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Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird

By: Persia Tahereh Maleki, Journalist

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is a $250 million dollar aircraft that is designed to fly deep into hostile territory, avoiding interception with its tremendous speed and high altitude. This aircraft can be operated safely at a maximum speed of Mach 3.3 at a altitude more than sixteen miles (25,908 m or 85,000 ft) above the earth.

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The Cockpit: Why So Many Buttons

By: Thomas Ahern, Journalist

A cockpit is the room on an airplane where the pilot flies the plane. If you have ever seen a cockpit, or even just a picture of one, then you probably think that it is incredibly complicated. Don't get me wrong, it is complicated, but fortunately, it is also something that can be taught.

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