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Why Did the US Air Force Retire the SR-71 Blackbird?

The SR-71 Blackbird, the fastest aircraft ever built, was ultimately done in by the Air Force’s most notorious and ...
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Mach 3.55: How Fast Can the SR-71 Blackbird Really Fly?

The SR-71 Blackbird, the world’s fastest air-breathing manned aircraft, held its speed record not because of its airframe’s ...