USAF Outlines ‘Son-of-Blackswift’ Hypersonic Plan

Credit: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
An ambitious initiative for a large reusable hypersonic demonstrator will be considered by senior U.S. Force leaders amid wider industry concerns that, even if funded, the risky project may become a money pit, hampering rather than helping its longer-term progress. The high-speed reusable flight...

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