Lockheed D-21 drone

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D-21 Drone

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Aircraft

D-21 drone D21

U.S. Air Force black finish

Manufacturer

Lockheed

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 2.22mm f/2.2

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 81.0

Sharp SR-71 profile; ground cart and post behind tail detract slightly but the cold-war legend stands out beautifully.

Location

March Air Reserve Base

RIV/KRIV

33.8820, -117.2660

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March Air Reserve Base RIV

Airport

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Aviation History

The SR-71 was a high-speed, high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft and one of the fastest air-breathing crewed aircraft ever operated.

Fleet Rarity

No SR-71s remain in active service; surviving aircraft are preserved in museums and collections.

Record Flights

On 28 July 1976, an SR-71 set an absolute speed record of 3,529.6 km/h and an altitude record of 25,929 m for sustained horizontal flight.

Safety & Events

The SR-71 completed its operational service without being lost to enemy action, though aircraft were lost in accidents.

Future Outlook

Retired from service; surviving examples are preserved as museum exhibits.

Specifications

16.94 m

Wingspan

32.74 m

Length

5,230 km

Range

3,540 km/h

Speed

2 crew

Capacity

78,000 kg

MTOW

5.64 m

Height

34,000 lbf (151 kN) per engine

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