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Why Was The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird So Hard To Fly?

The SR71 is the fastest operational military aircraft ever. Piloting was a challenge for several reasons.

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5 Weird Military Aircraft Programs The US Abandoned

Throughout the years, there have been plenty of quirky aircraft developed in the United States.

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World's First Private Jet: Are Any Lockheed JetStars Still Flying?

The last original JetStar was retired in 2019.

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History: How The Lockheed SR-71 'Blackbird' Continued To Set Records Until Its Final Flight

The last flight of the SR-71 Blackbird reached an altitude of 80,100 feet (24,400 meters).

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Cool: The Vintage Aircraft Getting Preservation-Era Second Leases Of Life In New Zealand

While most vintage aircraft are restored for public displays, some return to the air.

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Why Did The Lockheed Constellation Have 3 Tails?

The choice was made for a far simpler reason than aerodynamics.

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Fastest Manned Aircraft In The World: A Look At The SR-71 Blackbird

The aircraft shattered records and climbed to new heights.

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Rare Rear-Engined Quadjet: The Story Of The Lockheed JetStar

The aircraft has a long and varied history, catering to VIP and military operators alike.

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Faster Than A Bullet: What's The SR-71 Blackbird's Top Speed?

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is retired and being relpaced by the SR-72 UAV.

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Looking Back At The Not So Unique Nature Of New Aircraft Incidents

The recent grounding of the 737 MAX 9 in the context of other infamous new aircraft mishaps.

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World's Only Flying Lockheed Neptune Follows Southern Cross HARS Return

The HARS Museum south of Sydney is returning the Lockheed Neptune 273 to service with flights on Friday and Saturday.

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5 Rare Military Cargo Planes You Might Not Have Heard Of

The world of military cargo aviation is more dynamic than you might expect.

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What Made The Lockheed SR-71C Hybrid Trainer Aircraft Unique?

The Blackbird SR-71C was a one-off variant formed from two other aircraft.

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The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy: Is It A Bigger Plane Than The Airbus A380?

The United States military's largest aircraft versus the world's largest passenger airliner.

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Are There Any Lockheed L-1011s Still Flying?

It has been more than 15 years since the type last operated scheduled passenger services, but what about other uses?

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The Mystery Of Santiago Flight 513 That Landed 35 Years Late

This urban legend has quite a story behind it.

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What's The Latest With Elvis Presley's Private Jet That A YouTuber Is Turning Into An RV?

After spending nearly a quarter of a million on the jet, Jimmys World is turning it into an innovative on-road vehicle.

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53 Years Since Its First Flight: 5 Fun Facts About The Lockheed L-1011 'TriStar'

From technological innovations to unique roles today, 53 years post-debut.

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Lockheed X-24C: The Hypersonic Scramjet Plane That Never Was

The X-24C had a lot of promise but would ultimately be canceled by budget cuts.

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How Many Lockheed L-188 Electras Are Still Flying?

There are currently 13 active L-188 Electras, operating a variety of freight and firefighting services across Canada and US.

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