Tales of the Blackbird (SR-71)

[spectra3279]

Except in Iran

I don't think Iran has the upgraded 14's I believe they are still the under powered ones. And I know they don't have the radar system

 

[spectra3279]

Many people don't realize the f14 made an exceptional bomber also. Come in fast, slow down. Due to the swing wing they had a much lower stall speed.

 

[4Waters]

I don't think Iran has the upgraded 14's I believe they are still the under powered ones. And I know they don't have the radar system

I believe you are right

 

[rush1]

This is really cool

 

[Echo Lodge]

That time Four Swedish JA-37 Viggen pilots protected an SR-71 with an inflight engine failure from 20 Soviet Fighter Jets

That time Four Swedish JA-37 Viggen pilots protected an SR-71 with an inflight engine failure from 20 Soviet Fighter Jets

theaviationgeekclub.com

 

[rivrrts429]

Air Zoo Aerospace & Sci Museum on Instagram: "Why are the tires on the Blackbird silver? Check out next week's SR-71 Spy-posium here: airzoo.org/spyposium"

1,757 likes, 15 comments - airzoo_ on August 1, 2024: "Why are the tires on the Blackbird silver? Check out next week's SR-71 Spy-posium here: airzoo.org/spyposium".

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[TeamGreene]

Weren't they developed in like 1965? Can't imagine what they are and have been working on now with today's technology.

 

[rivrrts429]

Weren't they developed in like 1965? Can't imagine what they are and have been working on now with today's technology.

The A12 first flew early 60’s and the SR71 in mid 60’s. It’s scary to think what we actually have today with the advancements since those days.

 

[DaveH]

The A12 first flew early 60’s and the SR71 in mid 60’s. It’s scary to think what we actually have today with the advancements since those days.

maybe. my money is on our cutting edge surveillance technology being in space and not so much with aircraft. i mean you think all those launches Elon is doing is for internet?

 

[TeamGreene]

maybe. my money is on our cutting edge surveillance technology being in space and not so much with aircraft. i mean you think all those launches Elon is doing is for internet?

Modern day Hedy Lamar

 

[attitude]

Weren't they developed in like 1965? Can't imagine what they are and have been working on now with today's technology.

If I remember correctly the design started in the late 1940s, wild…

 

[rivrrts429]

This level of engineering is wild…

FlightScience on Instagram: "The Pratt & Whitney J58 engine is renowned for powering the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, the world’s fastest jet-powered aircraft, capable of sustained flight at speeds over Mach 3 and altitudes exceeding 85,000 feet. This u

90K likes, 1,185 comments - flightscience101 on August 3, 2024: "The Pratt & Whitney J58 engine is renowned for powering the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, the world’s fastest jet-powered aircraft, capable of sustained flight at speeds over Mach 3 and altitudes exceeding 85,000 feet. This unique...

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[4Waters]

 

[4Waters]

 

[rivrrts429]

That was awesome!!

 

[4Waters]

 

[monkeyswrench]

Flexing...the way it should be. No one got hurt or killed, but everyone knew who was in charge.

 

[j21black]

Modern day Hedy Lamar

Howard Hughes!

 

[4Waters]

 

[4Waters]

Here's your clearance

 

[monkeyswrench]

"Communicating"...that's beautiful