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X-43 is the fastest going Mach 9.5. However, it does not have a person inside, and it government funded (Don't know if that counts as military). The fastest plane made by a private builder is the Tupolev Tu-144 going Mach 2.35 (1,550 mph)
The Blackbird was the king of airplane back in those days. Only 32 were made. 12 were destroyed in accidents. It was the fastest airplane and it was no hoax. You don't have to be too smart to realise why no other country had the plane.
The SR-71 Blackbird was built by Lockheed-Martin. which is now made in china
Paul McCartney wrote the song Blackbird for the Beatle's White Album.
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Only 32 were made. 12 were destroyed in accidents but none due to enemy action.
The first SR-71 Blackbird was created @ Lockheed's "Skunkworks" in northern CA
Birds have been around for millions of years.
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A CBR1100XX SUPER Blackbird