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One of the
world’s most extreme and enigmatic aircraft, the SR-71 Blackbird is the
ultimate evolution of a long line of highly classified projects which first
coalesced in the form of the CIA’s A-12 reconnaissance platform. From there,
Lockheed’s secretive Skunk Works team developed the design to fulfil a
multitude of different roles – including interceptor, bomber, drone mothership,
satellite launcher and flying wind tunnel.
The most
famous A-12 derivative was the USAF’s SR-71 Blackbird strategic reconnaissance
aircraft. This incredible Mach 3+ machine would serve from 1966 up to 1999
(with NASA), including operations during the Vietnam War and over Europe during
some of the Cold War’s darkest days. And throughout that period plans were
drawn and redrawn to utilize the unique Lockheed design for other purposes –
though few came to fruition.
In this
fully-illustrated publication, American aerospace engineer and aircraft
development specialist Scott Lowther looks in detail at the vast range of
different variants and configurations proposed for this remarkable family of
high-speed high-altitude jets.
The most
famous A-12 derivative was the USAF’s SR-71 Blackbird strategic reconnaissance
aircraft. This incredible Mach 3+ machine would serve from 1966 up to 1999
(with NASA), including operations during the Vietnam War and over Europe during
some of the Cold War’s darkest days. And throughout that period plans were
drawn and redrawn to utilize the unique Lockheed design for other purposes –
though few came to fruition.
In this
fully-illustrated publication, American aerospace engineer and aircraft
development specialist Scott Lowther looks in detail at the vast range of
different variants and configurations proposed for this remarkable family of
high-speed high-altitude jets.
OUT END OF JULY 2025 - Pre order your copy today!
One of the
world’s most extreme and enigmatic aircraft, the SR-71 Blackbird is the
ultimate evolution of a long line of highly classified projects which first
coalesced in the form of the CIA’s A-12 reconnaissance platform. From there,
Lockheed’s secretive Skunk Wor....
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