Watch the SR-71 Blackbird RC jet execute a smooth and precise landing, showcasing scale realism, expert control, and aerodynamic prowess. Perfect for RC aviation enthusiasts and model plane collectors ...

Key Points and Summary - Despite the legendary success of the Mach 3 SR-71 Blackbird, the Soviet Union never developed a direct equivalent, for several key reasons. -Moscow prioritized its burgeoning ...

Sleek, black and evil in appearance, the SR-71 Blackbird was THE masterpiece of Cold War engineering. Flying faster and higher than any fighter, this stealthy reconnaissance aircraft could snoop where ...

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. The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird remains one of the most ...

Leaving the airspace above New York City at 2,455 miles per hour, SR-71 tail number 64-17972 would set a transatlantic speed record on Sept. 1, 1974. Stationed at Beale Air Force Base (AFB) California ...