The A17B Prototype
Generally regarded as a fourth generation low-observable design, the A-17 is thought to have evolved from the YF-23A ATF. Shaped with complex curves and compound curvature, the A-17 is contoured to minimise radar and aerothermal signature as it carries out it's mission of electronic warfare and deep reconnaissance. The engine exhaust geometry is reminiscent of the B-2, where the aft section of the engine nacelle slopes down to meet the aft trailing edge of the tail. The engine exhaust is buried deep within the trough, effectively masking the InfraRed signature from observation from below. The two largevertical tail surfaces, serve to mask the exhaust from the sides. No white world pictures exist of the aircraft, but sightings have been reported at Bascombe Down in the UK, and Cannon AFB, New Mexico.
The Aurora Prototypes
1990
GROOM LAKE, NEVADA, USA
In the early hours of the morning on January 30, 1992, people all over Southern California were awakened by a loud boom.
It was not the first to rattle window panes in Los Angeles, nor has it been the last. US Geological Survey specialists looked at
their seismographs, which registered the event as if it had been another earth tremor. A few hours later, they decided the
disturbance had been caused by an unidentified flying object traveling at Mach 3.1. They even figured out where it was
heading - straight for the US Air Force's top secret Groom Lake base in Nevada.
In spite of official denials, the evidence indicates that the United States is operating a very fast, very secret spy plane. Most
people call it Aurora, after an item listed by mistake in a 1985 Pentagon budget document, though it most probably has
another code name. The strongest evidence for the existence of Aurora is that the US Air Force retired its Lockheed SR-71
Blackbirds in 1990 without replacing them. The Air Force says its spying can be done by U-2s and satellites, but neither are
as responsive as a supersonic highflying craft such as the SR-71.
Eye witnesses have seen unusual triangle-shaped aircraft in flight over the United States and the United Kingdom's North Sea.
Several have heard a distinctive low frequency rumble followed by a very loud roar, which could be the exotic engine used by
a Mach 6 (4,400 miles per hour) aircraft. Experts say a methane-burning combined cycle ramjet engine (uniting rocket and
ramjet designs) could have been developed to power Aurora. Observers in California have also reported seeing a large
aircraft with a delta-wing shape and foreplanes. Some think this could be an airborne launch platform for satellite-delivery
rockets or even the Aurora, before its more advanced engines were developed.
No matter what speculation takes place, it seems the secrets that lie beyond the mountains of the Nevada desert will remain
until the US military decides otherwise.
The Dark Star Prototype
The Dark Star project was initiated just recently, we don't have the exact date, but sourses tell us from 1992-1996, to spy in the high stratusphere. They wanted to spy on, of course other countries, and/or our own! This robotically controlled airplane is so high tec in nature that we know relatively nothing about it. Thats why theres only a few fact or spectulations typed here. Update soon.
The X33 and X38 Prototypes
These X-planes are space crafts developed in sinc with NASA. They were made to spy as well, though once the government says, "Out of date!!," the un-involve NASA guys will get them thinking they're top of the line.-As the government always is AT LEAST 10 TO 15 YEARS AHEAD OF THE civilian top o' the line market.
The X36 Prototype
The breed of wingless aircraft has been born at and around Area 51. This plane, also in sinc with NASA, has been tested at Area 51. Wingless aricraft at Area 51 have been infamous for being highly classified until use for the army has been approved.]
