Rumors of a classified hypersonic aircraft known as Aurora have permeated aviation circles since the 1980s, but evidence of this triangular jet remains as sparse as ever. Could it be possible that the United States not only managed to develop and operate a fleet of Mach 5+ aircraft in the 1980s but has continued to keep them a secret to this day? The truth may actually be a bit more complicated than you might think. This is Part 1 of our dive into Aurora. Next week, we'll return to discuss how the program could have been funded, and why reports of aircraft like Aurora over Area 51 can't be ignored. Check out the incredible work of Rodrigo Avella on his website! https://rodrigoavella.com/ Or follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/rodrigo.avella 📱 Follow Sandboxx News on social Twitter: https://twitter.com/sandboxxnews Instagram: https://instagram.com/sandboxxnews Facebook: https://facebook.com/sandboxxnews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews 📱 Follow Alex Hollings on social Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexHollings52 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexhollingswrites Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexHollingsWrites TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexhollings52 Further Reading Original Article: https://www.sandboxx.us/blog/was-americas-aurora-hypersonic-aircraft-real-we-get-to-the-bottom-of-it/ The SR-72: https://www.sandboxx.us/blog/is-there-a-real-secret-aircraft-behind-lockheed-and-top-guns-darkstar/ DARPA's new missile: https://www.sandboxx.us/blog/darpas-new-missile-hints-at-truly-game-changing-technology/ Citations: Smithsonian Mag: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/air-space-magazine/the-truth-is-out-there-2193529/ USGA quote: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-04-17-me-607-story.html The AFRL's PDE engine: https://innssi.com/pulsed-detonation-engine/ Bill Sweetman in Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/opinions/1992/12/13/mystery-plane/0ab6ba1e-907b-4838-8516-0c38241f04a3/