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Fifty Years Later, the SR-71 Blackbird Is Still the Fastest Plane Ever Built
Of course, the all-black, almost alien-looking SR-71 was not America’s first success in creating high-flying, covert surveillance birds. The U-2 spy plane was an iconic feature of America’s arsenal.
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The SR-71 Blackbird Is Remembered for More Than Speed and Stealth
The resulting spy plane was the U-2. Nicknamed the “Dragon Lady,” this ... Unsurprisingly, the SR-71’s design was heavily influenced by Skunk Work’s Kelly Johnson. Perhaps the most ...
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Where Was The SR-71 Blackbird Built And Who Made It?
One of its top advantages over the U-2 was its incredible speed that kept it safe. The SR-71 was so quick that it remains the fastest air-fed plane ever built-- even today. With a top speed of ...