What is lockheed l-2000?

The Lockheed L-2000 was a proposed supersonic transport (SST) aircraft developed by Lockheed in the 1960s. It was intended to compete with other SSTs being developed at the time, such as the Concorde and Boeing 2707. The L-2000 was designed to be faster and more fuel-efficient than its competitors, with a top speed of Mach 2.7 and the ability to fly up to 250 passengers over a range of 4,000 nautical miles.

The L-2000 featured twin-rotating turbofan engines, which were designed to be quieter and more efficient than conventional afterburning engines. The design also included a forward-swept wing, which provided greater lift and improved fuel efficiency. The cockpit was advanced for its time, with a digital flight control system, fly-by-wire technology, and a head-up display.

Despite its promising design, the Lockheed L-2000 never entered production due to concerns over its high development costs, uncertain market demand, and environmental impact. The project was eventually cancelled in 1971, and Lockheed shifted its focus to military contracts and other commercial aircraft designs.