Blackbird Days brings SR-71 pilots, maintainers, and experts to the Museum of Aviation for panels, tours, cockpit viewings, ...

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was not a normal aircraft. It was the fastest air-breathing aircraft ever made and was designed to fly at such a height (over 80,000 feet or around 24,300 meters) and ...

Meet the SR-71: It is hard not to be impressed when seeing the Lockheed SR-71 up close, even if it is difficult for many to fully appreciate the significance of the aircraft. Today, it is possible to ...

As the Cold War heated up in the 1950s, U.S. engineers sought a sophisticated reconnaissance airframe that could provide intelligence better than the existing U-2. The Lockheed Martin-designed “Dragon ...

The SR-71 is one of the U.S. Air Force's most prolific aircraft. Other than looking like a futuristic aircraft military model lovers have built for decades, it was designed and built in secret by the ...

In contemporary times, when you mention intelligence gathering, the first thoughts that likely come to mind are spy satellites, drones, and AI-backed computers. However, nearly 60 years ago, during ...

The early Eagle's APG-63 radar was a pulse-Doppler radar was initially not programmed to display a SR-71 closing at full speed, making it invisible.

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 ...

The Freewing SR-71 Blackbird, featuring twin 70mm EDFs, is an impressive RC aircraft that includes a unique feature: a drag ...

The tall tale that set off an online frenzy for unbelievable seat tickets.