Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
The Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" is a long-range, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft that was operated by the United States Air Force.
It was developed as a black project from the Lockheed A-12 reconnaissance aircraft in the 1960s by Lockheed and its Skunk Works division. Renowned American aerospace engineer Clarence "Kelly" Johnson was responsible for many of the design's innovative concepts.
During aerial reconnaissance missions, the SR-71 operated at high speeds and altitudes to allow it to outrace threats.
If a surface-to-air missile launch was detected, the standard evasive action was simply to accelerate and outfly the missile.
The SR-71 was designed to have basic stealth characteristics and served as a precursor to future stealth aircraft.
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Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 42.4ft (12.9m)
- Length 77.8ft (23.7m)
- Height 12.2ft (3.7m)
- Empty Weight 18,849lbs (8,549kg)
- Loaded Weight 30,138lbs (13,670kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 3.131
- Wing Loading 46.3lbs/ft2 (226.0kg/m2)
- Wing Area 651.1ft2 (60.5m2)
- Drag Points 6695
Parts
- Number of Parts 158
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 730