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Creighton
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Yep, I know. Worked with Edwards AFB after SR-71's were de-classified. They still flew one for research. Was on the GPS side of things. They go very/very fast. Most in static display now. Working on visiting all.
Side note, fuel pours out of the wing body panels when at takeoff ready. Requires refuel once airborne and the panels have expanded. Serious noise at takeoff. Afterburners are insane.
Great LIC Plate !! Never got a ride in one. Bit strict about those things.
Creighton
Side note, fuel pours out of the wing body panels when at takeoff ready. Requires refuel once airborne and the panels have expanded. Serious noise at takeoff. Afterburners are insane.
Great LIC Plate !! Never got a ride in one. Bit strict about those things.
Creighton
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good to doo
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LIke I said before that rear wing makes it look like a nascar from the day. Does it have a curve to it? Oh yes I have heard of the sr71 never seen one tho.
nickleman60
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That was the intention, it also has the same curve as the deck lid.
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nickleman60
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They're probably the only ones who called it that, you know the nickname that mostly associated with it.
The Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" was a long-range, Mach~3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft that was operated by the United States Air Force. During aerial reconnaissance missions, the SR-71 operated at high speeds and altitudes to allow it to outrace threats. If a surface-to-air missile launch was detected, the standard evasive action was simply to accelerate and outfly the missile.
The SR-71 has been given several nicknames, including Blackbird and Habu.
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Creighton
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Here we go:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_SR-71_Blackbird
Lot's of nicknames. Stationed around the world. In the day.
All I can say is Mach 3+ might be a tad under at full throttle.
At decommision NASA did a great job of getting them to museums. Far as I know Edwards AFB is only place maintaining a still flying example. Triva, who knows where the 2 surving SA-1's are
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Creighton
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_SR-71_Blackbird
Lot's of nicknames. Stationed around the world. In the day.
All I can say is Mach 3+ might be a tad under at full throttle.
At decommision NASA did a great job of getting them to museums. Far as I know Edwards AFB is only place maintaining a still flying example. Triva, who knows where the 2 surving SA-1's are
.Creighton
nickleman60
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Here we go:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_SR-71_Blackbird
Lot's of nicknames. Stationed around the world. In the day.
All I can say is Mach 3+ might be a tad under at full throttle.
At decommision NASA did a great job of getting them to museums. Far as I know Edwards AFB is only place maintaining a still flying example. Triva, who knows where the 2 surving SA-1's are
Creighton
Yeah but the "Blackbird" nickname is the one that everyone recognizes and that's why I have the plate.
Here we go:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_SR-71_Blackbird
Lot's of nicknames. Stationed around the world. In the day.
All I can say is Mach 3+ might be a tad under at full throttle.
At decommision NASA did a great job of getting them to museums. Far as I know Edwards AFB is only place maintaining a still flying example. Triva, who knows where the 2 surving SA-1's are
Creighton
Good evening
For the trivia question are you asking about the SA-1 Apollo mission or the Soviet missile NATO code SA-1?
If the trivia question is the A-11/ M-21 family of the blackbirds here are the locations:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...b-b87lrQhmvpJHhzA&sig2=oqffaNuzTB2cXuK1baOZHA
Used to be one in the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum in McMinnville, OR - they had an air frame, one engine and some ground support equipment. http://www.johnweeks.com/sr71/nasa-832.html
