SR-72: The Mach 6 Hypersonic Bomber The Air Force Needs?
ByBrent M. EastwoodPublished24 seconds ago
If the SR-72 does truly exist, Russia and China would have a really hard time countering it: By all accounts, the SR-72 Son of Blackbird spy plane will be one impressive aircraft. With plans for incredible Mach 6 speed, an unmanned option, and the ability to be armed (maybe with hypersonic missiles), the capabilities are exciting. It could get anywhere in the world incredibly fast.
But even with all of these advantages, it’s necessary to examine whether the airplane is even needed. Could it be canceled due to redundancy with spy satellites, technology hurdles, or budget cuts?
What Is the SR-72 Son of Blackbird?
The SR-72 is nicknamed the Son of Blackbird because of its similarity to the SR-71 Blackbird’s prowess in collecting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance data. The SR-71 was retired in 1998. Both airplanes have been developed by Lockheed Martin’s uber-secret Skunk Works.
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