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11-09-2008 #7
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EExactlY! FL of 90,000 feet, the pilot and copilot had to wear space suits. At that level you can see the curvature of the earth very well. I saw, on wings, one time a SR-71 was doing s-curves at mach 3 and 85,000 feet. The plane tore apart under the stress. The Copilot passed,RIP.... But the pilot was ejected in the crash, the harness holding him in was ripped apart. His emergency parachute opened, as he was unconsious. He lived and had no serious injuries. I am sure he lost a good friend(his copilot), but could you imagine living through a 2100+MPH crash at 85,000 feet?
Originally Posted by Kenova
I have to ask, does anyone know what they used as a chase car in the '60s ?
What can you say about a plane that has a top speed that is faster than any known armament. This thing was designed and built in the late '50s. Imagine what it would be like if someone "freshened it up" with modern technology.
Ken
I also have to believe this; The P-51 was built in the early 40's. A very cool plane, but it was almost Flinstoney compared to the SR-71. Where did the technology come from? how could they build such a state of the art craft in the 50's? The answer is in Area 51.......Roswell........oooooooooweeeeeeoooooooo.. .. I am looking for an alien smiley and my bottle of TyloX!
Just a thought.
Kevin
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