It is widely known that the SR-71 Blackbird is the fastest air-breathing manned aircraft to ever take to the skies, with the plane able to exceed speeds far beyond Mach 2. The aircraft, which was ...

The SR-71 Blackbird is one of the United States' most recognizable and iconic aircraft. Its design is impressive, and while the U.S. only built 32, it remains a favorite of hobbyists and enthusiasts.

When an airframe is named in reference to the SR-71 Blackbird, you can expect that airframe to be fast. The SR-71 was a Cold War marvel, developed decades ahead of its time, to hit speeds in excess of ...