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Saab 37 Viggen: Only Fighter to Ever Catch and 'Missile Lock' the SR-71 Blackbird
Summary and Key Points: The SR-71 Blackbird, introduced during the Cold War, remains the fastest aircraft ever, capable of Mach 3.0. Despite its unmatched speed and advanced avionics, only one aircraft, the Swedish Saab JA-37 Viggen, ever scored a missile …