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Lockheed U-2 SPY PLANE ("Dragon Lady")! Take-offs, landings & EXTREME ULTRA-HIGH ALTITUDE cockpit footage! (70,000 feet!)
We believe that this video contains some of the very best, most varied and remarkable U-2 footage ever filmed -- including super rare cockpit vision from multiple angles.
The U2 is such a unique and highly specified aircraft; with its giant over-sized wings highly susceptible to influence from crosswinds; and at lower altitudes it can be especially challenging to fly due to much higher air density and no power assisted steering. The pilot's field of vision is also severely restricted by their helmet, "spacesuit" and cockpit design.
Support vehicles or "chase cars" are therefore needed as a back-up to provide an additional set of eyes and in turn relay distances and offer advice.
The final 10 feet is the most critical of all. U-2 pilots will attempt to hover the plane at 2 feet above the runway, before stalling the plane and dropping it as gently as possible onto the runway (stalling at 6 feet, for instance, could result in significant damage to the plane and or its extremely expensive sensor equipment). And the landing gear itself is idiosyncratic and prone to problems -- the chase car can come in handy there too.
U-2 "Dragon Lady" specifications:
Height 16.7 ft
Wingspan 103 ft
Maximum weight 40,000 lb
Cruise speed 475 mph
Payload 5000 lb
Cruising altitude 70,000 ft
Range 7000 mi
....And thank you for visiting the Ultimate Military Channel. As always, we aim to visually educate and entertain by providing our viewers with timely, highest quality, globally sourced military media.
We'll cover the gamut of contemporary military incidents, developments, hardware and trends.
And we'd of course love to have you as a subscriber.
Thanks again,
UMC
- published: 18 Jan 2016
- views: 8374
Where are all the views coming from ?! :O
An United States Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady spyplane seen taking off from RAF Fairford @ 5 June 2014 during exercise Sabre Strike.
U2 is a High-altitude reconnaissance spy-plane built by Lockheed and Skunk Works.
It's first flight was back in 1955 and was introduced in 1957.
Length - 19.2m
Wingspan - 31.4m
Height - 4.88m
Cruising speed - 373kts / 690kmh
Service ceiling - 70000+ feet or 21km
Thought my microphone would explode.. honestly. ;)
4:55 for takeoff
Check out my Flickr!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/98391650@N02/
- published: 06 Jun 2014
- views: 98465
This video show why US Lockheed U-2 Spy plane need a powerful car traveling at 140-Mph (225 km/h) to help the U2 spy plane landing on the runway and why it can crash without this precious help.
Because of the tender specifications which required a very light plane, the engineer have designed only 2 very primitive landing gear which makes the U2 really unstable during the take off and the landing.
The Lockheed U-2, nicknamed "Dragon Lady", is a high altitude surveillance aircraft , it have only one powerful jet engine. This spy plane is used by the United States Air Force (USAF) and previously by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). It make monitoring missions during day or night and can reach an altitudes above 70,000 feet (21,000 m) . This plane also does research work and development of electronic sensors, calibration of satellites and satellite data validation.
In the early 1950s, with the tensions of the Cold War rise, the US military needed to improve the strategic reconnaissance to determine the capabilities and intentions of the Soviet Union . Surveillance aircraft of that time were mainly bombers converted, but were vulnerable to flak and fighters. It was thought that a plane flew over 21,000 m (70,000 feet) not only be out of reach of missiles and Soviet fighters, but also away from the radar . This capability would allow overflight missions, intentionally violating the airspace of a country for photography a specific area.
Thx to Sgt. Jeffrey Curtin for the 1:00 to 2:30 part.
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- published: 13 Jun 2015
- views: 630245
AVweb's Glenn Pew takes you inside the cockpit on a guided tour with an active U-2 pilot. The Lockheed U-2 has been in service for over 50 years. It has been at the center of some of the most tense moments in America's history.
