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.
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.