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November 30th 03, 12:21 PM
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"robert arndt" wrote in message om... Same here. I live in northern California so I have heard all the stuff coming from Beale AFB and the Mach 3.0-3.5 range seems to be the truth; however, the airframe of the SR-71 is stressed for Mach 4.0 flight. Maybe like the Foxbat this was for emergency only with resulting damage to the engines and a/c. But I see little need for such speed given the Blackbird's height invunerability. What height invulnerability? It worked in the 60's but in todays environment, there are quite a few missiles that could reach out and touch the SR-71. 
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