Lockheed U-2A

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Lockheed U-2A Engine: One Pratt & Whitney J57-P-37A of 11,000 lbs. thrust (J75-P-13 of 17,000 lbs. thrust for later models) Top Speed: 494 mph Range: 2,200 miles (over 3,000 miles Length: 49 ft. 7 in. for later models) Height: 13 ft. Ceiling: Above 55,000 ft. (above 70,000 ft. Span: 80 ft. for later models) Single-engine U-2 with sailplane-like wings was designed for surveil- lance missions in thin atmosphere above 55,000 feet altitude. Their use was secret until 1966 when Francis Gary Powers was shot down over Russia while on a non-USAF recon flight. U-2A displayed at USAF Museum, W-PAFB, Ohio was last - A model built. mu Pub. by Mastercraft Printers, Dayton, Ohio 45404 Separations by Printing Preparations Co., Inc., Dayton, Ohio 116