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U-6 Sentinel, High Altitude Reconnaissance Aircraft

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Designed to supplant and replace the U-2, the Sentinel had a fatal flaw in common: it lacked defensive countermeasures and flew low enough for SAMs to reach. However, it was highly effective and as a result remains in service. Cruising speed is just over 550mph at 40,000ft.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 77.7ft (23.7m)
  • Length 31.6ft (9.6m)
  • Height 8.9ft (2.7m)
  • Empty Weight 2,706lbs (1,227kg)
  • Loaded Weight 4,567lbs (2,071kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.738
  • Wing Loading 12.8lbs/ft2 (62.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 357.7ft2 (33.2m2)
  • Drag Points 1885

Parts

  • Number of Parts 101
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 380