Actual performance characteristics of the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft never were released. However, it was thought

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Actual performance characteristics of the Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" reconnaissance aircraft never were released. However, it was thought to cruise at \(M=3.3\) at \(85,000 \mathrm{ft}\) altitude. Evaluate the speed of sound and flight speed for these conditions. Compare to the muzzle speed of a \(30-06\) rifle bullet \((700 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s})\).

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Fox And McDonald's Introduction To Fluid Mechanics

ISBN: 9781118912652

9th Edition

Authors: Philip J. Pritchard, John W. Mitchell

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