SR-72: US secret hypersonic jet to allegedly break sound barrier in 2025 | Believed to be a top-secret project of the US Air Force, the SR-72 is touted to reach over 4,000 mph (6,437 kph), making i…::undefined

  • abhibeckert@lemmy.world
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    3 years ago

    Everyone knows exactly where the satellites are and certain (potential) enemies have the capability to disrupt/destroy them.

    A stealth jet is, well, stealthy, which has a lot of value.

    Some artists impressions of the jet don’t have any windows and it’s believed to be unmanned or at least capable of unmanned flight.

    Also I wouldn’t discount the cool factor… the airforce does fighter jet flyovers all the time and occasionally stealth jets too. It helps with recruiting for one thing.