Is there a SR-72 in our Future?
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I am naïve when it comes to military technology and wonder what these articles mean. Why would we announce this instead of keeping it top secret? Do we already have this plane or something better already flying and figure the "enemy" would discover it in a few years anyway? I also think that planes like this in testing are what are reported as UFOs.
I've posted on this before. While driving my convertible at night, I saw an acute wedge shaped, twin engine plane on approach to Gwinn. It was only visible because the clouds above were illuminated by the nearby city lights. I spent hours searching for the plane, with no results. It had a smooth belly, a busy tail (flight controls and engine exhaust visible) and twin vertical stabs. I'd guess a 60° acute wedge shape. Looked hypersonic.
This might be closest, but intakes were not visible to me, and there were no wings. Just the acute wedge shape.
I did try to take pictures, and the camera would not focus at night.
This might be closest, but intakes were not visible to me, and there were no wings. Just the acute wedge shape.
I did try to take pictures, and the camera would not focus at night.
There already is, sort of, see the X-37B. The duration of it's last known mission was 908 days! It's not as maneuverable as an atmospheric aircraft such as the SR-71 but it's flight time is simply incredible and it flies high enough that most countries can't attack it.
But knowing the US Gov they will built both endospheric and exospheric craft.
"Why would we announce this instead of keeping it top secret?"
Most likely, our enemies are already aware of it so keeping it secret is pointless. Also the whole program could just be a sham and we might just want our enemies to waste money on developing weapons and counter-measures for a system that will never be flown. Sort of like General Patton's Invasion Army in 1944.
If there's an article it's either a distraction or they are on the sr-73 already. Camping out in the high desert over the years you see some strange things flying sometimes. Between Nellis, Edward's and Area 51 the area is prime for testing whatever they are up to.
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uglyI've posted on this before. While driving my convertible at night, I saw an acute wedge shaped, twin engine plane on approach to Gwinn. It was only visible because the clouds above were illuminated by the nearby city lights. I spent hours searching for the plane, with no results. It had a smooth belly, a busy tail (flight controls and engine exhaust visible) and twin vertical stabs. I'd guess a 60° acute wedge shape. Looked hypersonic.
This might be closest, but intakes were not visible to me, and there were no wings. Just the acute wedge shape.
I did try to take pictures, and the camera would not focus at night.
Satellites have very predictable orbits so your advesaries always know when to hide their targets. Aircraft aren't that predictable. You can also switch out the payloads on aircraft after every flight. Not so much with satellites.
Who says it isnt?
The SR-71 was preceded by the A-12, which was single seat. That was before the current aircraft designation scheme. The A-12 was planned with a strategic high-speed bombing/interceptor mission in mind in addition to reconnaissance.
https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/V...heets/Display/Article/195777/lockheed-yf-12a/
You using this app yet? It’s addictive being able to pull up where any plane in the air is going, other than small local guys just putting in hours circling the strip.I've posted on this before. While driving my convertible at night, I saw an acute wedge shaped, twin engine plane on approach to Gwinn. It was only visible because the clouds above were illuminated by the nearby city lights. I spent hours searching for the plane, with no results. It had a smooth belly, a busy tail (flight controls and engine exhaust visible) and twin vertical stabs. I'd guess a 60° acute wedge shape. Looked hypersonic.
This might be closest, but intakes were not visible to me, and there were no wings. Just the acute wedge shape.
I did try to take pictures, and the camera would not focus at night.
https://www.flightradar24.com/
Many people have opted out of their plane being tracked.
And you can bet any 'special' planes have been removed from it.
Anyone can have their plane removed from that by filling out the online application. There are a lot more flying than show up on there.
I’m aware. But you can also find a lot more info than you’d expect. It’s not exactly everyone that gets a pass for not filing a flight plan and running with no transponder.
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I think there is a place for almost everything, at least a little bit.
The SR71 was in a class of its own, but really $$$$ to fly. With todays tech I think it is obsolete, and a unneeded risk.
What do you think @Astro14 ?
I use all of these apps. Our flight department blocks our aircraft, but the various apps, do (at times) show our planes as generic targets. AND, sometimes one app works and another does not.
I should have mentioned that my view of this unusual aircraft was around 8-10 years ago (I think). Before ADSB and the various apps were common. It was clearly on approach, even so, speed was probably over 200Kts. So it was fast, even down low. This was no UFO or other nonsense. It was a twin jet, arrowhead shape.
Yep, if you buy an ADSB transponder and hook it up to a Raspberry Pi and run it as a repeater for FR24, they give you free top-tier access to the app with all the goodies.
I know not everything shows in the apps, but like you said sometimes the “N/A” planes show up and are close enough to identify visually.
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