What Makes The Windshield Of An SR-71 Blackbird Jet So Special?
The SR-71 Blackbird has several features that make it unique, one of which is a windshield that's specially made for the ...
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YF-12: The SR-71 Look Alike That Could Have Changed Aviation History
The SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance plane remains ... After the Second World War, the U.S. Air Force wanted a replacement for its F-106 Delta Dart interceptor. The resulting North American XF ...
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B-71: How the SR-71 Blackbird Could Have Become a Bomber
The B-71 Plan: Why the SR-71 Wasn't Converted into a Bomber The B-71 Plan Failed: The SR-71 Blackbird was never hit or damaged by enemy fire. It eluded an estimated 4,000 surface-to-air missiles ...
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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 ...