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U-2 High-Altitude Reconnaissance Aircraft, United States of America



There are 32 U-2S aircraft in the US Air Force fleet.


  • The U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, also known as the 'Dragon Lady'.

  • The U-2 flies at 70,000ft (21,336m), gathering surveillance and signals...

  • The U-2 can carry a variety of payloads including electro-optic and radar...

  • The U-2ST trainer with dual cockpit.

  • The NASA ER-2 scientific research aircraft flying over the Golden Gate bridge.

  • The U-2 has an enormous wing area of 1000ft².

  • The U-2 taking off.

  • The U-2 fitted with the datalink for signals intelligence in a dorsal pod.

  • There are 32 U-2S aircraft in the US Air Force fleet.

  • NASA's ER-2 carries scientific payloads of up to 2,600lbs.

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