About the SR-71 Blackbird® - Supersonic Strategic Reconnaissance Aircraft - Midi Scale:

First taking to the skies in December of 1964, the SR-71® is perhaps the most iconic plane of the Cold War era. Able to reach speeds of Mach 3 at 85,000 feet, even the most advanced air defense systems of the time had zero chance at incapacitating the SR-71®, and to this day the Blackbird® remains the world’s fastest and highest-flying manned aircraft. Though only a few will ever know the crucial information provided during its more than two decades long service career, the sheer innovation applied to the creation of the SR-71 Blackbird® makes it an unmatched marvel of aircraft technology.

Specifications:

• Maximum speed: Mach 3.32
• Crew: 2
• Wingspan: 55 ft 7 in (16.94 m)
• Height: 18 ft 6 in (5.64 m)
• Empty weight: 67,500 lb (30,617 kg)
• Service ceiling: 85,000 ft (26,000 m)

Additional information about this Brickmania® custom building kit:

This beautiful display kit features detailed custom printing, high-quality stickers, and two custom astronaut minifig statuettes that are sure to be the talk of the custom LEGO community upon their release. Also included is a display stand with custom printed name plate and 2 pilot statuettes. 

About the Designer:

If you don't Joe, he's been one of the greatest cheerleaders of the AFOL community and recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of BrickJournal magazine.  Joe has been an honorary Brickmania for years and helped co-design several of the earliest Micro Brick Battle aircraft kits released by Brickmania. 

Model Statistics:

Designed by Joe Meno
253 LEGO® elements
2x custom minifig statuettes designed by SLAM
Additional custom printed elements
Full-color printed building instructions
Assembled model measures approximate 5.7" W x 9.7" L x 5.1" T 
Sophomore Skill Level (2-4 years building experience recommended)

All Brickmania® model kits are made of new-condition LEGO® bricks. This model comes disassembled and includes complete printed building instructions. This is a limited-edition kit and production may be discontinued at any time.

LOCKHEED MARTIN^®, SR-71 Blackbird^®, associated emblems and logos, and body designs of vehicles are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Lockheed Martin Corporation in the USA and/or other jurisdictions, used under license by Brickmania, LLC.

This is not a LEGO® Product. LEGO and the LEGO minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this product. The LEGO Group is not liable for any loss, injury or damage arising from the use or misuse of this product.