skunkworks
Yes, Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs, in Palmdale, California.
Skunk Works is the name for Lockheed Martin's Advanced Development Programs. See Related Links for more information.
I've never come across a name for the skunk, and, strangely, it's never occurred to me to ask. I've had a look and it appears to not have a name, but this is a great question and I'll do my best to find out.
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.
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.
The SR-71 was developed by Lockheed's Skunk Works.
Lockheed's Skunk Works of Burbank, California, made the F-117.
The Skunk Works. Lockheed-Martin's Advanced Development Programs.
Skunk Works was a top secret division of Lockheed, they worked on some of the most classified military projects. Including the SR-71 Blackbird.
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was primarily built at Lockheed's Skunk Works facility in Burbank, California. The aircraft was developed in the 1960s for reconnaissance purposes and was known for its high speed and altitude capabilities. Components were also manufactured at various locations, but final assembly and testing were conducted at the Skunk Works site.
They were designed and built at Lockheed "Skunk Works " in Burbank, California
The name Lockheed Martin came from the merger of Lockheed Corp. and Martin Marietta Corp. in 1995. The Lockheed name came from aviation pioneers Allan and Malcolm Lockheed. The Martin name came from aviation pioneer Glenn Martin. The Lockheed brothers and Glenn Martin had each founded their own aircraft companies.