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Originally posted by truttseeker
If there was any interceptor I would have to say the Mig-25 Foxbat or the Mig-31. They are probably the only aircraft that could intercept it in time.
--Ability to intercept an SR-71: Belenko states the Mig-25 cannot intercept the SR-71 for several reasons: The SR-71 fly too high and too fast; the Mig cannot reach it or catch it
Originally posted by Nacnud
An English Electric Lightning might be able to intercept a SR-71 but maybe not catch it from behind.
Celling 26km +
Rate of climb 15km/minute
Top speed Mach 2.2+
Originally posted by Zaphod58
First, the X-15 was air launched. It wouldn't have the fuel for a ground launch, get up to speed, and reach altitude to hit the SR.
Originally posted by Zaphod58
Second, when the SR is refueling and going nice and slow, it's WAY our of range of the fighters that might be chasing it. When they were flying over Israel during one of their wars, they would refuel after take off, dash, hit the tanker about 3/4ths of the way across, fly over Isarael and Egypt, then dash about half way back home before refueling again.
Originally posted by Zaphod58
One of the interesting aspects of the engine in the SR is that the faster it goes, the more efficient it becomes. It never becamse super efficient, but it was a lot more efficient that people gave it credit for.
Originally posted by gooseuk
Jury rig a Pariot Missile or SA 12 to a F-15 and try a tail chase.
Originally posted by Silentvulcan
I know this thread is about what fighter or missile can or could intercept the SR 71 but what about the A.B.L?