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presents a complete specifications of the entire Blackbird family
of aircraft, including the SR-71, YF-12A and A-12 programs. |
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A-12
Specifications
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Primary
Function:
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Strategic
Reconnaissance Aircraft
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Contractor:
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Lockheed
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Power
Plant:
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Two
Pratt & Whitney J75 Engines @ 17,000 lbs. thrust each
- updated to two Pratt & Whitney J58 engines @ 31,500
lbs. thrust each.
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Length:
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102
feet, 3 inches
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Height:
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18
feet, 6 inches
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Weight:
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117,000
pounds maximum loaded weight
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Wingspan:
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55
feet, 7 inches
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Speed:
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Mach
3.2
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Ceiling:
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80,000+
feet
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Range:
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Classified
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Armament:
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None
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First
flown:
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April
26, 1962
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| Crew: |
One |
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Total
built:
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15
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YF-12A
Specifications
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Primary
Function:
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High
Altitude Interceptor
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Contractor:
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Lockheed
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Power
Plant:
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Two
Pratt & Whitney J58 Engines @ 32,500 lbs. thrust each
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Length:
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101
feet, 8 inches
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Height:
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18
feet, 4 inches
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Weight:
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127,000
pounds maximum loaded weight
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Wingspan:
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55
feet, 6 inches
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Speed:
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Mach
3.2
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Ceiling:
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80,000+
feet
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Range:
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Approximately
2,000+ miles
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Armament:
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3
Hughes AIM-47A Missiles
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First
flown:
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August
7, 1963
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| Crew: |
Two |
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Total
built:
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3
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SR-71
Specifications
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Primary
Function:
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Strategic
Reconnaissance Aircraft
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Contractor:
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Lockheed
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Power
Plant:
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Two
Pratt & Whitney J58 Engines @ 32,500 lbs. thrust each
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Length:
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107
feet, 5 inches
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Height:
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18
feet, 6 inches
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Weight:
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140,000
pounds maximum loaded weight
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Wingspan:
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55
feet, 7 inches
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Speed:
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Mach
3.3
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Ceiling:
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85,000+
feet
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Range:
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Approximately
2,900+ miles
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Armament:
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None
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First
flown:
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December
22, 1964
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| Crew: |
Two |
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Total
built:
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32
- (29 SR-71A models, 2 SR-71B models, and 1 SR-71C model)
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