Learned Something New

[Nonskimmer]

The SR71 is a misnomer. It was originall called the XR-71, and someone mispronounced it (I think it was a president) and it stuck.

Interesting. I never knew that.

 

[cheddar cheese]

I thought it was intended as the RS-71? Thats what I've always read.

 

[HealzDevo]

Also what about the F-117 Nighthawk known as the Stealth Fighter? It isn't really a fighter. Ok so it does have the capacity to shoot other aircraft down, but it is designed and used more as a stealthy bomber than a fighter.