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The SR-71 was built as a military stealth reconnaissance plane that was faster and more agile than the current military rockets, bullets, and even ground-to-air missiles of the time it was developed.

From the beginning of development, the Blackbird was intended to take the place of the Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady for all recon roles. It was based on the existing XB-70 Valkyrie bomber frame and power plant, and vaguely resembles it.

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