Lockheed YF-12

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:delta_wing
gptkb:Lockheed_Blackbird_family
experimental aircraft
experimental military aircraft
gptkbp:armament air-to-air missiles
gptkbp:avionics advanced radar systems
gptkbp:built 1960s
3
gptkbp:constructionMaterial titanium
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:decommissioned 1980
gptkbp:design gptkb:Kelly_Johnson
gptkbp:engineConfiguration turbojet
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_J58
gptkbp:firstFlight 1966
yes
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 15,000 liters
gptkbp:height 6.2 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lockheed YF-12
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Lockheed_A-12
gptkbp:inspiration modern stealth aircraft
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of SR-71_technology
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:legacy influenced future reconnaissance aircraft designs.
gptkbp:length 30.4 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:maximum_speed 3,661 km/h
gptkbp:maxRange 25,000 m
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:YF-12
gptkbp:notable_feature high speed and altitude capabilities
gptkbp:operational_status retired
limited to testing
gptkbp:operationalHistory limited
gptkbp:operationalRange 4,000 km
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:performances gptkb:Mach_3.2
gptkbp:retired 1979
gptkbp:role reconnaissance
interceptor
reconnaissance aircraft
gptkbp:safety_features yes
gptkbp:service_ceiling 25,000 m
gptkbp:serviceType 1966-1979
gptkbp:significance high-speed flight testing
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Lockheed_SR-71_Blackbird
gptkbp:training gptkb:YF-12A
A-12 program
gptkbp:wingspan 16.9 m