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fun fact, the SR-71's tires could not handle the weight of the plane with a full fuel tank, so it could not takeoff or land filled up, which is why they always
by ranger_danger 4y ago
fun fact, the SR-71's tires could not handle the weight of the plane with a full fuel tank, so it could not takeoff or land filled up, which is why they always refueled them in midair.
- hackeraccount 4y agoI would have loved to be in the room when that was discussed. Hey, I know a way we can save X lbs. of weight; this is going to sound a bit nutty but ... The reality is probably that it was an obvious choice to everyone schooled in the art but from the outside it seems kind of genius.