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). Instructions only; no physical bricks are included, but can be acquired from LEGO directly or other sources such as bricklink.com or similar. No stickers are included; any renders that contain decals or other non-printed brick pieces are simply for design modeling purposes are are not included with the design files.