Boeing Unveils Hypersonic ‘Son-Of-Blackbird’ Contender

Credit: Hypersonic vehicle design: Guy Norris
ORLANDO, Florida—Amid continuing signs of a significant upswing in U.S. hypersonic research and development, Boeing has revealed first details of a reusable Mach 5-plus demonstrator vehicle design that could pave the way for a future high-speed strike and reconnaissance aircraft. The sharply swept...

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