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Mach 3.5: The Record Breaking SR-71 Blackbird Might Have Blasted Past Any Speed Limits Anyone Dreamed Of
Despite official Mach 3.2 limits, pilots claim the SR-71 Blackbird reached Mach 3.5 during missions, maintaining unmatched speed and altitude records through 2026.
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Mach 3.5: The Record Breaking SR-71 Blackbird Might Have Blasted Past Any Speed Limits Anyone Dreamed Of
Summary and Key Points: The SR-71 Blackbird, developed by Lockheed’s Skunk Works, remains the fastest air-breathing manned aircraft in history. -While its official cruising speed was Mach 3.2, pilot accounts—most notably from Brian Shul during a 1986 mission over Libya—suggest the aircraft could surge past Mach 3.5 to evade threats. -Built with a titanium […] The post Mach 3.5: The Record Breaking SR-71 Blackbird Might Have Blasted Past Any Sp…
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