Quote Originally Posted by walpurgis View Post
The Blackbird was unofficially flown to speeds approaching 3000 mph. Still not as quick as the amazing X-15 though. That was capable of over 4500 mph, but that used pure rocket power, not jets.



Just noticed this picture is a mirror image. The logo on the tail should say NASA!
Very interesting Geoff. Just read the Wikipedia page. Had an ejector seat you could use at Mach 4! All the best with that