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Originally the aircraft was designated RS-71 to reflect its reconnaissance/strike role. But Air Force Chief of Staff General Curtis LeMay preferred the SR (Strategic Reconnaissance) designation and wanted the RS-71 to be named SR-71.
The finished aircraft were painted dark blue, almost black - to increase the emission of internal heat (fuel was used as a heat sink to cool the avionics) and also to act as camouflage against the night sky. The call sign of the aircraft was "Blackbird".
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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 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)
Is a sr71 blackbird a fighter jet?
No it is an advanced, long range, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft.
Does an Sr-71 blackbird go 2700 mph?
The maximum speed of a SR71 is 2,200 mph at 80,000 ft.
How fast is the SR71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird is 2,193 miles per hour fast or Mach 3, three times faster than the speed of sound.
