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They had a few reasons. Prime among them is the government decided satellites could provide all the overhead coverage you'd ever need. Satellites have a big problem: you can't put them where you need them when you need them. After they brought the SR-71 back to service, it then became a question of money. NOTHING on an SR-71 fits anything else in the fleet. If you need a new part you have to make it by hand. The fuel only works in the SR-71. The tires are special. There's no onboard datalink so there's no real-time collection capability, and that plane is so fast you could never put a datalink system on one. Now that we have unmanned aerial systems, we don't need the SR-71.
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When did the SR-71 Blackbird retired?
The SR-71 Blackbird have retired since 1990.
When was the SR-71 Blackbird launched?
The SR-71 Blackbird was launched since 1964 . The SR-71 Blackbird was built in 1963 and it was built by Lockheed Martin. Only the United States has the SR-71 Blackbird. In reallife no SR-71 Blackbird was ever shot down during their mission. The SR-71 Blackbird is the World's fastest and highest flying military aircraft. The SR-71 Blackbird can climb more higher than any other planes and missiles. No missiles can ever shoot down the SR-71 Blackbird. United States of America is the only one Country that have SR-71 Blackbird. Fighters in the air still cannot stop the SR-71 Blackbird. It was invited during 1964. The SR-71 Blackbird can reach up to over 85,000 feet. No missiles can ever fly that high.
Why did they retire the SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird was retired due to the improvement of satellites and the extremely high cost of operating the Blackbird fleet all over the world. Some can still be seen in aircraft museums and on display at their former bases.
What was sr-71 blackbird used for?
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was used mainly for reconnaissance.
What year was the sr 71 blackbird?
The SR 71 Blackbird was first introduced on the 22 December 1964
Which one can fly higher SR-71 Blackbird or Missiles?
The SR-71 Blackbird can fly way much more higher than Missiles. So the SR-71 Blackbird win.
When was the blackbird sr-71 created?
The SR-71 Blackbird was created in 1966 and designed by Clarence "Kelly" Johnson
When was the sr- 71 blackbird luanched?
The SR-71 Blackbird was launched after it was finished being builted. In reallife no SR-71 Blackbird was ever shot down. The SR-71 Blackbird is the YF 12. The United States Air Forces launched it since 1964. Fighters in the air still can't shoot down the SR-71 Blackbird because it flies over 85,000 feets.
Which company made the SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird was built by Lockheed-Martin. which is now made in china
What is the height of the SR-71 Blackbird?
The height of the SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft top height is 85,000 ft.
Where was the first SR-71 Blackbird made?
The first SR-71 Blackbird was created @ Lockheed's "Skunkworks" in northern CA
Can fighter aircraft in the air shoot down the SR-71 Blackbird?
No because the SR-71 Blackbird is the World's fastest, stealthiest and the highest flying aircraft. Only the United States of Anerica has the SR-71 Blackbird.
