In the late sixties, Ford was on a high-performance killing spree, putting out increasingly powerful (and bigger) engines to counter the nefarious Chrysler 426 Hemi ...

Introduced in April 1964, the first-generation Ford Mustang remained in showrooms for nearly 10 years. It quickly developed into a fully-fledged muscle car, but it also became increasingly bigger and ...

The SR-71 is one of the U.S. Air Force's most prolific aircraft. Other than looking like a futuristic aircraft military model lovers have built for decades, it was designed and built in secret by the ...

Key Points and Summary – The SR-71 Blackbird delivered unmatched Mach-3 recon, but its costs proved fatal. -Each flight hour ran $200,000–$300,000, driven by extreme maintenance, heat-damaged coatings ...

Breaking the sound barrier (Mach 1) creates a sonic boom due to a sudden release of pressure waves. Concorde was the first supersonic passenger aircraft, reaching Mach 2.04, while the SR-71 Blackbird ...

A Big Mistake? After its retirement in 1999, the SR-71 Blackbird—a high-speed reconnaissance aircraft—was considered for reactivation following the 9/11 attacks. Supporters within the Department of ...

Obviously, the SR-71 needs no introduction to anybody versed in military aviation history. The SR-71 still holds the record as the world’s fastest-ever air-breathing aircraft, 20-plus years after her ...

Detroit Autorama: There's no better show for getting a first look at the latest hot rods, as well as a look back at some of the coolest cars we remember from the past. Or think we remember. This built ...