Even the best titanium found for the SR-71 was still rejected frequently as the exotic metal is sensitive to corrosion from chemicals and other alloys that most metals were not affected by.
Watch the impressive engineering in this in-depth tour of the SR-71 Blackbird's jet engine and you'll see an extraordinary reconnaissance aircraft that still impresses despite taking its first flight ...
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