Lockheed U-2

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_configuration single-engine
gptkbp:aircraft_role gptkb:Espionage
gptkbp:aircraft_type fixed-wing aircraft
gptkbp:armament gptkb:none
gptkbp:avionics advanced sensors
gptkbp:ceiling 21,300 m
gptkbp:crew gptkb:1
gptkbp:decommissioned not decommissioned
gptkbp:design reconnaissance
high-altitude reconnaissance
gptkbp:design_feature high-altitude capability
gptkbp:development gptkb:Lockheed_Skunk_Works
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Lycoming_F1020-25
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1955
July 4, 1955
gptkbp:historical_significance Cold War reconnaissance
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lockheed U-2
gptkbp:is_monitored_by gptkb:Signal
electronic intelligence
photographic intelligence
gptkbp:length 15.24 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:max_speed 0.7 Mach
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Dragon_Lady
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Cuban_Missile_Crisis
gptkbp:notable_mission gptkb:U-2_incident
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:Francis_Gary_Powers
gptkbp:operational_history gptkb:Cold_War
gptkbp:operational_range 3,000 miles
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:1956
gptkbp:payload_capacity 1,000 lb
gptkbp:primary_mission reconnaissance
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:CIA
gptkbp:produces over 100
gptkbp:retired still in service
gptkbp:role gptkb:intelligence_gathering
gptkbp:service gptkb:1956
gptkbp:service_entry gptkb:1956
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Lockheed_U-2_S
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:user gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:variant gptkb:U-2_R
gptkb:U-2_S
gptkbp:wingspan high aspect ratio wings
31.4 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:No._35_Squadron_RFC
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4