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Old August 17th 04, 01:59 AM
John Carrier
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The advertised max speed of the Mig 25 is 2.83, The SR-71 design limit was
3.2, but 3.3 was attainable. The 3.2 number attributed to the Mig was based
on radar tracking data (not exactly precise and subject to wind errors).
The Mig dashed to that speed, the SR lived there. Big difference.

R / John