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Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird

The Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" is a retired long-range, high-altitude, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed by Lockheed and its Skunk Works division. It was designed to fly at speeds exceeding Mach 3.2 and altitudes up to 85,000 feet, making it virtually invulnerable to contemporary air defenses.

Identity

Family Name
SR-71
Full Name
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
Reusability
fully_reusable
Slug
lockheed-sr-71-blackbird
Status
retired
Type
other

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Description
The Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" is a retired long-range, high-altitude, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed by Lockheed and its Skunk Works division. It was designed to fly at speeds exceeding Mach 3.2 and altitudes up to 85,000 feet, making it virtually invulnerable to contemporary air defenses.
Diameter M
16.94
Engines
  • Count
    2
    Name
    Pratt & Whitney J58
First Flight Year
1,964
Height M
5.64
Liftoff Mass Kg
78,000
Manufacturer Id
jd76x7jyyp2cr5trms0r6cqt2d7kpcha

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Creation Time
4/26/2026, 2:27:37 PM
Updated Time
4/26/2026, 2:27:37 PM