Military

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird

Manufacturer: Lockheed

The Lockheed SR‑71 Blackbird is a retired long‑range, high‑altitude, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed by Lockheed’s Skunk Works in the 1960s. It was designed for rapid, covert surveillance at altitudes above 85 000 ft and speeds over Mach 3, and it entered U.S. Air Force service in 1966.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
lockheed-sr-71-blackbird
Class
Military
Registry Count
N/A

Specifications

Wingspan
16.94 m / 55 ft
Length
32.74 m / 107 ft
Height
5.64 m / 18 ft
Max Speed
3540 km/h / 2200 mph
Range
5230 km / 3250 mi
Ceiling
26000 m / 85000 ft
First Flight
1964-12-22
Total Built
32

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