The National Interest on MSN11d
The SR-71 Blackbird Was Built to Outrun Soviet Air Defenses
The SR-71 Blackbirds were used in intelligence-gathering operations over the Soviet Union and Vietnam. As Washington and ...
National Security Journal on MSN1d
Inside the SR-71 Blackbird: Corrosion, Cadmium, and High-Speed Flight
The SR-71 Blackbird, the fastest plane ever built, faced numerous hidden challenges during its career. Engineers discovered ...
US plan for ‘Son of Blackbird’ jet that’ll be world’s fastest plane after Trump gives glimpse into future with his F-47
INCREDIBLE plans have been revealed for a hypersonic superjet dubbed “Son of Blackbird” that could soon become the world’s ...
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Is The SR-72 'Darkstar' We Saw In Top Gun: Maverick A Real Plane?
the famed SR-71 Blackbird. It stands to reason that the next jet in the series would be assigned the designation SR-72, and as it happens, there is such an aircraft in development. Unfortunately ...
Donald Trump's F-47 vs China's J-36: Who Is Ahead In The Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet Race?
President Donald Trump announced that the US Air Force’s latest jet would be the F-47. It will be be the most advanced, ...
10 Of The Worst-Looking Planes To Ever Hit The Sky
Some airplanes are graceful, beautiful machines that soar effortlessly through the sky. Others, not so much. Which airplanes ...
ABC15 Arizona21d
Pima Air and Space Museum showcases aviation history in Tucson
The museum houses iconic aircraft such as the F-14 Tomcat, made famous by Top Gun, the SR-71 Blackbird, the fastest air-breathing aircraft, and a micro jet seen in a James Bond film. A dedicated ...
Anchorage Daily News2d
Seattle, a city with plenty to see — and eat
Travel columnist Scott McMurren reports on a recent trip to the Emerald City, highlighting what’s new and tasty.