Everyone Knows The SR-71 Blackbird Is Fast, But How Slow Can It Fly?
Flying the SR-71 Blackbird from RAF Mildenhall, England, two pilots received an unexpected request for a fly-by.
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The Blackbird's Edge: Recounting an SR-71's Daring Missile Dodge Over Libya
In the cool, tense morning air of April 15, 1986, an SR-71 Blackbird, piloted by Major Brian Shul with Major Walter Watson as the Reconnaissance Systems Officer (RSO), penetrated Libyan airspace at staggering speeds to document the aftermath of Operation "El Dorado Canyon." This was the United States direct military response to Muammar Qaddafi's rampant…
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Remembering famed SR-71 pilot, author Shul
Editor’s note: This article was written and submitted by Brian Shul’s sister, Maureen Shul.
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The SR-71 Blackbird Was So Fast It Could Out Run Missiles
The SR-71 achieved a record top speed of 2,193 mph – while other aircraft could reach such extreme speeds in theory – but would melt due to the atmospheric friction and heat – the Blackbird could maintain it for extended periods.
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The SR-71 Blackbird Once Hit Mach 3.5 and Made History
The SR-71 earned its reputation for incomparable speed. While no aircraft could catch it, neither could missiles.
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