Top 11 Fastest Jets in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 comes with one of the largest and best collections of jets. All of these jets have amazing features and functions, but at the same time, they are nearly a real deal. Many people wonder about the fastest jets they can fly in MSFS. That’s why in today’s post, we will list the top 11 fastest jets in MSFS 2020.

11 Fastest Jets in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

As mentioned, MSFS comes with a huge collection of jets, and judging among them can undoubtedly be daunting. This list will look at the fastest jets in the world that are available in Flight Simulator 2020 since the game claims to simulate real word jets. The list will also include mods, add-ons, and purchases. Now, all that out of the way, let’s get on with our list of fastest jets in Flight Simulator 2020.

1. DarkStar (DLC)

The DarkStar is the fastest jet plane available in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, which can hit speeds of over 7,500 miles per hour. The DarkStar is part of the latest DLC expansion from Microsoft, Top Gun: Maverick. The DLC has a lot of other cool things to offer, but the one that stands out the most is the DarkStar aircraft. Microsoft claims that the jet can hit speeds of up to 7,500 miles per hour and fly at altitudes of “150,000 feet above sea level.” Anyone who owns MSFS 2020 can easily download the DLC for free

2. USAF X-15

The USAF X-15 is one of the biggest marvels of the 1960s, and it is the second-fastest jet available in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. This jet was a collaboration result between Nasa and the United States Airforce. Hence it’s also called Nasa X-15. It is powered by a rocket engine rather than a usual jet engine. The USAF X-15 reached a high speed of 4.520 miles per hour. Just to understand how fast it is, let’s look at the sound speed, 767.269. The USAF X-15 can reach more than six times the speed of sound, and that in itself is a huge achievement, but that’s not all.

The jet can reach great heights, having a record altitude of above 50 miles. One of the downfalls that come with this jet is you can not take off. X-15 was never designed for anything other than speed, and that’s why you will need the help of another plane to fly this beastly jet in MSFS 2020.

3. SR-71 Blackbird

The SR-71 Blackbird is the third-fastest jet you can fly in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. This marvel is also back from the 1960s. The SR-71 Blackbird has recorded hitting the high speed of 2.500 miles per hour, which is almost half of what the X-15 is capable of. However, by no means does that mean that SR-71 is not fast. In fact, it is still faster than sound by three times. Being slower than the X-15, the SR-71 Blackbird can do more than the X-15.

The SR-71 is also the result of the collaborative efforts of NASA and the United States Airforce. And, unlike the X-15, this jet can easily take off on its own in Flight Simulator 2020. With the SR-71 Blackbird, players can stay at higher altitudes for longer periods, unlike most fast jets. One can also consider this the second-fastest jet since the X-15 uses a rocket engine rather than a normal jet engine.

4. Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-25 (Mod)

The fourth-fastest jet on our list of fastest jets in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 is the Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-25. It was also created in the 1960s and is mainly used as an interceptor aircraft. MiG-25 is the only jet in service which is capable of surpassing the speed of sound by three times. The jet reached a top speed of 2.190 miles per hour, surpassing its modern variants, MiG-31 and MiG-29. Despite being beautiful, the MiG-25 never officially made it to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.

However, you can still fly MiG-25 with the help of modding. A YouTuber named Brett Plays has ported to the MiG-25, and here is the YouTube video where he showcases his jet. The ported jet looks amazing, and it’s identical to the real deal, so you will have no problem enjoying the MiG-25 in FS 2020.

5. North American XB-70 Valkyrie (Mod)

North American XB-70 Valkyrie is an add-on jet in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, but you can fly it just fine. The jet was created as a prototype for the supposed bomber B-70, but it ended up being the fastest bomber jet ever. It was developed all the way back in the 1950s, and it could fly at a speed of 2,000 miles per hour. Not only that, but the XB-70 was capable of flying at the altitude of 13 miles, making it almost impossible for the interceptor aircraft to catch this bomber.

However, the North American XB-70 Valkyrie reign was short-lived as the United State Airforce started developing a more advanced ground-to-air missile system. Still, you can enjoy the North American XB-70 Valkyrie without any worry with just a simple add-on from YouTuber Brett Plays.

6. Firefox Mig-31

Earlier, we added the Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-25 to our list of fastest jets in MSFS 2020. The Firefox Mig-31 is simply the more advanced version of the Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-25, but it’s slower. However, it can hit the top speed of 2,455  miles per hour at the risk of engine burning. So technically, MiG-31 is faster than MiG-25. Being the more advanced version Firefox Mig-31 is also built to be more agile and versatile than its predecessor, meaning you could fly at high speeds with more control in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.

The best part about Firefox Mig-31 is that you don’t need any additional mods or add-ons. The MiG-32 is available in FS 2020. The jet can easily hit speeds of up to 2,000 miles per hour, making it the second-fastest jet in service today. Plus, you can have a nice space tour in Flight Simulator with the MiG-31.

7. F-15 Eagle (40$)

The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, better known as F-15, is one of the most popular jets in the world. It’s famous for being able to handle a multitude of things, but that’s not all.  F-15 Eagle can reach speeds of more than 1,800 miles per hour. You can get the F-15 C, D, E & I Eagle in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 for hefty pay of 41$ from JustFlight. All these variants of F-15 focus on different things possible for this jet. Before making the purchase make sure to go through the system requirements and read the detailed information here.

8. Sukhoi Su-30 MKI Flanker

Moving to the eighth-fastest jet in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, we have the Sukhoi Su-30 MKI Flanker. The jet is more or less the Russian competitor to the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle. However, when it comes to speed, F-15 is better than the Su-30. Nonetheless, Su-30 is fast and can reach speeds of over 1,700 miles per hour. Flying Su-30 is undoubtedly one of the best experiences in MSFS. The jet comes with Flight Simulator 2020 game, meaning you don’t have to mod or purchase it.

9. MiG-29 Fulcrum

MiG-29 Fulcrum is the third MiG jet on our list of the fastest jets in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.  The MiG-29 is one of the fastest jets still in service today, and what makes it even greater is the cost at which it is built. The MiG-29 Fulcrum can reach speeds of over 1,500 miles per hour. The jet comes as a DLC pack for MSFS 2020, and it was well-received amongst the fans. Although Russia originally created the jet in the 1980s, it has undergone a lot of development, making it one of the best jets available today.

10. Dassault Mirage 2000 (Mod)

The Dassault Mirage 2000 is the first french jet entry on our list of fastest jets you can fly in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. This second last entry is undoubtedly one of the best jets that the modern world has ever seen. Mirage 2000 can reach speeds of 1,400 miles per hour with just one jet engine. On the downside, the Mirage 2000 is not officially available in Flight Simulator 2020, but you can still get this amazing jet. To get the jet, you will need to port it from Flight Simulator X, and to do that, check out the YouTube channel Brett Plays.

11. F-22 Raptor (Mod)

Last but not least, on our list of fastest jets in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 is the F-22 Raptor. The F-22 Raptor might not be the fastest jet, but it is one of the best, if not the best, jet you can fly. It coasted over 150 million US dollars to make the F-22 Raptor, and the production went from 1996 to 2011. It can reach the speed of 1,355 miles per hour, but it pries more on its advanced technology and stealthiness. You can get the F-22 Raptor as a free add-on from the link here.

Final Verdict

This was our list of the fastest jets you can fly in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, including the mods and add-ons. Players might not be able to hit high-speed told, since no matter how real the simulator feels, it’s still the game. But with constant updates and dedication, one day, we might be able to get the best of Flight Simulator 2020.

That does it for today’s list. Make sure to share it with your friends and let them enjoy the fastest jets in FS 2020 as well.