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Unofficially, the SR-71 carried many nicknames, including the "Habu," "SR," "Lady in Black," and "Sled;" but most of us know the SR-71 as the "Blackbird." The SR-71 was developed as a long-range strategic reconnaissance aircraft capable of flying at speeds over Mach 3.2 and at 85,000 feet. The first SR-71 to enter service was delivered in 1966 and due to politics, it was retired in 1990. However, the USAF still kept a few SR-71s in operation up until 1998, after a few were brought back to service in 1995. NASA's DFRC at Edwards AFB, CA flew the SR-71 from 1991 until its final flight in October 1999.
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When was the Lockheed SR-71 blackbird designed and built?
The Blackbird was designed and built in the early 1960's .
Who is the maker of SR-71 Blackbird?
Lockheed built the SR-71 Blackbird. It was a built by a division of Lockheed called Skunk Works. Skunk Works worked on some of the most classified military projects.
Which company made the SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird was built by Lockheed-Martin. which is now made in china
Where was SR-71 Blackbird designed and Built?
They were designed and built at Lockheed "Skunk Works " in Burbank, California
What jet took the place of the blackbird?
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was replaced by the Lockheed U-2 and the Lockheed RQ-170 Sentinel.
Who invented the sr 71 blackbird?
It was designed by Clarence "Kelly" Johnson and built by Lockheed Martin or "Skunkworks"
What is the top speed of a lockheed blackbird?
The Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" aircraft has a top speed of 2,200 mph.
Where was the SR-71 Blackbird designed and built?
The SR-71 Blackbird was designed and built by Lockheed Martin in their Skunk WorksA,B facility in Palmdale, California in the USA.B This now is officially entitled the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) division.CSource:A SR-71 Blackbird: Lockheed Martin WebsiteB Skunk Works: Wikipedia EntryC Skunk Works Today: Lockheed Martin WebsitePlease see related links.
Which type of aircraft did Lockheed Martin built?
Lockheed Martin built the U-2 spy-plane, F-16, F-22, F-35, the AC-130 aircraft, the SR-71 Blackbird and the F-117.
What plane built by skunk work broke on march 3?
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, with a cruising speed of Mach 3.2.
What was sr-71 blackbird used for?
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was used mainly for reconnaissance.
Who invented the SR-71 Blackbird?
If you are refering to the SR71 blackbird, the military plane, it was designed and built by Lockheed Martin. The SR-71 Blackbird was built by the famous Lockhead "Shunk Works" Heading up the team was Clarence L. "Kelly" Johnson one of aviation's most important aircraft designers.
