The Lockheed SR-71 " Blackbird " is a retired long-range, high-altitude, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft that was developed and manufactured by the American aerospace …

Learn about the creation of the Blackbird, the world's fastest plane, by Kelly Johnson and the Skunk Works team at Lockheed Martin.

No reconnaissance aircraft in history has operated in more hostile airspace or with such complete impunity than the SR-71 Blackbird. It is the fastest aircraft propelled by air-breathing engines.

The SR-71, unofficially known as the "Blackbird," is a long-range, advanced, strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed from the Lockheed A-12 and YF-12A aircraft.

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is the highest-flying and fastest military jet aircraft in history. The SR-71 Blackbird at IWM Duxford has flown higher than any other.

More than a decade after their retirement the Blackbirds remain the world’s fastest and highest-flying production aircraft ever built. The Blackbirds were designed to cruise at Mach 3.2, just …

Apr 9, 2025 · Discover the full story of the SR-71 Blackbird, its top speed, max altitude, cockpit details, and the successor to this legendary Lockheed aircraft.

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was a two-seat twin-engine long-range supersonic strategic reconnaissance aircraft produced by Lockheed Corporation. The SR-71 was capable of flying …

Feb 28, 2025 · The Lockheed Blackbird series remains one of the most legendary achievements in aviation history. From the A-12’s secret missions to the SR-71’s record-breaking speeds, …

Dec 24, 2025 · The SR-71 Blackbird wasn’t just an aircraft - it was a weapon of information dominance. Born from the need to outwit Soviet defenses after the U-2 incident, it shattered …