SR-71 Blackbird

Saab 37 Viggen Fighter: The only jet to catch the SR-71 Blackbird

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Summary and Key Points: The SR-71 Blackbird, the fastest plane to ever fly, retired decades ago but remains unmatched in legacy despite modern jets like the F-22 and F-35. -Known as the “Baltic Express”, the SR-71 aircraft flew surveillance flights over the Baltic Sea during the Cold War. Due to the increased speed of the Blackbird, … Read more

The only jet to ever catch an SR-71 Blackbird was the Saab 37 Viggen Fighter.

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Synopsis and Main Points: Saab 37 Viggen Fighter Vs. SR-71 Blackbird: A Cold War Aerial Combat Decades ago, the fastest aircraft in history was decommissioned from service. During the Cold War, the US-built SR-71 Blackbird achieved unprecedented achievements thanks to its cutting-edge electronics, avionics, and technologies. The Mach 3.0-capable Blackbird’s legacy is still unrivaled, even … Read more