The Air Force lists specifications for the aircraft as follows:
General Characteristics
Primary Function: High-altitude reconnaissance
Contractor: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Power Plant: One General Electric F118-101 engine
Thrust: 17,000 pounds
Wingspan: 105 feet (32 meters)
Length: 63 feet (19.2 meters)
Height: 16 feet (4.8 meters)
Weight: 16,000 pounds
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 40,000 pounds (18,000 kilograms)
Fuel Capacity: 2,950 gallons
Payload: 5,000 pounds
Speed: 410+ miles per hour
Range: 7,000+ miles (6,090+ nautical miles)
Ceiling: Above 70,000 feet (21,212+ meters)
Crew: One (two in trainer models)
Unit Cost: Classified
Initial operating capability: 1956
Inventory: Active force, 33 (5 two-seat trainers and two ER-2s operated by NASA); Reserve, 0; ANG, 0
- published: 19 Mar 2008
- views: 247288
Top Documentary Films: The History of Spy Planes
The original U-2 first appeared in the 1960's when Francis Gary Powers was shot down in May 1960 over Russia. Further appearances where made throughout the Vietnam War and the TR-1 version known as the "Dragon Lady" was used for battlefield surveillance during the 1980's. The TR-1 was designed to monitor international arms agreements and potential enemy forces around the world for the United States government. The wing pods, detachable nose cone, and fuselage carry the radar, photographic, and electronic sensors used by the U-2R. The original U2 aircraft was designed by the famous skunk work designer Clarence L. Johnson and first flew in 1955. The first U-2R which was an enlarged version of the original U-2 first flew in 1967 and although the aircraft design is over 50 years old, only a few other aircraft have flown higher.
The distinctive black paint and gentle manoeuvres of the U-2 gave it the famous nickname "Dragon Lady". The huge wings allow the U-2 to fly to extreme altitudes and extensive distances, but this also makes its wings very fragile and the pilot has to be very careful not to overstress them. The aircraft paint contains iron which significantly reduces the spy planes radar signature. The U-2 has been described as a giant jet powered glider and like a glider it is very efficient in the sky, but it is also a very difficult aircraft to land. The landing procedure involves a second aircraft flying behind the U-2 and providing constant updates on the approach to assist the pilot. The cramp cockpit and bicycle type landing gear add to the challenge of landing the aircraft safely. Once landed the wing tips topple over and slide on specially designed skids. When the aircraft comes to a stop ground crews attach the pogo wheels to allow the U-2 to taxi.
The modern day U-2R has been updated with state of the art reconnaissance equipment and microchip flight technology. The pilot wears an astronaut style pressure suit and the aircraft can loiter for hours at altitudes higher than most aircraft can fly. To remain as unseen as possible the pilot has a mirror in the cockpit that allows them to see if the aircraft is creating contrails and adjust the speed or altitude to eliminate it. Originally powered by two Pratt and Whitney J75 engines the U-2R was given new General Electric F101 engines similar to the B-2 Stealth's engines and renamed the U-2S. The Q-Bay which houses all the high powered cameras is located directly behind the cockpit and the bottom bay door contains glass windows to facilitate the camera lenses. The Cockpit is fully pressurized, but at the altitudes that the U-2 pilots fly a depressurisation would kill the pilot almost immediately so a suit similar to a NASA astronaut is wore for emergencies. NASA operates two ER-2 airframes for high altitude research into the ozone layer and for studying the earth's crust. The U-2 is truly a remarkable aircraft and continues to play a key role in environmental research and for reconnaissance missions for the US Armed Forces.
- published: 14 Aug 2014
- views: 25392
Circa 1960. This video was made for family members of the people working on the Angel reconnaissance plane to explain the workers' long absences from home. It was written and photographed by Don Downie and Jim Jarbee and produced by Hycon Mfg. Company. This video is from the booklet "CIA Analysis of the Warsaw Pact Forces: The Importance of Clandestine Reporting." For more information, visit the CIA's Publications page at https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/.
- published: 13 Dec 2012
- views: 62115
The Lockheed U-2, nicknamed "Dragon Lady", is a single-jet engine, ultra-high altitude reconnaissance aircraft operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) and previously flown by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). It provides day and night, very high-altitude (70,000 feet; 21,000 m), all-weather intelligence gathering.The U-2 has also been used for electronic sensor research, satellite calibration, and communications purposes.
