National Security Journal on MSN2d
SR-72 Son of Blackbird Spy Plane Has Just 1 Problem It Can’t Escape
Rumors have become a cottage industry since the retirement of the SR-71 in 1989. Many wonder about a replacement for the ...
National Security Journal on MSN4d
Inside the SR-71 Blackbird: Corrosion, Cadmium, and High-Speed Flight
The SR-71 Blackbird, the fastest plane ever built, faced numerous hidden challenges during its career. Engineers discovered that summer-welded titanium parts were corroded due to chlorine in the water ...