The unique thing about the Blackbird was that the faster it went, the
faster
it could go.


An intriguing statement, but what does it actually mean?

The faster it went, the more thrust the ramjet engines could produce.

To a point, of course. Eventually, at somewhere around Mach 3.5, the
limits of metallurgy were reached.

Or, at least, that's what Bill TELLS us happened. Methinks he knows a whole
lot more than he can divulge...

;-)
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Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"