About This File
FS2004 Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. It was developed as a black project from the Lockheed A-12 reconnaissance aircraft in the 1960s by Lockheed and its Skunk Works division. The SR71 served with the US Air Force from 1964 to 1998. A total of 32 aircraft were built; 12 were lost in accidents, but none lost to enemy action. Included are multi-LOD AI models, for the different versions of the aircraft. Individual repaints for all the Blackbirds, including later NASA. Different tail art was applied to the Blackbirds over the years, a selection made it to these textures. Paint kit by Chris A. Brown, FDE and after burner effect by Steve Holland. By Menno van den Boogaard.