Faster Than A Bullet: What’s The SR-71 Blackbird’s Top Speed?

Did you know the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird long-range, high-altitude, strategic reconnaissance aircraft was faster than a bullet? While it may seem hard to believe, the SR-71 Blackbird was designed to cruise at Mach 3+ or more than 2,200 miles per hour and at altitudes up to 85,000 feet.