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Why did they retire the SR-71 Blackbird?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 10/19/2022

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.

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∙ 14y ago

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What colour is the SR71 Blackbird?

Black

How fast does the SR71 Blackbird travel?

3.5

What layer of atmosphere did the SR71 Blackbird fly in?

Stratosphere

What is the top speed of the the sr71 blackbird?

2193 mph

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.