Most Expensive Military Aviation Project (F-35)
The most expensive project in the history of military aviation is the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet. Total costs have exceeded USD 1.7 trillion (USA). Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
Fastest Military Aircraft (SR-71 Blackbird)
The fastest military aircraft is the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, capable of speeds over 3,500 km/h (Mach 3.3). Developed in the USA during the 1960s. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
Largest Submarine (Project 941 "Akula")
The largest submarine is Project 941 "Akula", with a length of 175 meters and a displacement approximately 48,000 tons. Built in the USSR. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
Fastest Intercontinental Surface-to-Surface Missile (RS-28 Sarmat)
The fastest intercontinental surface-to-surface missile is the RS-28 Sarmat (Russia), with a range of up to 18,000 km. and speeds exceeding Mach 20. Made in Russia. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
Largest Army by Personnel
The largest army in the world by number of personnel is the Chinese People's Liberation Army, with more than 2 million active soldiers (China, 2025). Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
Largest Aircraft Carrier (USS Gerald R. Ford)
The largest aircraft carrier in the world is the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), displacement of about 100,000 tons and a length of 337 meters. Made in the USA. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
Most Powerful Tank Gun (Rheinmetall Rh-120 L/55)
The most powerful tank gun is the Rheinmetall Rh-120 L/55 (used on the Leopard 2A7 tank with a 120 mm caliber. It is known for its high precision. Manufactured in Germany. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
Longest Siege of a City (Sarajevo)
The longest siege of a city involving artillery was the siege of Sarajevo (1992-1996), which lasted 1425 days - the longest in the 20th century. Yugoslavia. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
Largest Defense Exporter (United States)
The largest defense exporter is the United States - more than 39% of world arms exports (according to SIPRI) as of 2024. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
Farthest Human-Made Object (Voyager 1)
The farthest human-made object is Voyager 1, located over 24 billion km. from Earth (as of 2025). It was launched by NASA in 1977. United States. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
Fastest Spacecraft (Parker Solar Probe)
The fastest spacecraft is the Parker Solar Probe, reaching speeds of over 690,000 km/h when approaching the Sun. United States. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
First Human in Space (Yuri Gagarin)
The first human in space was Yuri Gagarin, who orbited Earth on April 12, 1961, aboard the spacecraft Vostok-1. USSR. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
Largest Rocket Launched into Space (Saturn V)
The largest rocket launched into space is the Saturn V with a height of 110 m and a payload capacity of up to 140 metric tons (NASA, 1967–1973). Made in the USA. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
First Person to Walk on the Moon (Neil Armstrong)
The first person to walk on the Moon was Neil Armstrong during the Apollo 11 mission on July 20, 1969. The USA. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
Longest Continuous Mission on ISS (Frank Rubio)
Longest continuous mission on the International Space Station was completed by NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, who spent 371 days aboard the ISS (2022-2023). The USA. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
Most Expensive Space Program (ISS)
The most expensive space program in history is the International Space Station (ISS), with a total estimated cost of about USD 150 billion. The USA. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
First Private Orbital Mission (SpaceX Dragon C2+)
The first private orbital mission was SpaceX Dragon C2+ (2012), the first cargo delivery to the ISS by a private company. The USA. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
First Successful Mars Rover (Sojourner)
The first successful rover was Sojourner, part of NASA’s Pathfinder mission in 1997. The USA. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
Largest Orbital Space Telescope Observatory (James Webb)
The largest orbital space telescope observatory is the James Webb Space Telescope, featuring a 6.5 – meter-wide unfolded mirror. It was launched in December 2021. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
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