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Simple Blackbird

9,180 Simplemike  5.8 years ago

The Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" is a long-range, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft that was operated by the United States Air Force.[2] It was developed as a black project from the Lockheed A-12 reconnaissance aircraft in the 1960s by Lockheed and its Skunk Works division. 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 were detected, the standard evasive action was simply to accelerate and outfly the missile.[3] The shape of the SR-71 was based on the A-12 which was one of the first aircraft to be designed with a reduced radar cross-section.

The SR-71 served with the U.S. Air Force from 1964 to 1998. A total of 32 aircraft were built; 12 were lost in accidents but none lost to enemy action.[4][5] The SR-71 has been given several nicknames, including "Blackbird" and "Habu".[6] Since 1976, it has held the world record for the fastest air-breathing manned aircraft, a record previously held by the related Lockheed YF-12.[7][8][9] -Wikipedia

Controls
Standard Flight Controls
Takeoff-Throttle up to 100%, Full Trim, pull back at 240mph
AG1: Go-Fast, Activates afterburner, retracts Engine Nacelle
Landing-Good Luck(full trim, 30% engine, no AB, focus on the controls!)

Takeoff comes shortly after 240mph and with Afterburner will achieve a top speed of 2600mph at 42k ft. at 85000 it will maintain speeds of 2190mph with full afterburner.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 57.5ft (17.5m)
  • Length 107.4ft (32.8m)
  • Height 18.2ft (5.6m)
  • Empty Weight 49,345lbs (22,382kg)
  • Loaded Weight 89,862lbs (40,760kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.001
  • Wing Loading 78.1lbs/ft2 (381.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,151.0ft2 (106.9m2)
  • Drag Points 6911

Parts

  • Number of Parts 121
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 814