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Dryden Flight: SR-71B
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Uploaded: 10/13/07 9:55 PM GMT
Dryden Flight: SR-71B
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NASA operated two Blackbirds, an SR-71A, for high-speed, high altitude research, and this SR-71B pilot trainer for most of the decade of the 1990s. The SR-71 was designed and built by the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works. Less than 20% of the total thrust used to fly at Mach 3 is produced by the engine itself. The balance is produced by the unique design of the engine inlet and "moveable spike" system as well as the ejector nozzles at the exhaust which burn air compressed in the engine bypass system. Data from the SR-71 high speed research program will be used to aid designers of future supersonic/hypersonic aircraft and propulsion systems, including a high speed civil transport.
Credit: NASA Dryden Photo Collection.
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Beautiful photo. Thanks for sharing and stuff.
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For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that everyone believing into Him should not perish but have eternal life.
An intriguing photo. Every surface and angle of the plane has a purpose. Thanks for posting the photo and for your excellent text.
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WOW that truly is some monster! Great perspective... it's really aiming for the viewer!
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* Gabrielle *
My very favorite plane! Beautiful and sneaky! lol Great pic. Thanks for posting this one. Set as my wallpaper for today.
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Ominous but attractive ...
My comments are not funny - they simply come from an ignoramus in technology and science. Ignoramus but inquisitive ! LOL