10 Fastest Aircraft Kit Planes Ever Made

Here are the fastest aircraft kit planes you can get. Why kit planes? or experimental? Because they are the fastest aircraft you can buy and the cheapest to own! There are certified aircraft but kit planes give you way more options.
0:00 what is experimental
0:19 Subsonex Jet
2:08 Berkut 360
3:56 Lancair IV-P
5:37 Lancair Legacy
7:18 Questair Venture
9:11 Swearingen SX300
10:42 Thunder Mustang
12:50 Turbine Legend
14:10 Lancair Evolution
16:35 BD-10
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[@hotcols1171]

"It can carry all of your family... if you are single and have no children" - love it!

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks! hahaha

[@dougnolen806]

I busted out laughing and scared my dogs!

[@Justwantahover]

Overpowered, that's why.

[@bruceleealmighty]

Agreed.hilarious!

[@paulaxton72]

He should have said unborn children

[@ChiChi-dy9qi]

The thing I like most about your vlog is your pure, unrestrained enthusiasm.

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks! hahaha

[@raypurchase801]

@@therealjimmysworld Somebody needs to create a home-built replica of the Me 163 Komet. Fit it with a small jet engine. Use modern materials - foam, etc.. We already know the excellent flight characteristics of the 163. Use a similar undercarriage to what you'd find on a glider - a central skid and wheel, maybe outriggers on the wings. A cheap warbird homebuild.

[@sushislicer3742]

Honestly I'm loving this channel man. Keep it up! When it comes to owning private jets or tanks some people ask "why". When the better question is "why not?"

[@therealjimmysworld]

Well said!

[@cntrailrider]

👍 “Why NOT?!” is when things start happening!

[@jimsmalleimb7709]

Why not? Money and time.

[@TR6Telos]

The T38 Talons look the ideal shape for a jet. I was involved in the 1970s building them,--- Ok it was one aircraft and it was plastic and 1/72 scale, but it looked good!

[@therealjimmysworld]

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

[@g60force]

No gonna lie you got me in the first half :/

[@aerospacematt9147]

I’m involved with flying F-16s! I’ve flown Thunderbird #1! Radio controlled of course!!

[@TR6Telos]

@@aerospacematt9147 OK you asked for it. I have flown Fireball XL5..(catapulted model with shute!)" in about '67.

[@aerospacematt9147]

@@TR6Telos That’s cool! I’ve actually flown a space shuttle before. I’m not completely joking, I flew it in a simulator at my local aerospace museum and actually landed it! It’s not your typical video game either it was pretty legit.

[@perryjohnson8213]

About 20 years ago, a friend of mine had a BD-5, the turbine version. Yes, the one used in the old James Bond movies. Anyway, he needed someone dumb enough to take it up for a test flight, so I did!! To this day, it remains the coolest experience in my 35 years of flying. Pure awesomeness my pilot friends.

[@daffidavit]

I saw the early BD-5s back around 1970 in Florida at an airshow. I still have black and white negatives that I developed back then of the cockpit and the female model that was at the static display. That was one cool airplane.

[@philipbrown6274]

I like the part you said we are all fighter pilots at heart. I had been flying with my father since I was 10, soloed a Stearman at 12 and loved getting my hands on anything I could, Super cubs and even road in an Avenger converted to crop dusting. Boy was that loud. At the same time we had a Cessna 185 tail dragger. A little more involved for a teen, but I was tall, so that helped. I had been flying it and doing landings with him and emerg stuff for a while, but on my 13th birthday, my father took me up and we went to around 6000 feet. He handed over the yoke and said, do as you please, dive for that cloud, climb to that one, go after that phantom enemy. Pull out of a spin. It was like that fighter pilot thing you mentioned, although a little slower. I will never be able to explain to others what that experience meant, on that day and that my father trusted me with his baby. If that wasn't enough, on landing, he got out and told me to take her up, solo the 185. I was so nervous, but all went well and I was so incredibly overwhelmed. I forgot to mention, this was a short rock runway, in Israel, in the middle east a long time ago. They even had a Hawk missile site right next to the runway, that would occasionally practice targeting movements on the small planes there. The moral of this little story, is just how incredible flying can be, then add in basically a child, my father's trust and a memory never forgotten. Have a great Thanksgiving 2021.

[@alexdarcydestsimon3767]

Good one ! I like the idea of a first solo at 13 in Israël ! Thanks for sharing.

[@ncscoobysnack]

Of 5, 3 crashed and 2 on display, yeah that's the plane I want 😁

[@crazycons]

"It glides like a brick" 😂

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks! hahaha

[@Reaperdeathpunch]

I absolutely love Jimmy's voice, I could listen to this man talk about a rock and be entertained just because of the way his voice sounds.

