Pilots had to keep the U-2 spy plane flying at a true airspeed of 460 mph to ensure it didn't stall out or encounter high-speed buffeting. It was a struggle.
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The Incredible Power and Grace Behind the U-2’s Stunning Takeoff
Watch as the legendary Lockheed U-2 spy plane performs an impressive high-speed takeoff and steep climb, lifting off in just ...
As the Office of the Secretary of Defense weighs a premature retirement of the U-2, manufacturer Lockheed Martin’s argument to save the program is that “there is no other high-altitude platform that ...
Flying from Beale AFB, a Lockheed U-2 aircraft, using the specially chosen callsign DRAGON 70, was heard communicating with ATC about a plan to set an endurance and altitude record for the ‘category ...
The U-2 is a single-place aircraft that requires a team effort to land because of its limited forward visibility and bicycle-type landing gear. [Courtesy: EAA AirVenture] One of the most popular ...
At the 2025 Royal International Air Tattoo, US aircraft like the B-1B and U-2 showcased American airpower and diplomacy, possibly marking the U-2’s final appearance before retirement. The Royal Air ...
Hear from the first Black woman to pilot the U-2 about how she overcame obstacles to make history, May 3 at 8 pm ET. Learn more: https://s.si.edu/40FsAZJ The path towards achieving your goal is not ...
How do you move an aircraft that no longer flies? This time-lapse video of the Lockheed U-2C being lowered gives you a sense of the work involved with lowering and moving artifacts of this scale. The ...
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