Early versions of the U-2 were involved in several events through the Cold War, being flown over the Soviet Union, China, Vietnam, and Cuba. In 1960, Gary Powers was shot down in a CIA U-2A over the Soviet Union by a surface-to-air missile. Another U-2, piloted by Major Rudolf Anderson, Jr., was lost in a similar fashion in the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.
- published: 22 Apr 2016
- views: 66
(Sorry "Mobil" should be Mobile ) The first three landings are my first during my initial interview check ride. The following landings are from a tape they give you after you take your interview check ride to enter the program. First is a T-38 at Beale flown by two U-2 pilots, gear up and the rest are various U-2 landings from past years.
- published: 13 May 2011
- views: 356802
This technology video documentary depicts the United States Jet known as the "Dragon Lady" or the Lockheed U-2, a single-jet engine propulsion, very-high altitude reconnaissance aircraft and a technology secret until recently. The aircraft in this film is designed for long endurance, high altitudes of more than 70,000 feet; 21,000 m, where the curvature of the earth is said to be beautiful. A computer-controlled flight manager assist during long endurance flights which typically last 8 - 12 hours in the air. With a range of 6000 miles, it easily penetrated opposition air space, until recent advances in technology made the aircraft obsolete.
The SR-71 Blackbird was also used for a similar purpose.
The U-2 is one of a handful of aircraft's to have served for over 50 years. The newest models (TR-1, U-2R, U-2S prototype ) entered service in the 1980s. The current model, the U-2S, received its most recent technical upgrade in 2012.
This aircraft is still in service.
Specifications:
Maximum speed: 434 knots (Mach 0.67, 500 mph, 805 km/h)
Cruise speed: 373 knots (Mach 0.56, 429 mph, 690 km/h)
Stall speed: 80–90 mph (130–140 km/h) near ground
Range: 5,566 nmi (6,405 mi, 10,308 km)
Service ceiling: 70,000+ ft (21,300+ m)
lift-to-drag: 23:1 (maximum)
Flight endurance: 12 hours
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- published: 07 Oct 2015
- views: 12671
Lockheed U-2
The Lockheed U-2, nicknamed "Dragon Lady", is a single-jet engine, ultra-high altitude reconnaissance aircraft operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) and previously flown by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). It provides day and night, very high-altitude (70,000 feet; 21,000 m), all-weather intelligence gathering. The U-2 has also been used for electronic sensor research, satellite calibration, and communications purposes.
Early versions of the U-2 were involved in several events through the Cold War, being flown over the Soviet Union, China, Vietnam, and Cuba. In 1960, Gary Powers was shot down in a CIA U-2A over the Soviet Union by a surface-to-air missile. Another U-2, piloted by Major Rudolf Anderson, Jr., was lost in a similar fashion in the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.
The U-2 is one of a handful of aircraft types to have served the USAF for over 50 years. The newest models (TR-1, U-2R, U-2S) entered service in the 1980s. The current model, the U-2S, received its most recent technical upgrade in 2012. They have taken part in post-Cold War conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, and supported several multinational NATO operations.
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U2 (disambiguation)
U2 is an Irish rock band.
U2 or U-2 may also refer to:
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11:08Lockheed U-2 SPY PLANE ("Dragon Lady")! Take-offs, landings & EXTREME ULTRA-HIGH ALTITUDE footage!
Lockheed U-2 SPY PLANE ("Dragon Lady")! Take-offs, landings & EXTREME ULTRA-HIGH ALTITUDE footage!Lockheed U-2 SPY PLANE ("Dragon Lady")! Take-offs, landings & EXTREME ULTRA-HIGH ALTITUDE footage!
