This high-quality replica is crafted from resin and comes with a durable display stand. With a length of 18" and a wingspan of 9", the 1/72 scale model assembles in minutes. Recommended for ages 14+ At the time it was built in the mid-1960s, the SR-71 was proclaimed the world's fastest jet aircraft. It was capable of reaching speeds exceeding Mach 3, over 2,000 mph. It was 107.4 ft long with a 55.6 ft wingspan, and could reach altitudes up to 85,000 ft. This long-range strategic reconnaissance aircraft was developed by Lockheed's "Skunk Works" team from their Advanced Development Projects Lab. The aircraft flew for over 20 years, gathering crucial intelligence for the US Air Force. It was retired in the 1990s due to high operating costs. Between its unmatched speed and advanced engineering, it was considered the high point of aviation technology and innovation during the Cold War-era.

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