Correct answer is... 2124 km/h. It is equal to 1147 kn or 1320 mph. It is higher value then max speed of other aircrafts of a similar size. Average is about 269 km/h (145 kn or 167 mph).
The maximum speed most frequently is a term for so-called never exceed speed. Above this speed, the Northrop YF-17 can suffer considerable damage. There are also three other types of speed that can be called "maximum speed": Vno (normal operation speed) is the maximum allowable speed of normal operation, Vb (design speed for maximum gust intensity) is the maximum speed in rough air, and Va (design maneuvering speed) is the maximum speed at which the rudders can be maximally deflected.
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