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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 ...
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A-12 by Skunk Works: The Secret Jet That Came Before the SR-71
Long before the world knew the SR-71, there was the A-12—a stealth jet so secret, it operated in the shadows. Designed by Lockheed’s legendary Skunk Works team, the A-12 was faster, higher-flying, and ...
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What It Took To Build The SR-71 Blackbird
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 ...
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Here's what we know about Lockheed Martin's mysterious SR-72
The SR-71 was capable of reaching speeds over three ... It will be headed by "Skunk Works," Lockheed's advanced development program. Lockheed calls the SR-72 a "game changer." ...
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The best and baddest of U.S. stealth bombers:
LOCKHEED SR-71 BLACKBIRD Role: Strategic reconnaissance aircraft Manufacturer: Lockheed, Skunk Works division Status: Retired The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is a long-range, Mach 3+ strategic ...
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The SR-71 Blackbird Was Built to Outrun Soviet Air Defenses
Lockheed Martin’s infamous Skunk Works division is responsible for developing the legendary SR-71 platform. Spearheaded by Clarence “Kelly” Johnson, the Blackbird project was initially ...