No it is an advanced, long range, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft.
It is the Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird", a reconnaissance aircraft.
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3.5
2200 mph
2193 mph
Stratosphere
The SR-71 Blackbird was introduced into service in 1966.
No it just flew very high to avoid radar.
If you are refering to the SR71 blackbird, the military plane, it was designed and built by Lockheed Martin. The SR-71 Blackbird was built by the famous Lockhead "Shunk Works" Heading up the team was Clarence L. "Kelly" Johnson one of aviation's most important aircraft designers.
About 3 times the speed of sound. (3 mach)
The maximum speed of a SR71 is 2,200 mph at 80,000 ft.