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SR71 - Blackbird

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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.

Cruise Speed

Max Speed

Control

Body

Protection

ShZ (439) - 2,000 mph

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Ex

Am

Rm

Wingspan

55 feet 6 inches  

Weight

170,000 pounds

Length

107 feet 6 inches  

Sustained Climb Angle

34.4 deg

Height

16 feet 6 inches  

Cost

$

Range

2,900 miles  

Ceiling

85,000 feet