The world’s fastest plane, the “Son of Blackbird,” will begin regular flights in 2025. This plane is capable of flying at a speed exceeding 6437 kilometers per hour.
The SR-72 aircraft is part of a mission by the US Air Force to enhance its aerial capabilities and dominance in the sky. The aircraft has been created by the Aero Space company Lockheed Martin.
The extremely fast, hypersonic, high-altitude spy aircraft SR-72 is considered the most advanced aircraft to date. It has been revealed that it can reach hypersonic speeds and control hypersonic weapons more efficiently than any past aircraft. But more importantly, it can sustain flight at these speeds for a longer duration.
Previously, the fastest plane was the Mach-6. The Mach-6 aircraft is capable of flying at a speed exceeding 6598 kilometers per hour, and the SR-72 aims to surpass this figure.
Speed plays a crucial role in military operations, as a speed exceeding 6437 kilometers per hour can be extremely helpful in reaching a destination in a very short time. At this speed, a trip from the US to Europe could be completed in just one and a half hours.