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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:military_aircraft
influenced future reconnaissance designs
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gptkbp:aircraft_role
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strategic reconnaissance
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gptkbp:aircraft_type
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manned aircraft
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gptkbp:avionics
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advanced electronic systems
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gptkbp:camera_systems
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high-resolution cameras
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gptkbp:crew
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one pilot
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gptkbp:current_condition
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United States and allies
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gptkbp:current_use
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intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance missions
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gptkbp:data_transmission
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secure communication links
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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U-2 R, U-2 S
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gptkbp:design
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high-altitude, long-endurance
easily upgradeable systems
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gptkbp:electronic_intelligence
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signals intelligence collection
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gptkbp:elevation
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70,000 feet
above commercial air traffic
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gptkbp:engine_type
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single turbojet engine
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1955
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gptkbp:fuselage_material
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single-engine, high-wing
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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pivotal in Cold War intelligence
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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U-2 reconnaissance
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gptkbp:intelligence
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integral part of U. S. intelligence operations
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gptkbp:is_monitored_by
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real-time data collection
cutting-edge imaging systems
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gptkbp:length
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63 feet 8 inches
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
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gptkbp:mission_duration
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Vietnam War reconnaissance
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gptkbp:modifications
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various upgrades over time
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Dragon_Lady
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gptkbp:notable_case
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gptkb:U-2_incident_of_1960
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gptkbp:notable_mission
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gptkb:Cuban_Missile_Crisis
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gptkbp:notable_pilots
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gptkb:Francis_Gary_Powers
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gptkbp:operational_cost
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high maintenance costs
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gptkbp:operational_history
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1956 to present
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gptkbp:operational_range
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over 1,000 miles
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gptkbp:operational_use
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gptkb:1956
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gptkbp:payload_capacity
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up to 2,000 pounds
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gptkbp:primary_function
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high-altitude reconnaissance
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gptkbp:project
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potential modernization programs
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gptkbp:reach
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capable of worldwide missions
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gptkbp:retirement
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ongoing discussions for replacement
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:intelligence_gathering
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gptkbp:significant_event
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Cold War surveillance missions
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gptkbp:speed
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about 400 knots
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gptkbp:stealth_features
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limited radar cross-section
limited use of radar-absorbing materials
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Global_Hawk
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gptkbp:training_ground
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gptkb:Beale_Air_Force_Base
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:user_countries
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used by several countries
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gptkbp:wing_configuration
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long wingspan for altitude
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gptkbp:wingspan
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103 feet
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Gary_Powers_incident
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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