Lockheed Martin U-2

The U-2 is a single-engine, high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft. Development began in 1954, and a prototype flew the following year. Lockheed built 49 aircraft in the initial configuration, but as the aircraft were airframe-limited, the manufacturer developed the larger U-2R version, which flew in...
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