Key Information:
- The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird remains the fastest air-breathing jet in history, reaching speeds of Mach 3.3+. It was designed for reconnaissance missions, flying so fast that no enemy missile could reach it.
- Top Speed: Mach 3.3 (3,550+ kmph)
- Max Altitude: 85,000 ft
- Built with 85% titanium to withstand extreme heat.
- Fun Fact: The SR-71 leaked fuel on the ground but sealed in the air due to expansion.