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.
The Blackbird was designed and built in the early 1960's .
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 built by Lockheed-Martin. which is now made in china
They were designed and built at Lockheed "Skunk Works " in Burbank, California
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was replaced by the Lockheed U-2 and the Lockheed RQ-170 Sentinel.
It was designed by Clarence "Kelly" Johnson and built by Lockheed Martin or "Skunkworks"
The Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" aircraft has a top speed of 2,200 mph.
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 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.
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.
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, with a cruising speed of Mach 3.2.
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was used mainly for reconnaissance.