It went into service in 1966 and was retired 1998. The first one was flown in 1964.
A total of 32 were made. The special tools used to manufacture the aircraft were destroyed as part of the manufacturing contract after the last one was made. This prevented any future aircraft being made.
12 of the 32 were destroyed in accidents and none due to enemy action.
Black
3.5
2200 mph
2193 mph
Stratosphere
The SR-71 Blackbird was introduced into service in 1966.
It is the Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird", a reconnaissance aircraft.
No it just flew very high to avoid radar.
About 3 times the speed of sound. (3 mach)
No it is an advanced, long range, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft.
The maximum speed of a SR71 is 2,200 mph at 80,000 ft.
The SR-71 Blackbird is 2,193 miles per hour fast or Mach 3, three times faster than the speed of sound.