INCREDIBLE plans have been revealed for a hypersonic superjet dubbed “Son of Blackbird” that could soon become the world’s fastest aircraft. Building on the legacy of the SR-71 ...

When it comes to military drones, speed isn't always an important factor ... The ridiculously fast SR-71 Blackbird is probably one of the world's best-known spy planes, but it's not the only ...

What made the SR-71 Blackbird the ultimate spy plane? Was it its stealth, speed, or high-altitude capabilities? And why did it disappear from military service? Prince Frederik dies from rare ...

which was the fastest plane to ever exist. Built by Lockheed Martin in the 1960s, the SR-71 could reach speeds exceeding Mach 3 (above 2,200 mph). That's over 3 times faster than the speed of sound.

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 ...

However, none of these fifth-generation platforms beat out a Cold War-era aircraft when it comes to top speed. The SR-71 “Blackbird” broke the world’s record for sustained altitude in ...

In addition to the aircraft’s top speed, the SR-71 also featured a minimized radar ... this legendary aircraft retains the record for America’s fastest manned aircraft—ever.