Will Lockheed Martin Build The SR‑72?

Lockheed Martin’s SR-72 “Darkstar” could be real. From Top Gun fame to Mach 6 specs, here’s what we know about the hypersonic spy plane’s future.
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I Study Spy Planes for a Living: The SR-72 Darkstar Gives Me ‘Goosebumps’

Key Points and Summary on SR-72 Darkstar - The Lockheed Martin SR-72 "Darkstar," a conceptual hypersonic aircraft, aims to achieve speeds of Mach 6, but a critical question remains: is that fast ...
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Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Unveils Next-Generation ‘Vectis’ Stealth Drone, as Rumors of Secretive SR-72 “Son of Blackbird” Persist

On Sunday, the company unveiled Vectis, which it says represents a new class of collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) that combines elements of survivability with lethality and overall ...
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The Hypersonic Race: How Lockheed Is Driving the Future of War

As nations across our planet are striving to strengthen their defense capabilities, hypersonic weapons are considered to be a potential game-changer in future warfare. This is due to their extreme ...
Aviation Week

High-Mach Turbine Moves Forward For DARPA Hypersonic Plane

Credit: Lockheed Martin DARPA confirmed plans on Aug. 26 to launch development of a High-Mach Gas Turbine (HMGT) engine, seeking to create the low-speed propulsion module for a planned hypersonic Next ...