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SR-71 Blackbird
Twin engine, two or three person, Delta winged, reconnaissance
aircraft. Flown by the CIA unless a speed record needs to be broken, then
the Air Force is allowed to fly one. It is possible that the top speed of
the plane has still not been reached. The crew must wear NASA style space
suits.
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Cruise Speed |
Max Speed |
Control |
Body |
Protection |
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ShZ (439) - 2,000 mph |
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Ex |
Am |
Rm |
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Wingspan |
55 feet 6 inches |
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Weight |
170,000 pounds |
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Length |
107 feet 6 inches |
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Sustained Climb Angle |
34.4 deg |
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Height |
16 feet 6 inches |
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Cost |
$ |
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Range |
2,900 miles |
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Ceiling |
85,000 feet |
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