30 years ago today, a Blackbird smashed a transcontinental speed record. On Mar. 6, 1990, SR-71 Blackbird S/N 61-7972 (tail number #972) made its final flight from AF Flight Test Center Plant 42 in Palmdale, […]
Enjoy a walkaround of the Blackbird with legendary engineer Kelly Johnson. Clarence Leonard “Kelly” Johnson (February 27, 1910 – December 21, 1990) is one of the most important aircraft design engineers in the history of […]
The first flight of an SR-71 took place 55 years ago today. It was the first aircraft to feature stealth capabilities. The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird flew for the first time on Dec. 22, 1964 at […]
The air inlets were the key factor that helped the J-58 engines to provide 32,000 pounds of thrust and allow the Blackbird to reach Mach 3.2. The Lockheed SR-71 “Blackbird”, the famous high-altitude Mach 3 […]
One of the most interesting military tech unveiled during the parade is a supersonic recce drone which bears some resemblance to the Lockheed D-21. Beijing hosted a military parade to commemorate China’s 70th anniversary on […]
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