Blackbird Digital Art - Night Stalker by Peter Chilelli

Night Stalker is a piece of digital artwork by Peter Chilelli which was uploaded on April 9th, 2014.

Night Stalker

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was an advanced, long-range, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft. It was developed as a black project from the... more

by Peter Chilelli

Canvas Print

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Framed Print

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Poster

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Metal Print

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Acrylic Print

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Shower Curtain

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Greeting Card

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Title

Night Stalker

Artist

Peter Chilelli

Medium

Digital Art

Description

The Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" was an advanced, long-range, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft. It was developed as a black project from the Lockheed A-12 reconnaissance aircraft in the 1960s by Lockheed and its Skunk Works division. Clarence "Kelly" Johnson was responsible for many of the design's innovative concepts. During reconnaissance missions, the SR-71 operated at high speeds and altitudes to allow it to outrace threats. If a surface-to-air missile launch was detected, the standard evasive action was simply to accelerate and outfly the missile.
The SR-71 served with the U.S. Air Force from 1964 to 1998. A total of 32 aircraft were built; 12 were lost in accidents, but none lost to enemy action. The SR-71 has been given several nicknames, including Blackbird and Habu.Since 1976, it has held the world record for the fastest air-breathing manned aircraft, a record previously held by the YF-12

Uploaded

April 9th, 2014