The SR-71 Blackbird remains a marvel of Cold War engineering, capable of flying at Mach 3.2 and 85,000 feet while outrunning missiles. Every element of its design—from titanium skin to hybrid ...

During the Vietnam War, the legendary SR-71 Blackbird soared over hostile territory at Mach 3+ speeds, capturing vital intel from heights and speeds no missile could reach. This video explores the ...

The famed SR-71 spy plane at the Virginia Aviation Museum got off the ground for the first time in decades to take a practice roll Monday. Still looking futuristic even though it was designed more ...

The SR-71 Blackbird is easily one of the world's most iconic aircraft. They first took to the skies in the 1960s, and by the turn of the century, they were retired. Nowadays, you can only find SR ...

The SR-71’s fuel supply is indicative of the jet’s unique nature. Most jets in the U.S. military’s inventory were fine to function on JP-4, or later, JP-8—standardized fuels across the U.S ...

“They popped by, and we started talking about our love for the SR-71,” Frei says. “And we thought, ‘Why shouldn’t we use the time that we have at hand to create a project togethe ...

The EMC SR-71 is a manually-wound mechanical watch that places a premium on accuracy. The display includes a standard hours/minutes dial, a seconds dial, and a power reserve indicator.

Officially retired due to high costs and improving satellite tech, a former SR-71 RSO, Richard “Butch” Sheffield, reveals in his unpublished book that the decision was politically driven.

State Route 71 will be intermittently closed for repairs starting next Monday. The closures will happen along the Pomona section of the freeway between State Route 60. Caltrans recommended ...

The SR-71 Blackbird is one of the United States' most recognizable and iconic aircraft. Its design is impressive, and while the U.S. only built 32, it remains a favorite of hobbyists and enthusiasts.

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is the fastest air-breathing manned aircraft in the world. It is also one of the most fearsome reconnaissance aircraft, able to outrun threats from the Soviet Union at ...

1982 was a special year for the exhibition, because the crowd got a special visit from a rare sight: an SR-71 Blackbird flying so close, they could almost touch it. The real treat came for the ...