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It’ll be out of range. The SR-72 will be an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), primarily a reconnaissance aircraft like its predecessor. However, the aircraft will not be a one-trick pony.

Recently, an unmanned aircraft was seen at a Skunk Works facility. Reports say it could have been an early test for the SR-72. Lockheed confirmed plans to fly a research vehicle in the early 2020s.

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That said, the SR-72 may never make it into the inventory, as the RQ-180 may fill the need, though the speed of that highly classified UAV is also unknown, and it likely favors stealth over speed.