What Interceptor or Fighter Can Stop the SR-71?, page 11
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reply posted on 3-6-2011 @ 03:06 PM by kondor
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+


The Lightning is a fast aircraft, but I'm don't think it can catch it; The MiG-25 never did, and is a faster aircraft than the Lightning


1) maximum speed

SR-71 Blackbird 3530 km/h
MiG-25 "Foxbat" 3390 km/h
BAC Lightning 2415 km/h


2) rate of climb

BAC Lightning F Mk6 15250 m/min
MiG-25 "Foxbat" 12480 m/min
SR-71 Blackbird 3600 m/min


3) service ceiling

SR-71 Blackbird 26060 m
MiG-25 "Foxbat" 20700 m
BAC Lightning 18300 m


4) engine thrust

SR-71 Blackbird 302 kN
MiG-25PD "Foxbat-E" 220 kN
BAC Lightning 142.34 kN


6) maximum range

SR-71 Blackbird 5925 km
MiG-25 "Foxbat" 2575 km
BAC Lightning 2040 km
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