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Sr-71 blackbird

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The Lockheed SR-71 “Blackbird” is a long-range, high-altitude, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed and manufactured by the American aerospace company Lockheed Corporation. It was operated by both the United States Air Force (USAF) and NASA. (Sources Wikipedia). Note: flys to about 1000 mph

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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 38.7ft (11.8m)
  • Length 70.9ft (21.6m)
  • Height 12.1ft (3.7m)
  • Empty Weight 18,729lbs (8,495kg)
  • Loaded Weight 31,538lbs (14,305kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.137
  • Wing Loading 60.3lbs/ft2 (294.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 523.4ft2 (48.6m2)
  • Drag Points 5009

Parts

  • Number of Parts 139
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 683