What is the fastest missile in the world? The fastest missiles currently are hypersonic ballistic missiles, launched using rocket engines. Currently, the fastest such missile is considered to be the Russian Avangard, which has a range of over 6000 kilometers or 3,728 miles and reaches speeds of up to Mach 27, which is 32,200 kilometers per hour or over 20,000 miles per hour. This missile distinguishes itself with its agile maneuvering capabilities, rendering it nearly impossible to intercept and can carry a nuclear warhead with a yield of 2 megatons.

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