Lockheed U-2 SPY PLANE ("Dragon Lady")! Take-offs, landings & EXTREME ULTRA-HIGH ALTITUDE cockpit footage! (70,000 feet!) We believe that this video contains some of the very best, most varied and remarkable U-2 footage ever filmed -- including super rare cockpit vision from multiple angles. The U2 is such a unique and highly specified aircraft; with its giant over-sized wings highly susceptible to influence from crosswinds; and at lower altitudes it can be especially challenging to fly due to much higher air density and no power assisted steering. The pilot's field of vision is also severely restricted by their helmet, "spacesuit" and cockpit design. Support vehicles or "chase cars" are therefore needed as a back-up to provide an additional set of eyes and in turn relay distances and offer advice. The final 10 feet is the most critical of all. U-2 pilots will attempt to hover the plane at 2 feet above the runway, before stalling the plane and dropping it as gently as possible onto the runway (stalling at 6 feet, for instance, could result in significant damage to the plane and or its extremely expensive sensor equipment). And the landing gear itself is idiosyncratic and prone to problems -- the chase car can come in handy there too. U-2 "Dragon Lady" specifications: Height 16.7 ft Wingspan 103 ft Maximum weight 40,000 lb Cruise speed 475 mph Payload 5000 lb Cruising altitude 70,000 ft Range 7000 mi ....And thank you for visiting the Ultimate Military Channel. As always, we aim to visually educate and entertain by providing our viewers with timely, highest quality, globally sourced military media. We'll cover the gamut of contemporary military incidents, developments, hardware and trends. And we'd of course love to have you as a subscriber. Thanks again, UMC -
6:03Loud! USAF Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford
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Where are all the views coming from ?! :O An United States Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady spyplane seen taking off from RAF Fairford @ 5 June 2014 during exercise Sabre Strike. U2 is a High-altitude reconnaissance spy-plane built by Lockheed and Skunk Works. It's first flight was back in 1955 and was introduced in 1957. Length - 19.2m Wingspan - 31.4m Height - 4.88m Cruising speed - 373kts / 690kmh Service ceiling - 70000+ feet or 21km Thought my microphone would explode.. honestly. ;) 4:55 for takeoff Check out my Flickr! https://www.flickr.com/photos/98391650@N02/ -
5:21Incredible:US Spy Plane Need to be Pursued by Car During Landing Otherwise it Crash - Lockheed U-2
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This video show why US Lockheed U-2 Spy plane need a powerful car traveling at 140-Mph (225 km/h) to help the U2 spy plane landing on the runway and why it can crash without this precious help. Because of the tender specifications which required a very light plane, the engineer have designed only 2 very primitive landing gear which makes the U2 really unstable during the take off and the landing. The Lockheed U-2, nicknamed "Dragon Lady", is a high altitude surveillance aircraft , it have only one powerful jet engine. This spy plane is used by the United States Air Force (USAF) and previously by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). It make monitoring missions during day or night and can reach an altitudes above 70,000 feet (21,000 m) . This plane also does research work and development of electronic sensors, calibration of satellites and satellite data validation. In the early 1950s, with the tensions of the Cold War rise, the US military needed to improve the strategic reconnaissance to determine the capabilities and intentions of the Soviet Union . Surveillance aircraft of that time were mainly bombers converted, but were vulnerable to flak and fighters. It was thought that a plane flew over 21,000 m (70,000 feet) not only be out of reach of missiles and Soviet fighters, but also away from the radar . This capability would allow overflight missions, intentionally violating the airspace of a country for photography a specific area. Thx to Sgt. Jeffrey Curtin for the 1:00 to 2:30 part. Don't forget to subscribe us on Facebook or Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/DailyExplosiveVideos https://twitter.com/ExplosiveVideos You have a question or you would like to send us footage. Send us a message. -
4:46Lockheed U-2S "Dragon Lady" Cockpit Tour
