Fiji U2s

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf U2 aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:Reconnaissance_aircraft
12,000 pounds
Strategic reconnaissance
Single-engine, high-altitude
U-2 family
Influence_on_UAV_development
gptkbp:armament High-resolution imagery
gptkbp:built over 100
gptkbp:cockpit gptkb:Francis_Gary_Powers
gptkbp:crew 1
gptkbp:decommissioned 2016
gptkbp:design High-altitude reconnaissance
gptkbp:engineType J75-P-13
gptkbp:firstFlight 1955
2016
August 4, 1955
gptkbp:hasExperienceIn nan
gptkbp:historical_significance Cold_War_intelligence_gathering
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fiji U2s
gptkbp:influence Modern reconnaissance aircraft design
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Lockheed_Skunk_Works
Strategic reconnaissance missions
gptkbp:intelligence Electro-optical and infrared sensors
gptkbp:internationalRelations Limited_to_US_allies
gptkbp:legacy Pioneering high-altitude flight
gptkbp:length 63 feet 9 inches
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:maximum_speed gptkb:Mach_3.2
gptkbp:maxRange 6,000 miles
gptkbp:missions gptkb:Cuban_Missile_Crisis
gptkbp:nickname Dragon Lady
gptkbp:notable_feature Long wingspan
U-2R variant
gptkbp:operational_status 1956
Retired
Global conflicts
gptkbp:operationalHistory gptkb:Cold_War
gptkbp:operationalRange 70,000 feet
gptkbp:operationalStatus gptkb:US_Air_Force
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:retirementYear 2016
Advancements in technology
gptkbp:role Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
gptkbp:safety_features Limited radar cross-section
gptkbp:secondary_mission 2016
Surveillance
gptkbp:service_ceiling 70,000 feet
gptkbp:serviceType 1956
gptkbp:significantEvent U-2 incident
gptkbp:status Retired from service
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Global_Hawk
gptkbp:surveillanceEquipment Advanced sensors
gptkbp:training Pilot training programs
gptkbp:updates U-2S variant
gptkbp:wingspan 103 feet