FASTEST MILITARY HELICOPTER: BOEING CH-47 CHINOOK, USA

With a number of faster and lighter helicopters set to steal its crown (such as the Sikorsky S-97 Raider) the current record holder for fastest military helicopter belongs to Boeing's CH-47 Chinook. The Tandem rotor helicopter first entered service back in the 1960s and is capable of achieving a top speed of 170 knots (315 km/h). A true all-round performer the Chinook can also carry up to 12,700 kg of cargo or 55 personnel.