Blackbird Airpark, Palmdale California
Lockheed
SR-71A
'Blackbird'
SN: 61-7973
Exhibit photos
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 lb
14,512 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