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AVweb's Glenn Pew takes you inside the cockpit on a guided tour with an active U-2 pilot. The Lockheed U-2 has been in service for over 50 years. It has been at the center of some of the most tense moments in America's history. The Air Force lists specifications for the aircraft as follows: General Characteristics Primary Function: High-altitude reconnaissance Contractor: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Power Plant: One General Electric F118-101 engine Thrust: 17,000 pounds Wingspan: 105 feet (32 meters) Length: 63 feet (19.2 meters) Height: 16 feet (4.8 meters) Weight: 16,000 pounds Maximum Takeoff Weight: 40,000 pounds (18,000 kilograms) Fuel Capacity: 2,950 gallons Payload: 5,000 pounds Speed: 410+ miles per hour Range: 7,000+ miles (6,090+ nautical miles) Ceiling: Above 70,000 feet (21,212+ meters) Crew: One (two in trainer models) Unit Cost: Classified Initial operating capability: 1956 Inventory: Active force, 33 (5 two-seat trainers and two ER-2s operated by NASA); Reserve, 0; ANG, 0 -
45:03Top Documentary Films: The History of Spy Planes
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Top Documentary Films: The History of Spy Planes The original U-2 first appeared in the 1960's when Francis Gary Powers was shot down in May 1960 over Russia. Further appearances where made throughout the Vietnam War and the TR-1 version known as the "Dragon Lady" was used for battlefield surveillance during the 1980's. The TR-1 was designed to monitor international arms agreements and potential enemy forces around the world for the United States government. The wing pods, detachable nose cone, and fuselage carry the radar, photographic, and electronic sensors used by the U-2R. The original U2 aircraft was designed by the famous skunk work designer Clarence L. Johnson and first flew in 1955. The first U-2R which was an enlarged version of the original U-2 first flew in 1967 and although the aircraft design is over 50 years old, only a few other aircraft have flown higher. The distinctive black paint and gentle manoeuvres of the U-2 gave it the famous nickname "Dragon Lady". The huge wings allow the U-2 to fly to extreme altitudes and extensive distances, but this also makes its wings very fragile and the pilot has to be very careful not to overstress them. The aircraft paint contains iron which significantly reduces the spy planes radar signature. The U-2 has been described as a giant jet powered glider and like a glider it is very efficient in the sky, but it is also a very difficult aircraft to land. The landing procedure involves a second aircraft flying behind the U-2 and providing constant updates on the approach to assist the pilot. The cramp cockpit and bicycle type landing gear add to the challenge of landing the aircraft safely. Once landed the wing tips topple over and slide on specially designed skids. When the aircraft comes to a stop ground crews attach the pogo wheels to allow the U-2 to taxi. The modern day U-2R has been updated with state of the art reconnaissance equipment and microchip flight technology. The pilot wears an astronaut style pressure suit and the aircraft can loiter for hours at altitudes higher than most aircraft can fly. To remain as unseen as possible the pilot has a mirror in the cockpit that allows them to see if the aircraft is creating contrails and adjust the speed or altitude to eliminate it. Originally powered by two Pratt and Whitney J75 engines the U-2R was given new General Electric F101 engines similar to the B-2 Stealth's engines and renamed the U-2S. The Q-Bay which houses all the high powered cameras is located directly behind the cockpit and the bottom bay door contains glass windows to facilitate the camera lenses. The Cockpit is fully pressurized, but at the altitudes that the U-2 pilots fly a depressurisation would kill the pilot almost immediately so a suit similar to a NASA astronaut is wore for emergencies. NASA operates two ER-2 airframes for high altitude research into the ozone layer and for studying the earth's crust. The U-2 is truly a remarkable aircraft and continues to play a key role in environmental research and for reconnaissance missions for the US Armed Forces. -
20:43Angels in Paradise: The Development of the U-2 at Area 51
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Circa 1960. This video was made for family members of the people working on the Angel reconnaissance plane to explain the workers' long absences from home. It was written and photographed by Don Downie and Jim Jarbee and produced by Hycon Mfg. Company. This video is from the booklet "CIA Analysis of the Warsaw Pact Forces: The Importance of Clandestine Reporting." For more information, visit the CIA's Publications page at https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/. -
48:39Spies planes - Lockheed U-2
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The Lockheed U-2, nicknamed "Dragon Lady", is a single-jet engine, ultra-high altitude reconnaissance aircraft operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) and previously flown by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). It provides day and night, very high-altitude (70,000 feet; 21,000 m), all-weather intelligence gathering.The U-2 has also been used for electronic sensor research, satellite calibration, and communications purposes. Early versions of the U-2 were involved in several events through the Cold War, being flown over the Soviet Union, China, Vietnam, and Cuba. In 1960, Gary Powers was shot down in a CIA U-2A over the Soviet Union by a surface-to-air missile. Another U-2, piloted by Major Rudolf Anderson, Jr., was lost in a similar fashion in the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. -
