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Inside the World’s Fastest Jet: Lockheed’s SR-71 Blackbird
The SR-71 Blackbird was so fast it could outrun missiles—and did. Flying at Mach 3.3 and over 90,000 feet, this Cold War ...
National Security Journal on MSN6d
F-35: How Fast Can This US Military Fighter Fly?
The F-35 Lightning II’s top speed of Mach 1.6 (~1,200 mph) is comparable to other fifth-generation stealth fighters like ...
The Aviationist on MSN2d
A Look at the Dozen SR-71 Blackbird Losses
The SR-71 is perhaps the most iconic Cold War spy aircraft, famous for many record-setting flights. Seemingly impervious to ...
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10 fastest pitches in MLB History: Angels' Ben Joyce throws 105.5 mph pitch
In the world of baseball, the speed at which a pitcher can throw is a coveted measure of their success. Other MLB legends are fabled to have thrown pitches that top the ... a 105.5 mph pitch ...