The story
The SR-71 outran every missile ever fired at it. Titanium skin, JP-7 fuel, and speeds that stretched the airframe. Retired 1998. Still unmatched.
The SR-71 leaked fuel on the ground because its titanium panels were designed to expand and seal at Mach 3 temperatures.
Quick answers
How do you identify a SR-71 Blackbird?
All retired. If you see one, it's in a museum. Distinctive delta fuselage, twin engines with large nacelles. The fastest airplane ever.
What does a SR-71 Blackbird sound like?
J58 engines in full afterburner at Mach 3+ — a continuous sonic boom double-crack across the sky.
How fast is the SR-71 Blackbird?
Top speed is Mach 3.3+ (2,193 mph).
How far can the SR-71 Blackbird fly?
Range is about 2,824 nmi.
How big is the SR-71 Blackbird?
It is 107 ft 5 in long and 55 ft 7 in across the wings.
When did the SR-71 Blackbird first fly?
Its first flight was in 1964.
How many SR-71 Blackbirds have been built?
32 built.
What do crews call the SR-71 Blackbird?
Habu.
How rare is a SR-71 Blackbird in Bogey?
LEGENDARY. The top tier. Spotters plan trips around a catch like this. Your first SR-71 Blackbird catch is worth 1,000 points.
