The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is a legendary aircraft that set the record for the fastest jet ever built, reaching speeds of ...

Later, this was upgraded to the S1030 Full Pressure Suit. The older S901 evolved through several improved models into the S1030 suit, which was developed in the 1970s for SR-71 Blackbird operations.

Even more Top Secret than the Lockheed SR-71, the D-21 drone was a promising Cold War idea that could have eliminated the need for manned overflights, ...

Since Pratt & Whitney emerged as a startup a century ago, Aviation Week has chronicled its growth into a world-leading ...

Planes revolutionized warfare in the 20th Century, and these fighter jets represent the best in military innovation during ...

The SR-71 Blackbird flies at extremely high speeds and altitudes, adding Aluminum to its tires can help to prevent damage ...

The SR-71 Blackbird’s earned world record for speed has never been topped by a successor. The fastest jet to ever fly the skies is surprisingly not a fifth-generation platform designed in the ...

Object Details Author Lockheed Advanced Development Company Notes Cover title. Vol. 2: 28 cm. Contents Vol. 1. Executive summary -- v. 2. Technical description Date 1990 1995 [199-] Call number UG1242 ...

Why can planes be so hot, or so cold? Nelson said that external factors play a big role in the temperature onboard an airplane. “Especially in the summer, especially with delays, being out on ...