{"product_id":"lockheed-sr-71-blackbird-the-illustrated-history-of-americas-legendary-mach-3-spy-plane","title":"Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird: The Illustrated History of America's Legendary Mach 3 Spy Plane","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe book \"SR-71 Blackbird: The Complete Story\" is the most comprehensive book ever published on the SR-71 Blackbird, covering its design, testing, production, and operations. It was designed by Lockheed's \"Skunk Works\" and was the world's only operational Mach 3 aircraft. The book includes over 700 color and black-and-white images and is authored by Jim Goodall, who has written extensively on military aircraft and stealth technology. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 224 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 May 2018\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Schiffer Publishing Ltd\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe SR-71 Blackbird, a legendary spy plane, holds the distinction of being the world's only operational Mach 3 aircraft. Developed by Lockheed's renowned \"Skunk Works,\" this remarkable aircraft went through a comprehensive design, construction, and testing process. This new book encompasses the entire fifty-plane production, from the initial flight in 1962 to the final flight in 1999. In its place as a successor to the venerable U-2 spy plane, Lockheed achieved an astonishing feat by completing the contract signing to the first flight in just thirty-two months, commencing in April 1958. This remarkable journey spanned from the initial design studies to the CIA's contract signing for the initial batch of A-12s in February 1960, culminating in the first flight in 1962.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book delves into the intricate details of the A-1 design, encompassing the development of the initial Radar Cross Section models. It also provides a comprehensive account of the rigorous testing of every major system and subsystem. Over 700 color and black-and-white images, sourced from various sources, accompany the text, complemented by the author's exceptional new photography.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor Jim Goodall, a renowned expert in military aircraft, naval ships, and submarines, has authored numerous books and articles focused on Low Observables, also known as stealth technology. His in-depth knowledge and passion for this field make this book an invaluable resource for enthusiasts and scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1592g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 236 x 307 x 25 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780764355042                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James C. Goodall","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44097353974010,"sku":"9780764355042","price":29.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/5913b0bb64b6113cbbf86a5d0cd208c9.jpg?v=1631327730","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/lockheed-sr-71-blackbird-the-illustrated-history-of-americas-legendary-mach-3-spy-plane","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}