Military Forces | How the NEWEST SR-72 Darkstar Jet will Achieve Its Hypersonic Flight? @ForcesCast | Uploaded September 2023 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
SR-72 Darkstar, Lockheed Martin's hypersonic UAV concept. Will it ever take flight, or is it destined to remain a mystery? We delve into the technical, financial, and strategic challenges that may impede its development.
The SR-72 aims to surpass the legendary SR-71 Blackbird with hypersonic speeds and stealth capabilities. However, achieving these goals presents formidable obstacles. Hypersonic propulsion with scramjet engines demands precise control and a complex launch system. Surviving temperatures up to 3,600°F requires costly advanced materials.
The financial burden is substantial, with R&D costs estimated at $20 billion and production costs exceeding $1 billion per unit. Operational expenses, at $200,000 per hour, raise questions about its viability compared to alternatives.
As spy satellites reshape reconnaissance, the SR-72's purpose is uncertain. Yet, anti-satellite weapons offer new possibilities.
In summary, the SR-72 Darkstar faces technical, financial, and strategic challenges, leaving its future in doubt. Like, share, and subscribe for more in-depth content, and hit the bell icon to stay updated. Thank you for joining us on 'Military Forces.'
SR-72 Darkstar, Lockheed Martin's hypersonic UAV concept. Will it ever take flight, or is it destined to remain a mystery? We delve into the technical, financial, and strategic challenges that may impede its development.
The SR-72 aims to surpass the legendary SR-71 Blackbird with hypersonic speeds and stealth capabilities. However, achieving these goals presents formidable obstacles. Hypersonic propulsion with scramjet engines demands precise control and a complex launch system. Surviving temperatures up to 3,600°F requires costly advanced materials.
The financial burden is substantial, with R&D costs estimated at $20 billion and production costs exceeding $1 billion per unit. Operational expenses, at $200,000 per hour, raise questions about its viability compared to alternatives.
As spy satellites reshape reconnaissance, the SR-72's purpose is uncertain. Yet, anti-satellite weapons offer new possibilities.
In summary, the SR-72 Darkstar faces technical, financial, and strategic challenges, leaving its future in doubt. Like, share, and subscribe for more in-depth content, and hit the bell icon to stay updated. Thank you for joining us on 'Military Forces.'
