YouTuber flies secret U2 spy plane 70,000ft high to reach ‘coffin corner’ on edge of space
A YouTuber and former United States Air Force veteran flew a secret US spy plane to a staggering 70,000 feet and ended up on ...
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The SR-71 Blackbird Was Built to Outrun Soviet Air Defenses
The SR-71 Blackbirds were used in intelligence-gathering operations over the Soviet Union and Vietnam. As Washington and ...
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High-flying U-2 'Dragon Lady' spy planes and other recon aircraft are doing border security as Trump cracks down
The U-2 is a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft that can fly at over 70,000 feet and collect intelligence. Made by Lockheed Corporation, it was introduced in the mid-1950s and has been operated ...
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Carney orders review of F-35 fighter jet purchase from U.S.’s Lockheed Martin
The deal with Lockheed Martin and the U.S. government is for 88 planes at a cost of about US$85 million each. A spokesperson for Defence Minister Bill Blair says Carney has asked Blair to look into ...
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The Interesting Lockheed U-2 Landing Procedure
The Lockheed U-2, also known as the "Dragon Lady," is one of the most challenging aircraft to land due to its unique design and high-altitude capabilities. With its long, glider-like wings and ...
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Where did U2 get their name from?
A U2 spy plane, circa 1978. Picture: Hulton Archive/Getty Images The Lockheed U-2 was first launched in 1955 and was given the nickname “Dragon Lady”. It’s a special reconnaissance (i.e. spy ...
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Lockheed-Boeing launch venture is said to be ranked subpar by Air Force
The United Launch Alliance (ULA), a partnership between Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) and Boeing (NYSE:BA), faced challenges in meeting its commitments for launching critical U.S. national security ...