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| − | The '''Blackbird''' is the nickname for the 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 "[[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. | It 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. | ||
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Revision as of 17:59, May 11, 2008
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 "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.