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Dispelling the SR-91 Aurora Myth

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Post published:May 7, 2023
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The SR-91 Aurora was supposedly a Mach 6 spy plane designed in the 1980s. But it's only partially apparent whether or not this is real. The SR-91 Aurora legend endures.…

Speed Demon: The CIA’s Mach 3.3 Spy Aircraft

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Post published:May 7, 2023
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Despite its incredible speed, it canceled the A-12 Oxcart program in December 1966 to make space for the more secure SR-71 Blackbird. An air-to-air left front view of a A-12…

The Origins of the Spy Aircraft SR-71

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Post published:May 6, 2023
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The SR-71's top speed was limited to Mach 3.2 but could have much greater speeds. Its predecessor, the A-12 "Cygnus," could have speeds exceeding Mach 3.56. SR-71 Blackbird Spy Plane.…

A Bomber Was Possible with This Mach 3 Spy Plane

Post author:Haidar M Hussain - Editorial
Post published:May 5, 2023
Post category:Aircraft Industry Reports US Air Force
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There was hope that the SR-71 program might produce a new bomber type. Originally codenamed "Project B-71," the aircraft would have been a multirole fighter, bomber, and reconnaissance platform based…

The CIA’s Construction Of A Mach 3 Spy Aircraft

Post author:Haidar M Hussain - Editorial
Post published:March 1, 2023
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Six of the fifteen A-12s produced were destroyed in accidents. Certainly, the A-12 pushed the limits of aircraft performance. A-12 Oxcart. Image Credit: Creative Commons. A former Air Force pilot-in-training…

The SR-71 Blackbird Avoided 4,000 Shots

Post author:Haidar M Hussain - Editorial
Post published:March 1, 2023
Post category:Air Air Power Aircraft Bomber Fact Sheets Stealth US Air Force
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Although no SR-71 was lost to enemy fire, the fast Blackbird was eventually grounded due to political bickering and a lack of finances. SR-71 spy plane. Image Credit: Creative Commons.…

“Mach 10” From Top Gun Is All About Maverick. That Aircraft You Saw Was Authentic

Post author:Haidar M Hussain - Editorial
Post published:February 28, 2023
Post category:Air Air Power Aircraft Bomber Fact Sheets Stealth US Air Force
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If enough people are interested in the SR-72 Darkstar, the federal government may pay for it. SR-72 Artist Rendering. Image Credit: Creative Commons. The new SR-72 Darkstar spy jet mockup…

She Was Fast Enough To “Melt The Tires” (She Reached Mach 3.3)

Post author:Haidar M Hussain - Editorial
Post published:February 23, 2023
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Even though it had to be fixed constantly, the SR-71 Blackbird was a great example of American innovation. SR-71 spy plane. Image Credit: Creative Commons. The SR-71 Blackbird, the world's…

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In an hour, we could travel from Los Angeles to Washington, DC; that’s how fast it was.

Post author:Haidar M Hussain - Editorial
Post published:February 17, 2023
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Though she has been out of service for decades, the SR-71 still holds the record for the world's fastest aircraft. During one of her final flights, she even set a…

How Fast Did the SR-71 Blackbird Fly at its Max? Try Mach 3.5

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Post published:February 16, 2023
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The SR-71's official speed may have officially been Mach 3.2, but the history books record at least one time the Blackbird hit Mach 3.5. SR-71 Spy Plane. Image Credit: Creative…

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