[@jerrygunter2605]

I owned a Pitts Special S-1 for 31 years. It’s been my favorite. I bought a Piper Warrior and I’m currently enjoying the view in retirement.

[@GeoffTV2]

This was my first foray in Jimmy's World, I quite enjoyed it. Thanks Jimmy. The Thunder Mustang was my fav.

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@joemanflyer2001]

I looked into building the Lancair and other kit planes while getting my pilots license. It was a great motivation. I settled on purchasing a Cessna172 sp

[@therealjimmysworld]

HAHAHA, that's awesome!

[@voornaam3191]

Wrong. You should have bought an EZ by Rutan. Any Rutan plane is better. Have you really no idea about planes flying BETTER than other planes?! Buy a Pilatus PC-7. Or a PC-9. Or an Extra-300. Better flying planes.

[@holl0918]

@@voornaam3191 I'll see your Extra-300 and raise you an experimental MXS

[@DblIre]

The designer of the SubSonex has been designing aircraft since the 1970s. The foam core of the canard is a proven method of composite aircraft. It only forms the shape, the strength comes from fiberglass and/or graphite fabric and resin

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for the info, good to know!

[@rp61]

“It can carry your entire family!, if you’re single and no children! It’s a single seater!” 😹😹😹

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks! hahaha

[@WhuDhat]

Seats the whole gang.. Me, myself, & I...and those pesky voices

[@freema22]

The Berkut 360 is one of my favorite designs. Such a sexy looking plane

[@therealjimmysworld]

for real!

[@Berkut13]

Mine too. LOL

[@JustaPilot1]

Ummmmm yeeeaaaah the Berkut, as well as all Rutan's canard aircraft, have rudder pedals. The rudders or on the winglets and fun fact they are independent. You can use them as speed breaks.

[@therealjimmysworld]

just crazy!!

[@Berkut13]

Not very effective speed brakes...but...yeah.

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for your comment!

[@brotherjim3051]

Had the chance to fly a velocity back in 2017. Coolest plane I've ever logged time in.

[@majesticjayz]

Those SX300's at spruce creek are a crazy thing, when i was up flying in a team rocket f1 and we were getting ready to leave 3 off them took of all together, that sight is CRAZY and the sound is NUTS

[@tassi13827]

That thunder mustang is absolutely perfect, what a blast to have and fly.

[@Mark50000000000]

Also the Long EZ has similar not quite so fast as Berkut but a lot less expensive, longer range (1600 miles on 52 gals) plans built, still available, great fun to fly if you keep it light 180 knots straight and level (with Lycoming 0235), no need to use the rudder pedals after takeoff until landing.

[@Tyler5346812]

Saw a dude fly the subsonex at an air show before! It's awesome!

[@Tyler5346812]

Itll do 300mph, and the engine weighs 45lbs

[@mdv2043]

That mustang would be my choice. That has always been one of my favorite plains of all time. They are just mean and sexy at the same time. I heard an actual p51 at an airshow fire up and just that was awsome.

[@CMFL77]

Love this channel, keep up the good work Jimmy!

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks so much!

[@MarkFromEastleigh]

Had to watch this video. Just love seeing all the different kit planes available. Not only that, I am a part of Jimmy's world 😁

[@gregvarner9562]

Jimmy's commentary style is really fun to listen to. I'm really glad I found this channel.

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@eddiegaltek]

When he get's exited I get a Sheriff from The Dukes of Hazard vibe.

[@raypurchase801]

@@therealjimmysworld Reminds me of the interdimensional cable episodes of "Rick and Morty".

[@christinearmington]

IKR?! 😆. I don’t even fly, but love watching these videos! 🤦‍♀️😆🤩👍

[@onepropmind]

Jimmy, I’m digging the content bro!

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks so much!

[@fuffoon]

The little P-51 is a jewel! Actually, these are all really nice! The Lancair Evo is a beautiful family model.

[@alexdarcydestsimon3767]

You need to make sure the Falconer V12 is available before buying the kit

[@scottfrost47]

Jimmy. The top 10 reviews were cool as all get out. Great job.

[@NightSky777]

Man, LOVED those Cockpit views from the Subsonex!! LOTTERY JACKPOT P-L-E-A-S-E!!!!

[@JoshuaC923]

KZbin recommended this, gotta say I'm loving crazy Jimmy!

[@MOVIEGUY2019]

I worked for Ed Swearengen down in San Antonio back in 2011-2012 on the SJ30-2 entry level jet, but it was called Sino-Swearengen when I worked there. They sold out to an overseas company after I left.

[@baldski_01]

ive been inside of a Su-27 Berkut in 2008 but i forgot where but i had lots of fun doing loops with that thing

[@ralphhubbell]

I lost everything said about the Lancair after the Redhead appeared!

