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| − | Lockheed SR-71 | + | The '''Blackbird''' is the nickname for the Lockheed SR-71. |
| − | + | It was a [[Mach]] 3+ reconnaissance aircraft designed by Clarence L "Kelly" Johnson at Lockheed's "[[Skunkworks]]" 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. | |
[[Category:Aircraft]] | [[Category:Aircraft]] | ||
Revision as of 22:35, August 19, 2007
The Blackbird is the nickname for the Lockheed SR-71.
It was a Mach 3+ reconnaissance aircraft designed by Clarence L "Kelly" Johnson at Lockheed's "Skunkworks" 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.