The Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" is a long-range strategic reconnaissance aircraft that was operated by the United States Air Force. It originated from the Lockheed A-12 reconnaissance aircraft and was build in the 1960s by Lockheed and its Skunk Works division.
The SR-71 served with the U.S. Air Force from 1964 to 1998.
32 aircraft were built
12 were lost in accidents
None were lost to enemy action
Performance
Maximum speed: Mach 3.3 (2,200+ mph, 3,540+ km/h, 1,910+ knots) at 80,000 ft (24,000 m)Range: 2,900 nmi (5,400 km)
Ferry range: 3,200 nmi (5,925 km)
Service ceiling: 85,000 ft (25,900 m)
Rate of climb: 11820 ft/m (60 m/s)
Wing loading: 84 lb/ft² (410 kg/m²)
Thrust/weight: 0.44
