SR-71 program

GPTKB entity

Properties (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military program
gptkbp:aircraft high-speed reconnaissance
strategic reconnaissance aircraft
gptkbp:built 1958
gptkbp:collection real-time imagery
gptkbp:constructionMaterial titanium
gptkbp:crew 2
extensive
gptkbp:debutYear 1966
gptkbp:decommissioned budget cuts
gptkbp:design retractable landing gear
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:endurance approximately 12 hours
gptkbp:engineType turbojet
gptkbp:firstFlight 1966
1999
gptkbp:firstGeneration 1968
gptkbp:fuelType JP-7
gptkbp:height 18.5 feet
gptkbp:historicalSignificance pioneered high-speed flight technology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SR-71 program
gptkbp:influenced subsequent spy planes
gptkbp:intelligence strategic intelligence
electronic and photographic
gptkbp:internationalClassification widely regarded as a technological marvel
gptkbp:legacy influenced future reconnaissance aircraft
gptkbp:length 107.4 feet
gptkbp:maximumDepth 85,000 feet
gptkbp:maxSpeed gptkb:Mach_3.3
gptkbp:missionCapabilities high-altitude
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Blackbird
gptkbp:notableEvent first aircraft to fly at Mach 3+
gptkbp:notableFeature stealth_technology
General_John_B._Hightower
reconnaissance_over_Vietnam_War
gptkbp:numberBuilt 32
gptkbp:operationalRange 3,200 miles
gptkbp:operationalStatus global
retired
$85,000 per hour
limited payload capacity
highly successful in intelligence gathering
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:productionYears 1966 to 1998
gptkbp:purpose reconnaissance
gptkbp:retired 1998
gptkbp:retirementYear advancements in satellite technology
gptkbp:secondaryMission 1999
gptkbp:serviceBranch gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:significantEvent Cold_War_reconnaissance
gptkbp:speed fastest air-breathing manned aircraft
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Global_Hawk
gptkbp:surveillanceEquipment strategic reconnaissance
infrared_sensors
gptkbp:team Skunk Works
gptkbp:wingspan 55.6 feet