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Lockheed U-2 dragon lady

60 TheWolfThatMadePlanes  7.0 years ago

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. Reasonably well handling but needs about one and a half notches of upwards trim to keep her flying level.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 102.1ft (31.1m)
  • Length 52.1ft (15.9m)
  • Height 15.2ft (4.6m)
  • Empty Weight 11,073lbs (5,022kg)
  • Loaded Weight 26,407lbs (11,978kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.276
  • Wing Loading 52.4lbs/ft2 (256.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 503.5ft2 (46.8m2)
  • Drag Points 6330

Parts

  • Number of Parts 59
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 376