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The SR-71 Blackbird Was Built to Outrun Soviet Air Defenses
The SR-71 Blackbirds were used in intelligence-gathering operations over the Soviet Union and Vietnam. A s Washington and ...
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Fifty Years Later, the SR-71 Blackbird Is Still the Fastest Plane Ever Built
Even the successor, the SR-72 “Son of Blackbird,” is going to be unlike the SR-71. It is not only slated to be ...
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Here's what we know about Lockheed Martin's mysterious SR-72
In 2013, Lockheed Martin announced development of the successor to the SR-71 Blackbird spy plane. The SR-71 was capable of reaching speeds over three times the speed of sound, and the SR-72 is ...
US plan for ‘Son of Blackbird’ jet that’ll be world’s fastest plane after Trump gives glimpse into future with his F-47
INCREDIBLE plans have been revealed for a hypersonic superjet dubbed “Son of Blackbird” that could soon become the world’s ...
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Pima Air & Space Museum
Highlights include the Wright Flyer, which dates back to 1903, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the record-breaking Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird." Recent visitors appreciated both the indoor and outdoor ...
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The SR-71 Blackbird Was Built to Outrun Soviet Air Defenses
Lockheed Martin’s infamous Skunk Works division is responsible for developing the legendary SR-71 platform. Spearheaded by Clarence “Kelly” Johnson, the Blackbird project was initially ...