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Fastest Manned Aircraft In The World: A Look At The SR-71 Blackbird
the SR-71 still stands as the fastest manned air-breathing jet to ever take to the skies. The story of the Lockheed SR-71 is fascinating to explore, and the reasons behind this aircraft's ...
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Fifty Years Later, the SR-71 Blackbird Is Still the Fastest Plane Ever Built
Known as one of the most awe-inspiring achievements in the history of aviation, Lockheed Martin’s SR-71 Blackbird was the ...
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The best and baddest of U.S. stealth bombers:
It has held the world record for the fastest air-breathing manned aircraft since 1976; this record was previously held by the relatedLockheed YF-12.
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The SR-71 Blackbird Is Remembered for More Than Speed and Stealth
Although the mission to develop an even faster successor to the U-2 was already in the works prior to this incident, the loss of Powers’ aircraft ... its status as the fastest jet to ever ...