The SR-71 Blackbirds were used in intelligence-gathering operations over the Soviet Union and Vietnam. A s Washington and ...

Behold the cockpit of one of the finest spy planes ever built, the SR-71 Blackbird. The Blackbird, created by Lockheed Martin's famous Skunkworks, was a revolutionary platform for its time.

The fastest aircraft to ever roam the skies may surprise you. While newer fighter jets like the U.S.-made F-22 Raptor or F-35 Lightning II probably come to mind, the record... The SR-71 Blackbird ...

NASA released video footage of the SR-71 Blackbird, the high-altitude recon aircraft capable of reaching speeds over Mach 3. More from Military & Defense NASA released video footage of the SR-71 ...

Recently, an unmanned aircraft was seen at a Skunk Works facility ... Lockheed Martin announced development of the successor to the SR-71 Blackbird spy plane. The SR-71 was capable of reaching ...

Housing more than 400 aircraft and spacecraft ... a Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the record-breaking Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird." Recent visitors appreciated both the indoor and outdoor exhibits.

However, none of these fifth-generation platforms beat out a Cold War-era aircraft when it comes to top speed. The SR-71 “Blackbird” broke the world’s record for sustained altitude in ...