Project Snowbird

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:project
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Area_51
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:benefits positive feedback
enhanced aerial reconnaissance
successful prototype
gptkbp:challenges technical difficulties
gptkbp:collaborations government agencies
gptkbp:cultural_impact depicted in media
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1956
gptkbp:design gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkb:Skunk_Works
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:ends_at gptkb:1955
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1955
gptkbp:future_plans inspired future reconnaissance missions
gptkbp:has_documentation classified
restricted access
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Project Snowbird
gptkbp:influence subsequent military projects
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:innovation aerodynamic improvements
new materials used
gptkbp:launched gptkb:1954
gptkbp:legacy influenced future reconnaissance aircraft designs
influenced modern UA Vs
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:notable_person gptkb:Kelly_Johnson
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:CEO
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:operational_history limited operational use
gptkbp:project gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:award
1 year
development phase
performance assessments
technical reports
prototype development
1954-1955
surveillance capabilities
extensive flight tests
valuable data
achieved objectives
engineers and pilots
post-WWII aviation advancements
gptkbp:public_perception historically significant
gptkbp:purpose to develop a new type of aircraft
gptkbp:receives_funding_from gptkb:CEO
$1 million
government budget
gptkbp:related_event Cold War reconnaissance missions
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:U-2_program
gptkbp:significance strategic advantage
pioneered high-altitude flight technology
gptkbp:succeeded_by high
gptkbp:successor Project U-2
gptkbp:technology gptkb:aircraft
high-altitude reconnaissance
gptkbp:type gptkb:battle