Blackbird Trivia: 11-20

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Questions 11-20 are general questions that deal with the SR-71. The challenge level ranges from easy to difficult.

  1. How was the SR-71C built?

    1. They ordered one from Northrop.
    2. The front of #17957 was mated to the rear of #06936.
    3. They re-designated a "B" model as the "C" model.
    4. The static test model was mated to the rear of #06934.
  2. How many SR-71Bs were built?

    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4
  3. What type of fuel does the SR-71 run on?

    1. JP-7
    2. JP-4
    3. Hydrogen
    4. JP-5
  4. How many SR-71As were built?

    1. 12
    2. 15
    3. 23
    4. 29
  5. What is the length of the SR-71A (excluding nose probe/pitot tube)?

    1. 95.435 ft.
    2. 100.942 ft.
    3. 103.876 ft.
    4. 112.387 ft.
  6. What is the height of the SR-71?

    1. 10.3 ft.
    2. 15.9 ft.
    3. 18.5 ft.
    4. 20.6 ft.
  7. Which SR-71A was nicknamed Rapid Rabbit?

    1. #17950
    2. #17963
    3. #17973
    4. #17978
  8. What was the name of the contract that called for the SR-71s to be built?

    1. SENIOR CROWN
    2. SENIOR BOWL
    3. OXCART
    4. KINGFISH
  9. Of all of the SR-71s built, which were used for test flights?

    1. The first one only
    2. The first three
    3. The first six
    4. The last five
  10. What is the SR-71's range (without refueling)?

    1. 2,300 nautical miles
    2. 3,200 nautical miles
    3. 5,400 nautical miles
    4. 7,200 nautical miles

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