When the U.S. looked to build a supersonic airliner, the Lockheed L-2000 came within reach of becoming a commercial mainstay. Easier and less expensive to construct than its rival, the Boeing 2707, it ...

The Lockheed L-2000 was a serious contender in the US supersonic transport program, offering a simpler and potentially cheaper alternative to Boeing’s winning design. Capable of Mach 3 flight and ...