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). Proposed privately in 2013 by Lockheed Martin as a successor to the retired Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird , the SR-72 was projected by Lockheed Martin executives in 2018 to ...

2025年1月9日 · The SR-72 Darkstar, also known as the "Son of Blackbird," is Lockheed Martin’s next-generation hypersonic aircraft designed to succeed the SR-71. Capable of cruising at Mach 6, it promises to revolutionize reconnaissance and …

2025年1月19日 · What You Need to Know: The SR-72 “Darkstar,” envisioned as the successor to the iconic SR-71 Blackbird, aims to reach hypersonic speeds of Mach 6, combining reconnaissance and strike capabilities.

2024年12月1日 · Key Points: Lockheed Martin’s SR-72, the hypersonic successor to the SR-71 Blackbird, is reportedly advancing toward production despite financial hurdles. -Equipped with a turbine-based combined cycle engine capable of speeds beyond Mach 6, the SR-72 is designed for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions.

2024年10月23日 · The Lockheed Martin SR-72 Darkstar represents the next frontier in aviation technology. By combining speed, stealth, and cutting-edge engine designs, the SR 72 is set to redefine what’s possible in reconnaissance and military aviation.

2025年3月11日 · There have been many fascinating rumors about the SR-72 Darkstar jet, and they might surprise you as they aren't much like the film's version. Here's what is known, or rather suspected, about...

2014年1月30日 · The SR-72 is a new hypersonic demonstrator aircraft to be developed by Lockheed Martin under its Skunk Works or Advanced Development Programs, to meet the requirements of the United States Air Force (USAF).

2024年9月20日 · 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 by Lockheed...

This engineering feat fuses conventional jet propulsion, used during takeoff, with a scramjet engine for hypersonic flight. This two-phase approach to motor design is an outstanding example of advanced engineering, deftly adapting to different speed regimes.

2013年11月6日 · Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works has confirmed that it is developing the SR-72 spy plane. The successor to the SR-71 Blackbird, which was capable of Mach 3.5, the SR-72 will be a hypersonic...