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Rocket-powered aircraft
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The rocket-powered North American X-15 research aircraft (active 1964-68) has gone faster (Mach 6.72; 7,300 km/h; 4,534 mph) and higher (107,960 m/354,200 ft) than any other plane.
The SR-71 "Blackbird" had a service ceiling above 85,000 feet one of the highest flying aircraft ever. The rocket-powered X-15 flew as high as 350,000 feet and, of course, the Space Shuttle can obtain earth orbit.
 See also: Power, Flight, Speed, Plane, Aircraft
  
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