6:29U-2 Landings, First Landing in U-2 and crash landings
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(Sorry "Mobil" should be Mobile ) The first three landings are my first during my initial interview check ride. The following landings are from a tape they give you after you take your interview check ride to enter the program. First is a T-38 at Beale flown by two U-2 pilots, gear up and the rest are various U-2 landings from past years. -
14:58The Most Elusive Plane in the World - The Lockheed U-2 Spy Plane (720p)
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This technology video documentary depicts the United States Jet known as the "Dragon Lady" or the Lockheed U-2, a single-jet engine propulsion, very-high altitude reconnaissance aircraft and a technology secret until recently. The aircraft in this film is designed for long endurance, high altitudes of more than 70,000 feet; 21,000 m, where the curvature of the earth is said to be beautiful. A computer-controlled flight manager assist during long endurance flights which typically last 8 - 12 hours in the air. With a range of 6000 miles, it easily penetrated opposition air space, until recent advances in technology made the aircraft obsolete. The SR-71 Blackbird was also used for a similar purpose. The U-2 is one of a handful of aircraft's to have served for over 50 years. The newest models (TR-1, U-2R, U-2S prototype ) entered service in the 1980s. The current model, the U-2S, received its most recent technical upgrade in 2012. This aircraft is still in service. Specifications: Maximum speed: 434 knots (Mach 0.67, 500 mph, 805 km/h) Cruise speed: 373 knots (Mach 0.56, 429 mph, 690 km/h) Stall speed: 80–90 mph (130–140 km/h) near ground Range: 5,566 nmi (6,405 mi, 10,308 km) Service ceiling: 70,000+ ft (21,300+ m) lift-to-drag: 23:1 (maximum) Flight endurance: 12 hours Read more at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_U-2 FOLLOW on: https://www.facebook.com/documentarytube.net https://twitter.com/DocArchive
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Lockheed U-2 SPY PLANE ("Dragon Lady")! Take-offs, landings & EXTREME ULTRA-HIGH ALTITUDE footage!
Lockheed U-2 SPY PLANE ("Dragon Lady")! Take-offs, landings & EXTREME ULTRA-HIGH ALTITUDE cockpit footage! (70,000 feet!) We believe that this video contains some of the very best, most varied and remarkable U-2 footage ever filmed -- including super rare cockpit vision from multiple angles. The U2 is such a unique and highly specified aircraft; with its giant over-sized wings highly susceptible to influence from crosswinds; and at lower altitudes it can be especially challenging to fly due to much higher air density and no power assisted steering. The pilot's field of vision is also severely restricted by their helmet, "spacesuit" and cockpit design. Support vehicles or "chase cars" are therefore needed as a back-up to provide an additional set of eyes and in turn relay distances and o...
published: 18 Jan 2016 -
Loud! USAF Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford
Where are all the views coming from ?! :O An United States Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady spyplane seen taking off from RAF Fairford @ 5 June 2014 during exercise Sabre Strike. U2 is a High-altitude reconnaissance spy-plane built by Lockheed and Skunk Works. It's first flight was back in 1955 and was introduced in 1957. Length - 19.2m Wingspan - 31.4m Height - 4.88m Cruising speed - 373kts / 690kmh Service ceiling - 70000+ feet or 21km Thought my microphone would explode.. honestly. ;) 4:55 for takeoff Check out my Flickr! https://www.flickr.com/photos/98391650@N02/
published: 06 Jun 2014 -
Incredible:US Spy Plane Need to be Pursued by Car During Landing Otherwise it Crash - Lockheed U-2
This video show why US Lockheed U-2 Spy plane need a powerful car traveling at 140-Mph (225 km/h) to help the U2 spy plane landing on the runway and why it can crash without this precious help. Because of the tender specifications which required a very light plane, the engineer have designed only 2 very primitive landing gear which makes the U2 really unstable during the take off and the landing. The Lockheed U-2, nicknamed "Dragon Lady", is a high altitude surveillance aircraft , it have only one powerful jet engine. This spy plane is used by the United States Air Force (USAF) and previously by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). It make monitoring missions during day or night and can reach an altitudes above 70,000 feet (21,000 m) . This plane also does research work and developme...
