Fun Facts

When the Blackbird reaches Mach 3, the plane dives down and then comes back up. (No clue why)

DOES NOT CARRY WEAPONS.

Was a super secret project until 1964.

32 were produced.

Used a special heat resistant fuel called JP-7, which was used in no other aircraft.

Set a record for altitude in horizontal flight: 85,068.997 ft.


The only other aircraft that can cruise at supersonic speeds is the Concorde.