SR-71

In message , John Szalay
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"Morgans" wrote in
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"Glenn" wrote in message
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In this picture, a couple feet back on the chine on both sides, there
is a blunted, pushed in area on the chines. Almost looks like the
nose ran into a round hole in a wall, and dented the chines. Of
course, I doubt that happened.

What is the story with that? I had never noticed that on other models
of the 71. Is that damage, or a feature, and if it is a feature, what
is it designed to do - if you or someone knows?


Those "dents" are the modification for the ECM antennas.
(Electronic counter measures)

I thought they were where the ground crew were supposed to push if the
brakes failed...
--
Peter

Ying tong iddle-i po!

Peter Twydell wrote in news:NuUUztCC0FzLFwd3
Those "dents" are the modification for the ECM antennas.
(Electronic counter measures)

I thought they were where the ground crew were supposed to push if the
brakes failed...


Only if they are wearing asbestos gloves, it takes a while for the airframe
of the Blackbird to cool after flight..