The SR-72 Darkstar Mach 6 ‘Bomber’ Has A Message for the U.S. Air Force

The SR-72 Darkstar Mach 6 ‘Bomber’ Has A Message for the U.S. Air Force

Key Points and Summary – Headlines love the idea of an SR-72 “Darkstar” Mach 6 bomber, but the concept fights the platform’s likely design reality. -The SR-72’s lineage points to speed-first reconnaissance: compress timelines, collect data, and cue shooters—not haul a meaningful weapons load. -Hypersonic flight imposes brutal trade-offs in fuel, thermal protection, internal volume, […] The post The SR-72 Darkstar Mach 6 ‘Bomber’ Has A Message fo…