published: 13 Jun 2015 -
Lockheed U-2S "Dragon Lady" Cockpit Tour
AVweb's Glenn Pew takes you inside the cockpit on a guided tour with an active U-2 pilot. The Lockheed U-2 has been in service for over 50 years. It has been at the center of some of the most tense moments in America's history. The Air Force lists specifications for the aircraft as follows: General Characteristics Primary Function: High-altitude reconnaissance Contractor: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Power Plant: One General Electric F118-101 engine Thrust: 17,000 pounds Wingspan: 105 feet (32 meters) Length: 63 feet (19.2 meters) Height: 16 feet (4.8 meters) Weight: 16,000 pounds Maximum Takeoff Weight: 40,000 pounds (18,000 kilograms) Fuel Capacity: 2,950 gallons Payload: 5,000 pounds Speed: 410+ miles per hour Range: 7,000+ miles (6,090+ nautical miles) C...
published: 19 Mar 2008 -
Top Documentary Films: The History of Spy Planes
Top Documentary Films: The History of Spy Planes The original U-2 first appeared in the 1960's when Francis Gary Powers was shot down in May 1960 over Russia. Further appearances where made throughout the Vietnam War and the TR-1 version known as the "Dragon Lady" was used for battlefield surveillance during the 1980's. The TR-1 was designed to monitor international arms agreements and potential enemy forces around the world for the United States government. The wing pods, detachable nose cone, and fuselage carry the radar, photographic, and electronic sensors used by the U-2R. The original U2 aircraft was designed by the famous skunk work designer Clarence L. Johnson and first flew in 1955. The first U-2R which was an enlarged version of the original U-2 first flew in 1967 and although t...
published: 14 Aug 2014 -
Angels in Paradise: The Development of the U-2 at Area 51
Circa 1960. This video was made for family members of the people working on the Angel reconnaissance plane to explain the workers' long absences from home. It was written and photographed by Don Downie and Jim Jarbee and produced by Hycon Mfg. Company. This video is from the booklet "CIA Analysis of the Warsaw Pact Forces: The Importance of Clandestine Reporting." For more information, visit the CIA's Publications page at https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/.
published: 13 Dec 2012 -
Spies planes - Lockheed U-2
The Lockheed U-2, nicknamed "Dragon Lady", is a single-jet engine, ultra-high altitude reconnaissance aircraft operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) and previously flown by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). It provides day and night, very high-altitude (70,000 feet; 21,000 m), all-weather intelligence gathering.The U-2 has also been used for electronic sensor research, satellite calibration, and communications purposes. Early versions of the U-2 were involved in several events through the Cold War, being flown over the Soviet Union, China, Vietnam, and Cuba. In 1960, Gary Powers was shot down in a CIA U-2A over the Soviet Union by a surface-to-air missile. Another U-2, piloted by Major Rudolf Anderson, Jr., was lost in a similar fashion in the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.
published: 22 Apr 2016 -
U-2 Landings, First Landing in U-2 and crash landings
(Sorry "Mobil" should be Mobile ) The first three landings are my first during my initial interview check ride. The following landings are from a tape they give you after you take your interview check ride to enter the program. First is a T-38 at Beale flown by two U-2 pilots, gear up and the rest are various U-2 landings from past years.
published: 13 May 2011 -
The Most Elusive Plane in the World - The Lockheed U-2 Spy Plane (720p)
This technology video documentary depicts the United States Jet known as the "Dragon Lady" or the Lockheed U-2, a single-jet engine propulsion, very-high altitude reconnaissance aircraft and a technology secret until recently. The aircraft in this film is designed for long endurance, high altitudes of more than 70,000 feet; 21,000 m, where the curvature of the earth is said to be beautiful. A computer-controlled flight manager assist during long endurance flights which typically last 8 - 12 hours in the air. With a range of 6000 miles, it easily penetrated opposition air space, until recent advances in technology made the aircraft obsolete. The SR-71 Blackbird was also used for a similar purpose. The U-2 is one of a handful of aircraft's to have served for over 50 years. The newest mode...
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Lockheed U2 Spy plane. 70 000 ft. climb
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Lockheed U-2 SPY PLANE ("Dragon Lady")! Take-offs, landings & EXTREME ULTRA-HIGH ALTITUDE footage!
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Lockheed U-2 SPY PLANE ("Dragon Lady")! Take-offs, landings & EXTREME ULTRA-HIGH ALTITUDE cockpit footage! (70,000 feet!)
We believe that this video contains s...
