View live auctions on SBX Cars
DISCOVER SBX CARS: The global premium car auction platform powered by Supercar Blondie
Henry joined the Supercar Blondie team in February 2025, and since then has covered a wide array of topics ranging from EVs, American barn finds, and the odd Cold War jet. He’s combined his passion for cars with his keen interest in motorsport and his side hustle as a volunteer steam locomotive fireman at a leading heritage steam railway in England.
