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Lockheed L-301

USA · Cold War (1970–1991)

Lockheed L-301 — Fixed Wing
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Lockheed L-301 was an experimental air-breathing hypersonic aircraft project. It was developed by the NASA and United States Air Force (USAF) organization National Hypersonic Flight Research Facility, with Skunk Works as the prime contractor. In January 1977, the program was "tentatively scheduled to operate two vehicles for eight years and to conduct 100 flights per vehicle." NASA discontinued work on L-301 and NHRF in September 1977 due to budget constraints and lack of need.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
USA