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The SR-71 Blackbird Was Built to Outrun Soviet Air Defenses
The SR-71 Blackbirds were used in intelligence-gathering operations over the Soviet Union and Vietnam. A s Washington and ...
US plan for ‘Son of Blackbird’ jet that’ll be world’s fastest plane after Trump gives glimpse into future with his F-47
INCREDIBLE plans have been revealed for a hypersonic superjet dubbed “Son of Blackbird” that could soon become the world’s fastest aircraft. Building on the legacy of the SR-71 ...
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JA-37 Viggen: The Fighter That Could Have Shot Down an SR-71 Blackbird
Even considering the development of modern fighter jets like the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II, the Mach 3.0-capable ...
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The SR-71 Blackbird Was Built to Outrun Soviet Air Defenses
The SR-71 “Blackbird” broke the world’s record for sustained altitude in horizontal flight in 1976 when it flew at Mach 3.3 (times the speed of sound). As of 2025, no fighter or proposed ...