How Long to Read Blackbird: A History of the Untouchable Spy Plane

How Long Does it Take to Read Blackbird: A History of the Untouchable Spy Plane?

It takes the average reader 4 hours to read Blackbird: A History of the Untouchable Spy Plane by James Hamilton-Paterson

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The fascinating story of the spy plane SR-71 Blackbird—the fastest manned aircraft in the history of aviation. The SR-71 Blackbird, the famed “spy” jet, was deliberately designed to be the world's fastest and highest-flying aircraft—and its success has never been approached since. It was conceived in the late 1950s by Lockheed Martin's highly secret 'Skunk Works' team under one of the most (possibly the most) brilliant aero designers of all time, Clarence “Kelly” Johnson. Once fully developed in 1964, the Blackbird represented the apogee of jet-powered flight. It could fly at well over three times the speed of sound above 85,000 feet and had an unrefueled range of 3,200 nautical miles. It flew with great success until 1999). Despite extensive use over Vietnam and later battlefields, not one was ever shot down (unlike the U2 in the Gary Powers incident). The Blackbird's capabilities seem unlikely ever to be exceeded. It was retired because its function can be performed by satellites—and in today's steady trend toward unmanned military aircraft, it is improbable that another jet aircraft of this speed and caliber will ever again be conceived.

How long is Blackbird: A History of the Untouchable Spy Plane?

Blackbird: A History of the Untouchable Spy Plane by James Hamilton-Paterson is 240 pages long, and a total of 60,000 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Blackbird: A History of the Untouchable Spy Plane Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read Blackbird: A History of the Untouchable Spy Plane aloud.

What Reading Level is Blackbird: A History of the Untouchable Spy Plane?

Blackbird: A History of the Untouchable Spy Plane is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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