Hosted on MSN1mon
Fifty Years Later, the SR-71 Blackbird Is Still the Fastest Plane Ever Built
Known as one of the most awe-inspiring achievements in the history of aviation, Lockheed Martin’s SR-71 Blackbird was the pinnacle of twentieth century American military aviation. Conceived in ...
The UK’s SR-71 Blackbird: Why Was The Avro 730 Never Built?
Equipped with next-generation radars, cameras, and intelligence sensors, the SR-71 Blackbird proved to be a crucial ...
The National Interest1mon
The SR-71 Blackbird Is Remembered for More Than Speed and Stealth
Perhaps the most innovative and qualified aircraft designer of the time, Kelly’s vision helped shape the Blackbird we know today. The task of creating the SR-71 was unique, since “everything h ...
scmp.com21d
Smart turbine engine for China’s Mach-4 ‘Blackbird’ completes ground test: study
The project aims to build a plane faster and more advanced than the legendary American SR-71 Blackbird. The Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft could reach speeds of Mach 3.2 but was retired in 1999 ...