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New York to London in
under two hours? It can only be the SR-71 Blackbird! This long range
strategic reconnaissance plane was probably the most exciting aircraft
ever to fly. Now virtual pilots can experience a form of aviation in
FS2004 normally reserved for a very select group of fliers. Stand by for
an extremely fast ride!
From the subtle sheen of the black paintwork to the menacing engine
intakes, the sinister beauty of the SR-71 has been captured in this
brilliant re-creation.
On 1st September 1974.
Major James V. Sullivan, (Pilot) and Noel F. Widdifield, (RSO) shot across
a radar-checked start line 80,000 feet above New York and at a speed of
over 2,000 mph. Exactly 1 hour, 54 minutes and 56.4 seconds later they had
set a new world speed record from New York to London. Their average speed
was 1,807 statute mph over the 3,461 statute mile course, only slowing
down once to refuel from a modified KC-135 tanker. The aircraft was put on
static display at the Farnborough Air Show that week. This was the first
time the top secret aircraft had been on public display outside the United
States.
The SR-71 Blackbird is the
most famous reconnaissance aircraft ever to fly. It was renowned for its
distinctive shape, dominated by the two giant engines; the all-over black
livery and an ability to fly at up to three times the speed of sound. It
could gaze down from enormous altitudes and keep tabs on Uncle Sam's
enemies around the globe.
The Blackbird still holds a clutch of world records and it was probably
the most exciting aircraft ever to fly. Now virtual pilots can experience
a form of aviation in FS2004 that was only ever enjoyed in the real world
by a very select group of fliers. Stand by for an extremely fast ride!
"Reviewing this plane has been nothing but a pleasure. The look of the
plane, the way the plane flies, the sounds and the animations are all top
notch." Reheat.org
Detailed Features
"Authentic GMax-built model"
Fully working afterburners with modelled effect for realistic appearance."
The model drips fuel on the ground - just like the real thing! Watch the
fuel puddles grow beneath the wings." Animated engine air intake spikes
move according to speed." Animated exhaust petals." Animated pilot
figures." Operating cockpit canopies." Animated realistic looking
drag-chute for braking on the ground." Operating in-flight refuelling bay
door." All flight surfaces are animated." Unique three-wheel main gears."
Designed to be easy to operate and fly." Functional 2D panel." Clickable
and animated VC (Virtual Cockpit)." Operating HUD (Head Up Display)."
Authentic sounds including realistic start-up sounds" Designed to fly at
mach 3.3 and FL 850." Printed manual
Seven
Liveries
- 9th Reconnaissance Wing
"17974"
- 9th Reconnaissance Wing "17975"
- 9th Reconnaissance Wing "17976"
- No. 17972.- Duxford Air Museum "17962"
- NASA
- DBX
System
Requirements / FS Version Compatibility
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004
Pentium IV 1.7 GHz PC
Windows XP
512Mb RAM
64Mb graphics accelerator card.
225 Mb hard drive space minimum.
DVD-ROM drive
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