In 2013, Lockheed Martin announced development of the successor to the SR-71 Blackbird spy plane. The SR-71 was capable of reaching speeds over three times the speed of sound, and the SR-72 is ...

The Lockheed Martin SR-72, known as the “Son of Blackbird,” could fly before the end of the decade. Developed in secret at Lockheed’s renowned Skunk Works division, the SR-72 is expected to represent ...

SR-72 is revolutionary but costly, while PAK DA is cheaper with existing technology. Pitting Lockheed Martin’s SR-72 and the Tupolev PAK DA against each other seems futile. Other than being next ...

While the name of Lockheed Martin’s experimental SR-72 is the Darkstar in “Top Gun: Maverick,” that is not the jet’s actual name. The name hasn’t been officially revealed. The closest ...

The Lockheed Martin SR-72, known as the “Son of Blackbird,” could fly before the end of the decade. Developed in secret at Lockheed’s renowned Skunk Works division, the SR-72 is ...

The Lockheed Martin SR-72, known as the “Son of Blackbird,” could fly before the end of the decade. Developed in secret at Lockheed’s renowned Skunk Works division, the SR-72 is ...

Top Gun: Maverick (2022) - Lockheed Martin SR-72 In the much-anticipated sequel, "Top Gun: Maverick," the focus shifts to the futuristic Lockheed Martin SR-72, a high-speed reconnaissance drone, ...