[@therealjimmysworld]

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

[@elstevobevo]

There was a Lancair?

[@golfhound]

@@therealjimmysworld Hey Jimmy, does the redhead come with the Lancair plane? No wonder you called it the sexiest airplane. lol

[@sirferr8902]

Who’s Jimmy? 😂😂😂

[@clubsport9334]

Went back for a look. Not disappointed!! 🦴

[@JAGRAFX]

Thanks, Jimmy! 😄

[@RobertHollander]

What fun!! Best aviation medly-video I've watched. Thank you.

[@bobstovall9570]

Every one of your videos is a fun ride, Jimmy. Thank you.

[@Dawood4]

in addition to the BD-10 actually never breaking the sound barrier ever, it also was involved in 2 deaths of the only few that were built.

[@billnu]

Awesome enthusiasm. And I agree. The BD-10 was either supersonic, or not supersonic. It’s slow.

[@realvanman1]

“Five that were built. Three of them crashed...” That’s got to be some kind of record itself!

[@bobsimon4463]

Very good but I do believe that there are a few other Jet's like the viper jet. Most of these Aircraft are older.

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@mbeacham1]

Many years ago I had the opportunity to do some electrical work at sino at San Antonio. Airport those executives jets were very big but they were beautiful inside

[@pal6636]

Hey...love your delivery on this. Youre clearly an aviation buff and you sound like you're still alive when you talk about the content. So many sites are full of some bored guy who has possibly seen a plane once, completely unaware he is spewing out wrong info :) So now you made me sub :)

[@user-xb1ht4py2v]

I used to build the Lancairs. We had one that had a small block Chevy V-8 with gear reduction drive. it did over 290 mph. once while being flown in the southwest the engine went out, on reporting the engine out to ATC the controller asked which engine he had lost. The pilot told him, "I only have the one". That plane later ran cocaine for the Cartel from Mexico into US.

[@MikePatey]

Great video Jimmy 🤠

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks Mike!

[@therealjimmysworld]

Check out today’s video :) now I need to build a turbulence of my own :)

[@anonimous2451]

@@therealjimmysworld I just released some turbulence as I saw this comment...........LOL

[@bf945]

A home built supersonic aircraft? Yeah, that sounds like *smashing* fun.

[@chrisdejager791]

Thank you for this video.... superb

[@wesleycardinal8869]

Very nice trip down fantasy lane here. Personally while I love the idea of having a rocket in the garage, the joy of flight is more about floating around a rural airfield rather than breaking speed records. How about a review of the low and slow ( and cheap)?

[@Easy-Cooking]

Superb! Thank you very much for sharing! 👍👍👍

[@johnsherman7289]

the ercoupe as the first rocket powered airplane, it was the airframe picked to test JATO boosters, it didn't go that fast,but it did take-off rather quickly.

[@therealjimmysworld]

HAHAHA, that's awesome!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Nice video Jimmy!

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@EdwardTilley]

This is a great presentation man; great insight and hilarious!

[@abhibehl426]

Hey Jimmy, Really amazed at what you can do man. Hats off! But also curious how did you learn all this?

[@turboromy]

Berkut has rudder pedals. Each side controls its side only and outward only. Both pedal works like air brake. Due to long moment arm, it is effective. Don't recall how Berkut was set up, but Long EZ (David Orr's) has no rudder pedal or throttle on the back seat.

[@liveitlotus3075]

Love the commentary, Mooney M20 E with and Eddy Bar is worth a segment. I owned one and think you will find it worth while.

[@JDzAlive]

I love the Berkut! Great airplane!

[@bythedog]

Jimmy... you crack me up! Nice vid!

[@allenl9031]

The Subsonex looks like a reworked BD5, with a Bonanza tail.

[@therealjimmysworld]

for real!

[@kennymcquinkiss8292]

Love your channel Jimmy keep it up. I am subscribed and always give you a thumbs up

[@matthewgrattan7353]

I'm in disbelief that the Glasair 3 wasn't on this list. The original company that produced it went out of business long ago, but another company Advanced Aero Components recently brought it back with an improved all carbon fiber air frame, now called the G3. Anyone who likes the BD-10 would LOVE the Saker S1. Hopefully one day it'll be made, and I'll have around $7 Million to purchase one.

[@MB-in1bt]

jbjbjbjbu

[@bradboardwell8295]

You got yourself a new subscriber ;) great job on the video, and love your commentary!

[@therealjimmysworld]

Awesome, thank you!

[@frednone]

That last jet, with 60 percent of them crashing, there is a reason the Air Force and Navy are particular when they vet their fighter pilots.

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@SteveD328]

fred1451 Exactly.

[@christinearmington]

Jimmy’s a trip! He’s tripping!

