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From: jt@cunixa.cc.columbia.edu (James Tuller)
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Subject: Re: SR-71 Blackbird question
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Date: 29 Sep 90 15:52:57 GMT
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From: jt@cunixa.cc.columbia.edu (James Tuller)
Even during normal operation, the SR-71 generated extremely high heat
loads which were controlled by refrigerating vital components, by using
the JP-7 fuel supply as a heat sink, and of course, with that famous black
heat-emitting paint.

Presumably, a pilot could overtax the ability of the aircraft to get
rid of its heat, to the point where things would start igniting.