DA62 vs SR-71 Blackbird
Overview
The DA62 and the SR-71 Blackbird are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Diamond and Lockheed respectively.
The SR-71 Blackbird reaches 3,541 km/h — 9.5x the DA62's 372 km/h. The DA62 has an operational range of 2,380 km vs 5,230 km for the SR-71 Blackbird. The SR-71 Blackbird operates at altitudes up to 25,908 m compared to 6,069 m for the DA62. At 78,018 kg MTOW, the SR-71 Blackbird is 34:1 the DA62's 2,300 kg.
The DA62 has been produced in 120 units vs 32 for the SR-71 Blackbird. Unit cost is $1.9M for the DA62 vs $185M for the SR-71 Blackbird. The SR-71 Blackbird first flew 48 years before the DA62 (1964 vs 2012).
| Austrian twin-engine, civil utility aircraft, used worldwide for light transport and aerial surveys in the 21st century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Diamond |
| First flight | 1 April 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 120 units |
| Average unit price | $1.9 million |
| American strategic reconnaissance aircraft, operational from 1966-1998, unmatched speed and altitude records, infamous for Cold War and NASA missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 22 December 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 32 units |
| Average unit price | $185 million |
| Wing area | 17.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 372 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,380 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,069 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,300 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,590 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 66 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 167.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 32.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 3541 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,230 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 25,908 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 78,018 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 30,617 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,670 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DA62 or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird is faster with a maximum speed of 3,541 km/h compared to the DA62's 372 km/h, a difference of 3,169 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA62 or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a longer range at 5,230 km compared to the DA62's 2,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA62 or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a higher service ceiling at 25,908 meters (85,000 ft) compared to the DA62's 6,069 meters (19,911 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA62 or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,018 kg compared to the DA62's 2,300 kg.
Which is larger, the DA62 or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird is longer at 32.8 meters compared to the DA62's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DA62 or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird is more expensive at approximately $185 million per unit compared to the DA62 at $1.9 million.
Which entered service first, the DA62 or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird entered service first in 1966, 49 years before the DA62 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA62 or SR-71 Blackbird?
The DA62 has been produced in greater numbers with 120 units compared to 32 units of the SR-71 Blackbird.