There are an unending number of interesting facts about the SR-71 Blackbird, probably the coolest aircraft ever produced by any air force, anywhere in the world. It’s the only airframe made of 85% ...

The legendary SR-71 Blackbird retains the record for America’s fastest manned aircraft—ever. While almost everyone has heard of the American-made F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II platforms, many are ...

There are certain planes that are so special that their very name is spoken in hushed tones. The legendary SR-71 Blackbird is one such craft. Designed during the Cold War, the Blackbird was a ...

Sleek, black and evil in appearance, the SR-71 Blackbird was THE masterpiece of Cold War engineering. Flying faster and higher than any fighter, this stealthy reconnaissance aircraft could snoop where ...

Watch the impressive engineering in this in-depth tour of the SR-71 Blackbird's jet engine and you'll see an extraordinary reconnaissance aircraft that still impresses despite taking its first flight ...

SR-71 Blackbird Outran Thousands of Missiles – The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is remembered for being a fast plane – able to fly more than 2,200 mph (Mach 3+ or more than three times the speed of sound) ...

In the perennial game of aeronautical anatomy-waving contests, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird wins every time. All the world's achievements in aviation in the last 120 years don't hit home in most ...

The SR-71 Blackbird is one of the United States' most recognizable and iconic aircraft. Its design is impressive, and while the U.S. only built 32, it remains a favorite of hobbyists and enthusiasts.