National Air and Space Museum, Dulles, Virginia
photo: David Castenson
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Posted on the Phoenix Aviation Research Facebook page: link
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Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird – The Plane Designed to Leak
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is a revolutionary piece of aviation engineering, designed to push the boundaries of flight. The Blackbird was a long-range, advanced, strategic reconnaissance aircraft. It was flown at speeds up to Mach 3, or three times the speed of sound, and it remains the fastest manned air-breathing aircraft to ever fly. But the Blackbird had an interesting feature that made it unique - it was designed to leak. What this did was release pressure as the aircraft flew at high speeds and altitudes, allowing it to fly faster, farther, and remain in flight longer. The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is a remarkable aircraft, and a true testament to the power of human ingenuity.
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Top 10 Iconic Aircraft in United States Military Aviation History: Mind-Blowing Facts
In the illustrious history of United States military aviation, certain aircraft have left an indelible mark, not just on the skies, but also on the collective consciousness of a nation. These iconic aircraft have played pivotal roles in shaping the course of history, from pivotal battles to technological advancements that have revolutionized aerial warfare. In this comprehensive guide, we will…
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Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird 64-17980 9th SRW take-off, Air Fete 86, Mildenhall by rac819
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Air Fete 96, RAF Mildenhall Olympus OM4 Zuiko 65-200m Ilford FP4
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SR-71 on display at Flight Test Nation 2009, October 17, 2009, Edwards AFB
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darkstar (commission on twitter)
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A brief story of a secret funding project for three Lockheed YF-12 aircraft. YF-12 Secret Funding 🎥 https://youtu.be/waIKmfA-lP8
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Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. Full frontal. Super sonic, long-range, high-altitude, strategic reconnaissance aircraft. First flew in 1964
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Lockheed U-2 Reconnaissance aircraft
On September 13, 1985, Major Doug Pearson made history when he destroyed a satellite with a missile launched from his F-15.
Declassfied Footage From U2 Spy Plane
North American X-15 Rocket-powered aircraft
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Strategic reconnaissance aircraft
Lockheed NF-104A Aerospace Trainer
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SR-71 A-12B (?) under construction
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Blackbirds in formation, YF-12A and SR-71, with Lockheed F-104 Starfighter.
Date: 1975
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Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird – The Plane Designed to Leak
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was a marvel of aircraft engineering and design. It was developed by Lockheed as a reconnaissance aircraft capable of flying at Mach 3.2 and higher, at altitudes of up to 85,000 feet. It was known for its unique design, which allowed it to be faster than any other aircraft in the world. But what many don't know is that, due to the extreme speeds and temperatures it flew at, the Blackbird was designed to leak.
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Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird assembly line.
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