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Originally Posted by 3.0L
I recall back in the day when the SR-71 flew over the Soviet Union with impunity. This pissed off the Ruskies no end. They tried hot-rodding a Mig-29 including milling the skins to lighten it. No go. The Mig couldn't fly fast enough, long enough to catch the SR-71.
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Just such a supremely cool aircraft. Every story I hear about it is one of blatant badassery.