None of the U.S. Air Force’s existing tanker aircraft ... it was absolutely necessary for SR-71 operations. The Blackbird consumed fuel so steadily (between 36,000 and 44,000 pounds per hour ...
NASA released video footage of the SR-71 Blackbird, the high-altitude recon aircraft capable of reaching speeds over Mach 3. More from Military & Defense NASA released video footage of the SR-71 ...
An in-depth report by Guy Norris in Aviation Week presents new evidence that a secretive, stealthy reconnaissance drone is now in operation with the US Air Force - and has been flying since 2010.