Perhaps the most fascinating aircraft ever built and flown was the Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird. Alas, it was taken out of service in the late 90’s and there’s been nothing quite like it since. Now ...
There are few secret projects like U.S. Air Force black projects, and that was certainly the case for the famed SR-71 Blackbird. The SR-71 was no ordinary aircraft but a big, beautiful and ...
Ford’s Police Interceptor Stealth concept from 2010 apparently drew some inspiration from a legendary spy plane. What was its ...
As an applicant, the SR-71 selection process seemed mystical to me. From the “inside,” however, it was a very methodical screening process designed to choose the best crews with the aptitude to fly ...
Could a modern day SR-71 Blackbird change the course of World War 2? Find out in today's epic new video as we send this speed ...
The SR-71 wasn't like other planes. It didn't retire like them either. On this day in 1990, SR-71 #972 took its final flight for the U.S. Military and was officially retired. It ran from Los Angeles ...
If you've ever looked at your wrist and wished that you had a Cold War momento on it that costs as much as a hypercar, Urwerk has your back with its EMC SR-71 watch that includes material from an ...
No other plane in history has captured the hearts and minds of the American public quite like the SR-71 Blackbird, providing the West with an unprecedented look behind the Iron Curtain during its 33 ...
The SR-71 Blackbird is a legendary supersonic air craft that has captured countless imaginations since its existence first became known. Known for its prowess, stealth features, and its sleek profile, ...
Built and designed in the 1960s after the A-12 Oxcart, the SR-71 Blackbird is still the fastest, most vanguardist air-breathing airplane in the history of aviation. These once classified photos reveal ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A tail rudder from the fastest airplane in the world could be yours — for a cool $1 million. The seller didn't say if it was a spare part, or ...
Head-on view from slightly above the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, beautifully lit from the darkness of its storage building at the National Air and Space Museum, September 21, 2000. Eric Long / NASM The ...