Is the SR-71 faster than a bullet?
The SR-71 flew at Mach 3. That’s faster than a rifle bullet. It could cross entire countries in minutes and fly from New York to London in under 2 hours. At 85,000 feet (nearly 26 km above Earth), it soared above radar systems, out of reach from fighter jets and most missiles. Lockheed SR-71A Throughout its nearly 24-year career, the SR-71 remained the world’s fastest and highest-flying operational aircraft. From 80,000 feet, it could survey 100,000 square miles of Earth’s surface per hour.
Could a Mig 25 shoot down a SR-71?
A Mig-25 or Mig-31 has never fired a missile at an SR-71. SR-71 Pilots state that the Mig-25/31 never posed a serious threat to their aircraft. The Mig-25 can only sustain Mach 2. The Mig-25 can only sustain an altitude of 78,740 feet for two minutes maximum. Mig-41 🇷🇺 the mig-41 is a 6th gen fighter-interceptor will be developed in 2030. MACH: 4 – 5 faster than SR-71.