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Did the SR-91 Aurora Replace the SR-71? Separating Myth from Reality

The SR-91 Aurora, a reported successor to the SR-71 Blackbird spy aircraft, is conjecture with little proof of its existence. Though there was a rumor based on a budget code name and one supposed ...
Modern Engineering Marvels on MSN

Did the U.S. Build the SR-91 Aurora as the SR-71’s Hidden Successor?

The SR-91 Aurora, purported replacement for the SR-71 Blackbird spy plane, is a rumor with scant evidence for its existence. While there was a suggestion from a budget code name and one reported ...

America’s New Missile Could End the Hypersonics Race. Is This Our Only Hope for Beating China and Russia?

This weapon could be the U.S.’s first true hypersonic missile. Its unique liquid engine makes it accurate, maneuverable, and ...
Aviation Week Network

North Korea Unveils Hypersonic Variant Of Hwasong-11 Tactical Missile

SINGAPORE—North Korea has unveiled a new variant of its Hwasong-11 short-range tactical ballistic missile, this time equipped ...
NextBigFuture

DARPA and Air Force Working on High Mach Gas Turbine for Hypersonic Planes

DARPA and the US Air Force have started the High Mach Gas Turbine (HMGT) program to develop reusable hypersonic planes.
The Aviationist on MSN

General Electric Demonstrates Ramjet Engines for Hypersonic Missiles

The Solid Fuel Ramjet (SFRJ) and the Hypersonic Dual-Mode Ramjet (DMRJ) are seeing rapid success as the U.S. hikes spending and development of hypersonic ...