The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird remains one of the most remarkable aircraft ever produced in limited numbers, with just 32 airframes built, yet its operational legacy hinges not only on titanium ...

In 1984, an SR-71 Blackbird operating at 83,000 feet and Mach 3 over the Soviet Union suffered a sudden engine unstart that yawed the aircraft so violently the crew said it felt like the plane was ...

When it comes to blistering aerial speeds, fighter jets manufactured by American military contractors like Boeing and Lockheed dominate the skies. While Bell's X-1 "Glamorous Glennis" was the first ...