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Prepare to be amazed by the engineering marvel that is the J58 engine, the secret powerhouse behind the legendary SR-71 Blackbird. This isn’t just any jet engine — it’s a revolutionary ...
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 ...
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The Blackbird consumed fuel so steadily (between 36,000 and 44,000 pounds per hour) that without in-air refueling, the SR-71 would have burned through it’s stock of fuel after just 3,000 miles ...
But, of course, some of his fans still like the idea and believe that if America built machines like the record-breaking SR-71 Blackbird spy plane, they could certainly find a way to make this ...
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 ...
Video game content has been miscaptioned online as showing authentic footage of Russian fighter jets flying alongside an American reconnaissance aircraft. The animation of three Sukhoi Su-27 ...
One of aviation's most fascinating tales involves the SR-71 Blackbird. It comes from U.S. Air Force Maj. Brian Shul, who piloted the aircraft renowned for its speed and altitude capabilities.
The SR-71 Blackbird is one of the United States' most recognizable and iconic aircraft. Its design is impressive, and while the U.S. only built 32, it remains a favorite of hobbyists and enthusiasts.
Czinger is particularly fond of the world's fastest air-breather. The entire 21C program was actually inspired by the Lockheed SR-71, which this special model pays tribute to.