Even the best titanium found for the SR-71 was still rejected frequently as the exotic metal is sensitive to corrosion from ...
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JP-7: A Look at the Special Fuel of the SR-71
Flying at altitudes and speeds unheard of for contemporary jet aircraft, the Blackbird family required a fuel with unique ...
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How the Air Force made fuel for the SR-71 Blackbird
The Lockheed-built SR-71 Blackbird, the fastest plane in history, was designed to replace the U-2 spy plane. This ...
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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 ...
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is unlike virtually any plane that came before it, and virtually no planes like it have been ...
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The best Spy Planes of the Second World War
The 'spy’ (or, more correctly, reconnaissance) aircraft must survive enemy fighters and anti-aircraft weapons, often relying ...
BOMBSHELL footage shows a mysterious “UFO-like” aircraft being tested during secret experiments at a US military-linked base.
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These Are the Five Fastest US Air Force Planes Ever Flown
With their powerful engines and aerodynamic frames, the following aircraft represent the pinnacle of fighter jet technology in terms of speed and performance.
The Print on MSNOpinion
Russia’s super-missile test shows a new, expensive technological race—with dire outcomes
The test raises a question. Why have Russian nuclear strategists now invested in the Burevestnik, when the US abandoned ...
Kratos Defense will utilize the Hermeus high-speed Quarterhorse aircraft as part of its support work for the U.S. Navy and Missile Defense Agency’s ...
Image Credit: US Air Force - Public Domain/Wiki Commons. Military aircraft represent the pinnacle of engineering, power, and strategy, but they also come with jaw-dropping price tags. From stealth ...
The late 1960s were one of the most crucial eras of aviation—enter the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 and the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar.
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