U-2 family

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:U-2_S
gptkbp:allows weather dependency
high maintenance requirements
pilot training needs
gptkbp:avionics advanced sensors
gptkbp:crew gptkb:musical
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:none
gptkbp:design high-altitude reconnaissance
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:elevation 70,000 feet
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Lycoming_F1020-25
gptkbp:features high aspect ratio
long wingspan
high-altitude performance
glider-like characteristics
gptkbp:filmography global
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1955
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:War_on_Terror
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:historical_significance first high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label U-2 family
gptkbp:influenced_by U. S. Air Force requirements
CIA requirements
gptkbp:intelligence gptkb:SIGINT
IMINT
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:length 63 feet 8 inches
gptkbp:modifications sensor upgrades
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Dragon_Lady
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Gary_Powers_incident
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:NRO
gptkb:USAF
gptkb:US_Navy
gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:number_built over 100
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:1956
gptkbp:operational_history extensive
gptkbp:operational_range 2,000 nautical miles
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:USAF
gptkb:CEO
gptkbp:production_years gptkb:1955
present
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Global_Hawk
gptkbp:retired gptkb:USAF
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:role reconnaissance
surveillance
gptkbp:seating_capacity 2,000 pounds
gptkbp:service_ceiling 70,000 feet
gptkbp:significance Cold War reconnaissance
gptkbp:speed 410 knots
gptkbp:stealth_features low radar cross-section
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Global_Hawk_UAV
gptkbp:training U-2 pilot training program
gptkbp:variant gptkb:U-2_R
gptkb:U-2_S
TR-1
gptkbp:wingspan 103 feet