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).

Jan 2, 2024 · Lockheed Martin’s highly anticipated uncrewed hypersonic aircraft, the SR-72 “Son of Blackbird,” is allegedly scheduled to take its first flight in 2025. Believed to be a top-secret project for...

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 service in the not-too-distant future.

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...

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 by Lockheed...

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.

Dec 16, 2024 · The Lockheed Martin SR-72, dubbed the "Son of Blackbird," is poised to revolutionize the realm of hypersonic flight. As the successor to the legendary SR-71 Blackbird, the SR-72 is designed to push the boundaries of speed, stealth, and precision in military aviation.

Mar 11, 2025 · The SR-72 is a concept aircraft that's likely been in development since the early 2000s. In 2017, Lockheed Martin suggested it could take to the skies as early as 2025, so it may be fast ...

Sep 8, 2024 · Developed by Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, the SR-72 is designed for surveillance, intelligence, and reconnaissance, flying at hypersonic speeds over Mach 5.0. This capability would enable it...

Oct 23, 2024 · What is the Lockheed Martin SR-72? The Lockheed Martin SR-72 is a hypersonic aircraft being developed by Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works division. Often called “Darkstar,” the SR-72 aims to be a hypersonic successor to the SR-71 Blackbird, with an emphasis on both speed and stealth capabilities.