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The SR-71 and its historical influence on aviation design
Josh Welton recounts his visit to the SR-71 Spy-Posium at The Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Experience in Kalamazoo, Mich., and ...
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History: How The Lockheed SR-71 'Blackbird' Continued To Set Records Until Its Final Flight
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird set speed records, reaching Mach 3.4 and flying at over 80,000 feet. Its use of titanium allowed it to withstand extreme temperatures during high-speed flights.
Everyone Knows The SR-71 Blackbird Is Fast, But How Slow Can It Fly?
Rather than retire, Shul returned to active flight duty, and during that time, he piloted the legendary SR-71 Blackbird.
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Fifty Years Later, the SR-71 Blackbird Is Still the Fastest Plane Ever Built
The Blackbird’s operational record was impeccable. Known as one of the most awe-inspiring achievements in the history of aviation, Lockheed Martin’s SR-71 Blackbird was the pinnacle of ...
What Makes The Windshield Of An SR-71 Blackbird Jet So Special?
The SR-71 Blackbird has several features that make it unique, one of which is a windshield that's specially made for the ...
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These 3 American Aircraft Redefined What It Meant to Fly “Fast”
Perhaps no aspect of human flight captivates the public’s imagination ... The most recognizable of the fast aircraft ever flown is the SR-71 Blackbird. Distinctly shaped, like something from ...