Built to outrun missiles and MiGs, the SR-71 Blackbird flew faster, higher, and longer than any jet in history. Discover how this Cold War marvel became the ultimate spy plane—and why it was ...

The SR-71 Blackbird isn’t just an aircraft; it’s a symbol of speed, secrecy, and technological brilliance. Developed in the 1960s by Lockheed’s Skunk Works, this reconnaissance jet shattered ...

The SR-71 Blackbird is famous for many things: its unmatched speed, its stealth, and its distinctive black paint. But look closely at its landing gear, and you'll notice something surprising ...

Despite the Blackbird’s unparalleled capabilities, the platform was retired by the end of the 1980s. Since the SR-71 cost more than $100,000 per hour to fly, the aircraft was deemed too costly ...

Notes Photographer of original image of the plane is Jeff Tinsley. Summary Color postcard of the SR-71 Blackbird landing at Washington Dulles International Airport in 1990. The plane is housed at the ...