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.

Aug 20, 2024 · Lockheed Martin’s mysterious hypersonic aircraft known as SR-72 appears to be continuing its march toward service, but the program is not immune from the Air Force’s broader budgetary woes.

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...

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 12, 2025 · Shrouded in secrecy and ripe with speculation, Lockheed Martin’s SR-72 “Son of Blackbird” has caused a storm on the net. But is it real? Concept art of the "Darkstar" from Top Gun: Maverick....

Dec 1, 2024 · 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.

Sep 8, 2024 · Expected to fly sometime in 2025, the potential American hypersonic unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) concept is being developed by manufacturer Lockheed Martin as a successor to the legendary...

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.

Jan 30, 2014 · 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).