What You Need to Know: The YF-12 was a high-speed interceptor developed from the A-12, the predecessor of the SR-71 Blackbird. Designed during the Cold War to replace the F-106 Delta Dart ...
The YF-12 Interceptor: Lockheed's Legendary High-Speed Aircraft The SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance plane remains one of the ...
including Blackbird and Habu. It has held the world record for the fastest air-breathing manned aircraft since 1976; this record was previously held by the relatedLockheed YF-12.