The Lockheed Martin SR-72, commonly referred to as "Son of Blackbird," [1] is an American hypersonic concept intended for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR).

Lockheed Martin’s highly anticipated uncrewed hypersonic aircraft, the SR-72 “Son of Blackbird,” is allegedly scheduled to take its first flight in 2025.

Sep 20, 2024 · Summary and All You Need to Know: The SR-72 Son of Blackbird promises to be a groundbreaking spy plane with Mach 6 speeds and the potential to carry hypersonic missiles. Developed...

Aug 20, 2024 · Sandboxx News has covered the secretive development of SR-72, Lockheed Martin’s hypersonic successor to the legendary SR-71 Blackbird, and its potential path toward …

Nov 9, 2024 · What You Need to Know: The SR-72, developed by Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, is a proposed hypersonic reconnaissance aircraft aimed to fill critical intelligence gaps in the U.S. Air Force....

Mar 17, 2024 · Launching satellites has dropped nearly 10x the price since the aircraft was deliberately leaked to the press, and luckily for the SR-72 fans, Lockheed Martin has unveiled more to compete.

Oct 23, 2024 · The SR-72 is the hypersonic successor to the SR-71 Blackbird. While the SR-71 was designed for high-speed reconnaissance missions at Mach 3.2, the SR-72 aims to exceed Mach 5, representing a significant leap in speed, stealth, and engine technology.

Nov 3, 2013 · Lockheed Martin unveils SR-72 as successor to SR-71 spy plane Almost 50 years since the SR-71 Blackbird's first flight, Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works has revealed plans for an affordable hypersonic intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and strike platform which could be its successor.

Detailed analysis of the hypersonic SR-72, its innovative technology, and its role in US military strategy. The SR-72, known as the “Son of the Blackbird,” emerges as a towering figure in the pantheon of military aviation, marking a milestone in the evolution of hypersonic flight.

Sep 8, 2024 · Summary and All the Things You Need to Know: The U.S. Air Force’s SR-72 “Son of Blackbird” is expected to be the hypersonic successor to the iconic SR-71 Blackbird, which still holds...