[@Direkin]

14:10 that lovely, lovely sound

[@turbomike71]

That's ok, I'm saving up for my T-38.

[@therealjimmysworld]

very cool!

[@turbomike71]

@@therealjimmysworld I wish...my birthday is November 10th...anyone?

[@rp61]

Buy two and share 😂

[@cw93711]

Can you still find the falconer v12 engine for the thunder mustang

[@larryready6546]

Love your videos!

[@bikesboardsbows4894]

I have skills in composites, you have a hanger, but how the heck do we link up to build that BD-10? I'm in Nevada.

[@ricknash3055]

Oh Jimmy, some very sweet airframes! I'll take that cute little turbo

[@therealjimmysworld]

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

[@thomasgernentz9508]

Do you have a contact infor for the Legacy turbine by Mr. Heyday? I would like to get in touch with him to get some specifics on his Turbin Legacy? Thanks

[@laprepper]

I had the privilege when I was younger and flying in a long ez with a local EAA chapter and it was really neat little plane!

[@clarencehopkins7832]

Excellent stuff bro

[@NightSky777]

Yeah, Loved #3 & #1 too!!

[@andrewday3206]

Really nice video done with tons of passion!! I'm just wondering if the Viper-Jet could have been on here? I subscribed after watching this one :-)

[@michaelvollmer9491]

Thanx Jimmy for this great !!!! Video. I am crazy for that complete Lancair / Evolution Birds. Nearly no sexier Designs on the Market. Tragically I live in Europe where the Airspace is limited and hotrodding in the air a little complicated 😎. So this Video makes me smile.🇩🇪

[@geraldhuot6302]

Great vid Bro!

[@hlarks]

Gold star for the Spaceballs reference.

[@michaelwong4303]

The BD-10 : in effect a DIY miniature fighter jet (just imagine somebody strapping two machine guns on it)? That is crazy and insane!! And highly dangerous: just imagine the stress and heat generated on the fibre glass panels at supersonic speed.....A DIY aircraft able to withstand all these? One must be dreaming.....

[@earlwyss520]

Someone needs to come up with a GE J-85 powered full sized kit replica of a Heinkel He-162 Volksjager. Now that would be cool.

[@therealjimmysworld]

Heck yes!!!

[@alexdarcydestsimon3767]

That's why a modern carbon fiber version would be nice

[@makostyniak1]

Nothing beats this commentary :D

[@Tremer66]

Epic commentary as usual!!

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks so much!

[@hpaircraft2187]

The speeds that Jim Bede claimed for the BD-10 were wildly optimistic. No BD-10 ever came close to going supersonic. The fastest any of them is know to have gone is about 460 mph. Propeller-driven Unlimited racers go that fast.

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@alhodge4051]

nice work, you are becoming very polished

[@2lanl148]

Great video!

[@MissionaryInMexico]

The most interesting kit airplane video I have ever seen.

[@weshull1494]

Jimmy! awesome vids! where is the link to the jet powered sailplane?

[@darrylmuse9948]

Loving the Thunder Mustang 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@ShandiNicole1982]

My dad is a retired Air Force pilot turned business man. He owns a T-37, T-38 and restoring an F-4 and P-51D. Yeah, guess the bug never leaves you.

[@NFlight]

I had fun in the Rockwell Commander back in the day...

[@lugnut440]

New subscriber! Binging to catchup. Love your style brother!!

[@therealjimmysworld]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@robandmannie]

Love the channel!

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks so much!

[@danblumel]

My Glasair 1RG took about 4000 hours to build. Crazy as you say, It took me 10 years to finish it.

[@plantengineer01]

Dude love your funny way of comments.

[@David-uy6ch]

Awesome

[@laprepper]

What a fun video!!

[@imallwayshappy]

New to your channel and love it ,wish i had a pilot license, but that said could you not build and break the sound barrier in a home build would love to see the result.

[@lanceboyett9034]

Nice Space Balls reference, but, it was LUDICROUS SPEED that they have gone to plaid. Over shot them by a week. Lol. Now I've got to go watch it again. Lol. Nice video & Thank you.

[@blucklightfoxartinnovation9357]

jimmys world great video well done keep up th good work brother

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks so much!

[@Jagdtyger2A]

I noticed that you didn't mention the BD-5 J and the BD-10 jets. I know the BD-10 had problems and desperately needed a redesign due to a design flaw that caused a catastrophic failure that killed the test pilot. But a redesign could have resulted in a cool plane

[@stacysanchez6338]

what do you think of the Vans RV homebuilts?

[@aloctup]

Hey Jimmy,,, please let me know if you still have that motor home, and if it's for sale,or? Please please let me know, I am going on70 this October and would still like too travel while I am still around especially with my grandkids, please let me know .