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Sr71: The Complete Illustrated History Of The Blackbird, The World'S Highest, Fastest Plane
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At The Height Of The Cold War In 1964, President Johnson Announced A New Aircraft Dedicated To Strategic Reconnaissance. The Lockheed Sr71 Blackbird Spy Plane Flew More Than Threeandahalf Times The Speed Of Sound, So Fast That No Other Aircraft Could Catch It. Above 80,000 Feet, Its Pilots Had To Wear Fullpressure Flight Suits Similar To What Was Used Aboard The Space Shuttle. Developed By The Renowned Lockheed Skunk Works, The Sr71 Was An Awesome Aircraft In Every Respect, And It Took The World By Storm. The Sr71 Was In Service With The U.S. Air Force From 1964 To 1998, When It Was Withdrawn From Use, Superseded By Satellite Technology. Twelve Of The Thirtytwo Aircraft Were Destroyed In Accidents, But None Were Ever Lost To Enemy Action. Throughout Its Thirtyfouryear Career, The Sr71 Was The Worlds Fastest And Highestflying Operational Manned Aircraft. It Set World Records For Altitude And Speed: An Absolute Altitude Record Of 85,069 Feet On July 28, 1974, And An Absolute Speed Record Of 2,193.2 Miles Per Hour On The Same Day. On September 1, 1974, It Set A Speed And Time Record Over A Recognized Course Between New York And London (3,508 Miles) Of 1,435.587 Miles Per Hour And An Elapsed Time Of 1 Hour, 54 Minutes, 56.4 Seconds. Sr71 Covers Every Aspect Of The Sr71S Development, Manufacture, Modification, And Active Service From The Insiders Perspective Of One Its Pilots And Is Lavishly Illustrated With More Than 200 Photos.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary focus of the book 'SR-71: The Complete Illustrated History of the Blackbird'? A: The book focuses on the development, manufacture, modification, and active service of the SR-71 Blackbird, providing an insider's perspective from one of its pilots.
- Q: How many pages does the SR-71 book have? A: The book has 192 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'SR-71: The Complete Illustrated History of the Blackbird' published? A: The book was published on May 12, 2013.
- Q: Who is the author of the SR-71 book? A: The author of the book is Richard H. Graham.
- Q: What makes the SR-71 Blackbird unique compared to other aircraft? A: The SR-71 Blackbird is known for being the world's fastest and highest-flying operational manned aircraft, capable of speeds exceeding 2,193.2 miles per hour and flying at altitudes of over 85,000 feet.
- Q: Are there illustrations in the SR-71 book? A: Yes, the book is lavishly illustrated with more than 200 photos.
- Q: What historical context does the book cover regarding the SR-71? A: The book covers the SR-71's role during the Cold War and its significance in U.S. strategic reconnaissance from its introduction in 1964 until its retirement in 1998.
- Q: Did the SR-71 Blackbird ever engage in combat? A: No, none of the SR-71 aircraft were lost to enemy action despite some being destroyed in accidents.
- Q: What records did the SR-71 set? A: The SR-71 set world records for altitude and speed, including an absolute altitude record of 85,069 feet and a speed record of 2,193.2 miles per hour, both achieved on July 28, 1974.