Approved Discussion on Hypersonic Aircraft

[DeSchaine]

I don't think anyone has speculated (outside of classified reports) about the specific payload capacity, but I would guess based on specs compared to those of a B-1, it would be somewhat similar to the 125,000 lb payload of the Lancer, maybe a bit more, more likely a bit less. There is every possibility that it would have to slow down before opening the bay doors to make a strike. As for the recon department, nothing big there. It would make use of the same tech as that used in the Blackbird.

The NeoSoviets supposedly have a working design in the pre prototype stage, the PAK-DA.