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''This article is about the United States reconnaissance jet. For other uses of 'Blackbird', see [[Blackbird (disambiguation)]].''
''This article is about the United States reconnaissance jet. For other uses of 'Blackbird', see [[Blackbird (disambiguation)]].''
The Lockheed '''SR-71 Blackbird''' was a [[Mach]] 3+ reconnaissance aircraft designed by Clarence L "Kelly" Johnson at Lockheed's "[[Skunk Works]]" plant in the late 1950's, the Blackbird served until 1989. In 1994, the program was reactivated under [[NASA]], and the aircraft continued to fly until 1999.
The Lockheed '''SR-71 Blackbird''' was a [[Mach]] 3+ reconnaissance aircraft designed by Clarence L "Kelly" Johnson at Lockheed's "[[Skunk Works]]" plant in the late 1950s, the Blackbird served until 1989. In 1994, the program was reactivated under [[NASA]], and the aircraft continued to fly until 1999.
Many consider the SR-71 Blackbird to be the finest military aircraft ever produced, and Defense Secretary [[Robert S. McNamara]] inexplicably ordered destruction of its plans, which prevented further manufacturer of it.<ref>http://www.azstarnet.com/opinion/302870</ref>
Many consider the SR-71 Blackbird to be the finest military aircraft ever produced, and Defense Secretary [[Robert S. McNamara]] inexplicably ordered destruction of its plans, which prevented further manufacturer of it.<ref>http://www.azstarnet.com/opinion/302870</ref>