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US Destroyed $600 Million in SR-71 Blackbird Parts After Retirement
Original: The US Military Destroyed $600,000,000 in SR-71 Blackbird Parts After Retirement, the Jet Needs 300 Hours of Maintenance per Flight Hour, and NASA Still Wants to Fly One
The US military destroyed roughly $600 million worth of spare parts for the SR-71 Blackbird after the reconnaissance jet was retired, meaning restoring one to flight would be extremely difficult. The Blackbird reportedly required about 300 hours of maintenance for every hour flown, underscoring its enormous operating cost. NASA has still expressed interest in flying an SR-71 again for research purposes, but the loss of parts makes that prospect doubtful.
Why now: Renewed interest in the legendary spy plane and surprise at the destruction of valuable parts keep the story in discussion.
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