These are the 9 fastest piloted planes in the world

The world's fastest manned planes are nothing short of engineering marvels.

Capable of flitting through the air at multiple times the speed of sound, these planes take the pilot to the fringe of science fiction.

Although a number of these aircraft have since been retired, they continue to be the fastest manned aircraft in history.

The designs and advances achieved with these planes have also left an immense impact upon the development of the planes that succeeded them.

Here's a look at the world's nine fastest manned aircraft ever flown.