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The SR-71 and its historical influence on aviation design
Josh Welton recounts his visit to the SR-71 Spy-Posium at The Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Experience in Kalamazoo, Mich., and ...
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YF-12: How the SR-71 Blackbird Could Have Destroyed Russia's Bombers at Mach 2.7
The YF-12 was a high-speed interceptor developed from the A-12, the predecessor of the SR-71 Blackbird. Designed during the ...
The UK’s SR-71 Blackbird: Why Was The Avro 730 Never Built?
Equipped with next-generation radars, cameras, and intelligence sensors, the SR-71 Blackbird proved to be a crucial ...
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Fifty Years Later, the SR-71 Blackbird Is Still the Fastest Plane Ever Built
Known as one of the most awe-inspiring achievements in the history of aviation, Lockheed Martin’s SR-71 Blackbird was the pinnacle of twentieth century American military aviation. Conceived in ...
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The SR-71 Blackbird Is Remembered for More Than Speed and Stealth
As the Cold War between the United States and USSR was heating up, U.S. policymakers desired new aerial platforms that could circumvent the Soviets’ advanced air defense systems. The resulting ...