On March 7, 1964, the Helwan HA-300 interceptor made its first flight. Designed by Willy Messerschmitt, the experimental supersonic fighter later continued development in Egypt.

Humankind is always on a quest for speed: You can ride the fastest rollercoaster in the world, the Formula Rossa, at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, and the fastest land speed record was achieved in 1997 ...