Lockheed Announces SR-72 to be produced (SR-71's successor: Higher, Faster)

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Stumbled on this obscure article:

https://futurism.com/lockheed-confirms-secretive-sr-72-hypersonic-plane-will-be-made/

One must wonder if, since it seems the Skunk Works is now talking, just how long has the SR-72 been "in production" already, and possibly even already flying ? ! ? ! ? !

Inquiring mimes want to know.

 

[bikeman]

I'm sure no one will be able to confirm or deny...

 

[Jericho]

Hummm, interesting, would explain the SCRAM jet leap about 5 years ago, so what metallurgy is "after" Hasteloy X