World's fastest jet was made by this country, survived 4000 missiles, flew faster than a bullet, was used during..., not built by China, Russia, India, Israel, Turkey

The SR-71 Blackbird was not a regular aircraft—it was a Cold War marvel built for one purpose: to spy from the skies without getting caught. Developed in the 1960s by Lockheed Martin’s secretive Skunk Works division, the jet served the US Air Force from 1966 to 1998. Only 32 were ever made, and not a single one was lost in combat.

Built for speed and height

The SR-71 could fly at Mach 3.3, over 3,500 km/h—faster than a bullet. It soared at 85,000 feet, nearly 26 km above Earth, beyond the reach of most missiles and fighter jets. If enemy radars or weapons locked on, the standard escape move was simple. It was to go faster.

This jet could fly from New York to London in less than two hours. Its speed and height gave it unmatched reach, allowing it to enter enemy airspace, gather intelligence, and exit before anyone could respond.

No weapons, yet untouchable

Unlike fighter jets, the SR-71 carried no bombs or guns. It didn’t need them. Its main strength was surveillance. Flying above danger, it could photograph missile sites, military bases, and troop movements. It helped the US keep a close watch on countries like the Soviet Union, China, and others during tense times.

It wasn’t just fast—it was clever. It's dark body, radar-evading design, and powerful cameras turned it into a flying eye in the sky. Over 4,000 missiles were fired at the SR-71 throughout its career. None ever hit.

The aircraft was made of titanium to survive the extreme heat caused by its speed. At full flight, the plane would heat up so much that its body expanded. Engineers had to design it to fit properly only when flying. Its fuel, JP-7, was specially made to avoid catching fire easily. Even the pilots wore full pressure suits like astronauts.

The SR-71 didn’t drop bombs, but it terrified enemies because it proved no secret was safe. It changed how wars were fought—not with force, but with information. Feared, respected, and never touched by enemy hands, the Blackbird remains the most legendary spy plane ever built.