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Lockheed Martin breakthrough to create Mach 6 aircraft?
Lockheed Martin Corp. said Tuesday it is on the verge of a technological breakthrough that will allow its conceptual SR-72 hypersonic plane to reach six times the speed of sound. LMT's CEO said they could develop and build a hypersonic demonstrator aircraft the size of a F-22 stealth fighter for less than $1 billion. (www.ibtimes.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Little to do with general aviation IMHO. Commercial eventuality is a teaser by LM to get the military deal (SR71 successor) where cost over-runs are far more easily accepted. Considering LM focuses almost exclusively on military contracts, no surprise they are trying to expand the value envelope. Besides, just does not make sense to spend billions on this type of military technology when it does not match forseable military needs (drones do wonders in asymetrical warfare). By attaching commercial opportunities, they are attempting to change the game. Don't see it happening. private industry will address commercial development.
Mach 6 is impressive. I wonder what they have on the classified books in terms of electromagnetic propulsion and what its speeds are.
depends on how deep in the atmosphere you want to remain...
Ambitious, especially considering their recent project (F35)... exciting nevertheless.
Multiply any company cost estimate x30 and you may get close to the low end of true development costs. Also, as cyber-spying becomes more prevalent, you can bet that Russia, China, and various "friendly' nations will develop it right along side us.
That would be pretty amazing. The technology spin off would be able to affect a lot of other areas.