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 ...

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 ...

While the name of Lockheed Martin’s experimental SR-72 is the ... which refers to it as “Son of Blackbird.” In addition to the movie creating a name, the jet design in “Maverick” is ...

The Blackbird’s operational record was impeccable. Known as one of the most awe-inspiring achievements in the history of aviation, Lockheed Martin’s SR-71 Blackbird was the pinnacle of ...

Perhaps the most innovative and qualified aircraft designer of the time, Kelly’s vision helped shape the Blackbird we know today. The task of creating the SR-71 was unique, since “everything h ...