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Official reports said the supersonic spyplane was being retired to save the $200-300 million annual cost to operate the fleet in favor of advanced satellite systems. The days when the blackbird to existence, modern satellites where not as good as todays satellites. An airplane that could fly closer to the earth was needed.
For a long time the Air Force claimed a maximum speed of Mach 3.2 and an operational ceiling of 85,000 feet, but we now know that the SR-71 can soar above 100,000 feet. Some military pilots claim altitudes in excess of 125,000 feet but this is probably stretching it a bit. Compared to the fastest jet fighter America had at the time, the SR-71 flew at least 60 percent faster than its maximum speed on afterburner.
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What colour is the SR71 Blackbird?
Black
How fast does the SR71 Blackbird travel?
3.5
What is the top speed of the the sr71 blackbird?
2193 mph
What layer of atmosphere did the SR71 Blackbird fly in?
Stratosphere
How fast did the sr71 blackbird fly?
2200 mph
What layer of atmosphere did the SR71-Blackbird fly in?
the stratosphere!
What year was the sr71 blackbird commmissioned into service?
The SR-71 Blackbird was introduced into service in 1966.
What is a sr71?
It is the Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird", a reconnaissance aircraft.
Is the sr71 blackbird stleth?
No it just flew very high to avoid radar.
How fast does a sr71 blackbird go?
About 3 times the speed of sound. (3 mach)
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.
Is a sr71 blackbird a fighter jet?
No it is an advanced, long range, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft.
