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Blackbird Airpark, Palmdale California
Lockheed SR-71A 'Blackbird' SN: 61-7973

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Description
Notes: Long range, advanced strategic reconnaissance aircraft (2 CREW) .
  Manufacturer:Lockheed
  Base model:SR-71
  Designation:SR-71
  Version:A
  Nickname:Blackbird
  Designation System:U.S. Tri-Service
  Designation Period:1962-Present
  Basic role:Reconnaissance
  Serial/Bureau Number:61-7973
  Location:Blackbird Airpark, Palmdale California

Specifications
  Length: 107' 5" 32.7 m
  Height:18' 6" 5.6 m
  Wingspan: 55' 7" 16.9 m
  Empty Weight: 60,000 lb 27,210 kg
  Gross Weight: 170,000 lb 77,097 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney J58
  Thrust (each):32,500 lb14,512 kg

Performance
  Range: 2,900 miles 4,669 km
  Max Speed: 2,000 mph 3,220 km/h 1,740 kt
  Ceiling: 85,000 ft 25,907 m