Despite the legendary success of the Mach 3 SR-71 Blackbird, the Soviet Union never developed a direct equivalent, for ...

The SR-71 performed admirably over three decades of service with the CIA, USAF, and NASA. The plane was a technological marvel, introduced well ahead of its time.

The retirement of the legendary SR-71 Blackbird was not simply due to the end of the Cold War, but a result of its high operational costs, fierce interservice rivalry, and operational inflexibility.

Since the SR-71 was meant to exceed Mach 3, the J58 served it well. Typically, the military uses the same kind of fuel — today, it's JP-8 — but the SR-71 required JP-7 to function as desired.

Summary and Key Points: The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, introduced many years ago, remains the fastest production aircraft, flying at more than 2,200 mph (Mach 3.2+) and reaching altitudes over ...

During a fly-over request in England, the SR-71 Blackbird spy plane was able to hit speeds as low as 160 knots (equivalent to ...

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is a visitor favorite at the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Lieutenant Colonel Ed Yeilding ...

The SR-71 is perhaps the most iconic Cold War spy aircraft, famous for many record-setting flights. Seemingly impervious to loss by enemy defenses, a dozen Blackbirds were lost to accidents ...

All this is set in the case of the EMC SR-71, which is made of steel with a matte shot-blasted finish. The crystal is of scratch-resistant sapphire and is water resistant to 30 m (100 ft, 3 AM).

Celebrated SR-71 pilot, author and Vietnam hero Brian Shul has Died. His presentations and books made him prominent, but his valor made him a hero. U.S. Air Force Major (Retired) Brian Shul, who ...

SR-71 pilot, photographer and storyteller Brian Shul dies at 75 By Loz Blain May 21, 2023 Legendary SR-71 Blackbird pilot, photographer and storyteller Brian Shul has reportedly passed away, aged 75 ...