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These are the 11 most game-changing aircraft of the 21st century

Armin Rosen,Amanda Macias,Jeremy BenderSep 12, 2015, 00:39 IST

YouTube ScreenshotAn artist rendering of the Stratolaunch, which is still in development.

Today's most sophisticated aircraft are the things of science fiction.

In a few years, drones that can fit in the palm of a person's hand and 117-foot-wingspan planes that can launch satellites will both be a reality.

At the same time, drone and advanced-fighter technologies will spread beyond the US and Europe, and countries including China, Russia, and Iran may have highly advanced aerial capabilities.

Here's our look at the most game-changing aircraft of the past few years - and the next few to come.