Summary and Key Points: The idea of converting the SR-71 Blackbird into a bomber, known as the B-71, was initially considered but ultimately abandoned. -The SR-71's primary mission was strategic ...

In 1974, an SR-71 set a world record by flying from New York to London. It flew at 80,000 feet in excess of 2,000 mph and made the flight in one hour, 54 minutes, and 56.4 seconds.

The SR-71 suits prevented the crew’s blood from boiling. In all, the SR-71 cost about $200,000 per hour to operate – the fuel alone cost $18,000 per hour). Per year, the SR-71 cost between ...

The SR-71 wasn’t just a sprinter. Remarkably, the “Blackbird” could sustain Mach 3 flight continuously, for more than one hour at a time.

The SR-71 Blackbird is easily one of the world's most iconic aircraft. They first took to the skies in the 1960s, and by the turn of the century, they were retired. Nowadays, you can only find SR ...

The EMC SR-71 is a manually-wound mechanical watch that places a premium on accuracy. The display includes a standard hours/minutes dial, a seconds dial, and a power reserve indicator.

This Saturday, the museum hosts Blackbird Day – which includes a panel discussion about the SR-71 with Joersz and Morgan and a chance for the public to meet the world’s fastest jet crew.. Back ...

The SR-71’s operational missions began in 1968, during the Vietnam War. The Museum’s Blackbird was no exception. It arrived at Japan’s Kadena Air Base in late September 1969, and flew its ...