SR-71 Blackbird

Description

The Lockheed SR-71 “Blackbird” is a retired long-range, high-altitude, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed and manufactured by the American aerospace company Lockheed Corporation. The SR-71 was developed as a black project reconnaissance aircraft during the 1960s by Lockheed’s Skunk Works division, initially as a bomber variant of the Lockheed A-12 before the program focused solely on reconnaissance. In 1974, on two separate flights, the SR-71 set the record for highest sustained flight, and also the fastest flight time between London and New York. In 1976, it became the fastest air-breathing manned aircraft, previously held by its predecessor, the closely related Lockheed YF-12. As of 2024, the “Blackbird” still holds all three world records.

Overall Design Features

Featuring:

• 2,360 pieces, making this is the largest MOC design on the site by piece count and physical size
• accurate styling and proportions to that of the real plane
• detailed cockpit interior with flight controls
• removable windscreen and cockpit cover for access to the pilot and RSO jump seats
• retractable front and rear landing gear that fold flush into the body
• removable afterburner/exhaust plumes
• decal ready – designed with decals in mind, and no STAMPS (stickers over multiple parts). Note: no stickers or decals are included
• nearly-studless design with smooth lines and curves for a sophisticated display
• elegant display stand to showcase the model in flight
• strong, stable and resilient – built to LEGO design standards using standard connections and parts placement to ensure a strong model perfect for display
• utilizes only currently-available color pieces

Focus was given to accuracy, strength and playability, and with quick-to-market and available colors. The product includes a full-color encrypted PDF of the digital model and importable XML parts list (in txt format). No bricks are included, but can be acquired from LEGO directly or other sources such as bricklink.com or similar. Decals are for display purposes only; no stickers are included.