Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird

Historic type, drawn for the library · Military

Explore the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird in side view and top view to compare its silhouette and proportions.

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, side profile
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, side profile
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, top view, same scale
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, top view

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The Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" is a retired long-range, high-altitude, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft that was developed and manufactured by the American aerospace company Lockheed Corporation. Its nicknames include "Blackbird" and "Habu".

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Specifications

Length
32.74 m
Wingspan
16.94 m
Max take-off weight
78 t
Cruise speed
3,400 km/h
Max speed
3,540 km/h
Range
5,400 km
Ceiling
25,900 m
Engines
2× Pratt & Whitney J58
Power
151 kN each (w/ afterburner)
First flight
1964
In service
1966

From the AirwayControl spec register, curated from Wikipedia and manufacturer pages. Figures vary by variant.