in 1960 the the ussr shot down anus spy plane.after this disaster the american military
were ordered to make a craft that would never be shot down again.the resaults was the amazing sr-71,packed with cameras and sensors.in 20 years of dangerous missions,no blackbird was ever lost in combat.did you know?the blackbird once flew from new york-londonin 1 hour and 55 minutes.
max speed 2,250 mph(mach3.4)
cost 33 million (in 1962)
launched 1962
max weight 78 tonnes
crew two
length 31.65 metres
rannge 3,0000 miles
Thursday, May 29, 2008
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