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SR-71 Blackbird
The SR-71 Blackbird was a high altitude, high speed spy
aircraft developed by Lockheed Skunk Works in the 1960's.
The SR-71 can travel at 2,200mph (Mach 3) and at altitudes
above 85,000ft. Out of the the 50 built, 20 were lost
in accidents. Also see Aurora.
Primary Function: Strategic Reconnaissance
Contractor: Lockheed-Martin Skunkworks
Power Plant: 2 Pratt and Whitney J-58 axial-flow turbojets with afterburners
each produces 32,500 pounds of thrust
Length: 107.4 feet (32.73 m)
Height: l8.5 feet (5.63 m)
Weight: 140,000 pounds (52,250 kg) Gross takeoff weight
80,000 pounds (30,000 kg) JP-7 fuel weight
Wingspan: 55.6 feet (16.94 m)
Speed: over Mach 3.2 / 2,000 mph (3,200 kph)
Range: over 2000 miles (3200 km) unrefueled
Altitude: over 85,000 feet (26,000 m)
Unit Cost:
Crew: 2
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