The Lockheed U-2, nicknamed "Dragon Lady", is an American single-jet engine, ultra-high altitude reconnaissance aircraft operated by the United States Air Force and previously flown by the Central Intelligence Agency. Its top speed is approximatley 500mph. It is most well known for the U-2 inccident, when a U-2 was shot down over Soviet territory in 1960 on the first of May. The U-2 was commistioned in 1957.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 81.8ft (24.9m)
- Length 44.3ft (13.5m)
- Height 13.8ft (4.2m)
- Empty Weight 10,355lbs (4,697kg)
- Loaded Weight 15,217lbs (6,902kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.738
- Wing Loading 25.2lbs/ft2 (123.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 602.8ft2 (56.0m2)
- Drag Points 3167
Parts
- Number of Parts 172
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 874
