The SR-71 Blackbird Can't Use Just Any Jet Fuel – Here's Why (And What It Uses Instead)

The SR-71 Blackbird was the fastest spy plane in the U.S. military's service, exceeding 2,000 miles per hour. It could also ...
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SR-71 Blackbird – the Fastest Plane in History Is Rotting In a Museum

Meet the SR-71: It is hard not to be impressed when seeing the Lockheed SR-71 up close, even if it is difficult for many to fully appreciate the significance of the aircraft. Today, it is possible to ...
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Blackbird: The SR-71 Is World’s Fastest Plane (And Is Retired?)

The Lockheed SR-71 “Blackbird” was never really much of a secret during its time in service with the United States Air Force. It had been first mentioned in a speech by then-President Lyndon Johnson ...
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Why Did the US Air Force Retire the SR-71 Blackbird?

The SR-71 Blackbird, the fastest aircraft ever built, was ultimately done in by the Air Force’s most notorious and intractable enemy: budget cuts.
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SR-71 Blackbird: Still the world's fastest aircraft

During the Cold War, the SR-71 Blackbird spy plane could fly higher and faster than any other -- and 55 years after its first flight, it still does.Get the full story in the video below ...