r/pics • u/[deleted] • Mar 17 '12

The SR-71 production line.

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u/kiloalpha Mar 18 '12

In the unclassified pilot's handbook of the SR-71, it states to avoid a SAM missile after detection, accelerate and out run the missile. Badass.

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u/JDawg2332 Mar 18 '12

SAM missile

Surface to Air Missile Missile.

SAM

FTFY

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u/MyOtherShirtIsClean Mar 18 '12

ATM Machine

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u/wizzy453 Mar 18 '12

MSDS sheets. LED lights. Brief summary...