Lockheed U-2 SPY PLANE ("Dragon Lady")! Take-offs, landings & EXTREME ULTRA-HIGH ALTITUDE cockpit footage! (70,000 feet!)
We believe that this video contains some of the very best, most varied and remarkable U-2 footage ever filmed -- including super rare cockpit vision from multiple angles.
The U2 is such a unique and highly specified aircraft; with its giant over-sized wings highly susceptible to influence from crosswinds; and at lower altitudes it can be especially challenging to fly due to much higher air density and no power assisted steering. The pilot's field of vision is also severely restricted by their helmet, "spacesuit" and cockpit design.
Support vehicles or "chase cars" are therefore needed as a back-up to provide an additional set of eyes and in turn relay distances and offer advice.
The final 10 feet is the most critical of all. U-2 pilots will attempt to hover the plane at 2 feet above the runway, before stalling the plane and dropping it as gently as possible onto the runway (stalling at 6 feet, for instance, could result in significant damage to the plane and or its extremely expensive sensor equipment). And the landing gear itself is idiosyncratic and prone to problems -- the chase car can come in handy there too.
U-2 "Dragon Lady" specifications:
Height 16.7 ft
Wingspan 103 ft
Maximum weight 40,000 lb
Cruise speed 475 mph
Payload 5000 lb
Cruising altitude 70,000 ft
Range 7000 mi
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Lockheed U-2 SPY PLANE ("Dragon Lady")! Take-offs, landings & EXTREME ULTRA-HIGH ALTITUDE cockpit footage! (70,000 feet!)
We believe that this video contains some of the very best, most varied and remarkable U-2 footage ever filmed -- including super rare cockpit vision from multiple angles.
The U2 is such a unique and highly specified aircraft; with its giant over-sized wings highly susceptible to influence from crosswinds; and at lower altitudes it can be especially challenging to fly due to much higher air density and no power assisted steering. The pilot's field of vision is also severely restricted by their helmet, "spacesuit" and cockpit design.
Support vehicles or "chase cars" are therefore needed as a back-up to provide an additional set of eyes and in turn relay distances and offer advice.
The final 10 feet is the most critical of all. U-2 pilots will attempt to hover the plane at 2 feet above the runway, before stalling the plane and dropping it as gently as possible onto the runway (stalling at 6 feet, for instance, could result in significant damage to the plane and or its extremely expensive sensor equipment). And the landing gear itself is idiosyncratic and prone to problems -- the chase car can come in handy there too.
U-2 "Dragon Lady" specifications:
Height 16.7 ft
Wingspan 103 ft
Maximum weight 40,000 lb
Cruise speed 475 mph
Payload 5000 lb
Cruising altitude 70,000 ft
Range 7000 mi
....And thank you for visiting the Ultimate Military Channel. As always, we aim to visually educate and entertain by providing our viewers with timely, highest quality, globally sourced military media.
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- published: 18 Jan 2016
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Loud! USAF Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford
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- Duration: 6:03
- Updated: 06 Jun 2014
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An United States Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady spyplane seen taking off from RAF Fairford @ 5 June 2014 during exercise S...
Where are all the views coming from ?! :O
An United States Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady spyplane seen taking off from RAF Fairford @ 5 June 2014 during exercise Sabre Strike.
U2 is a High-altitude reconnaissance spy-plane built by Lockheed and Skunk Works.
It's first flight was back in 1955 and was introduced in 1957.
Length - 19.2m
Wingspan - 31.4m
Height - 4.88m
Cruising speed - 373kts / 690kmh
Service ceiling - 70000+ feet or 21km
Thought my microphone would explode.. honestly. ;)
4:55 for takeoff
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Where are all the views coming from ?! :O
An United States Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady spyplane seen taking off from RAF Fairford @ 5 June 2014 during exercise Sabre Strike.
U2 is a High-altitude reconnaissance spy-plane built by Lockheed and Skunk Works.
It's first flight was back in 1955 and was introduced in 1957.
Length - 19.2m
Wingspan - 31.4m
Height - 4.88m
Cruising speed - 373kts / 690kmh
Service ceiling - 70000+ feet or 21km
Thought my microphone would explode.. honestly. ;)
4:55 for takeoff
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- published: 06 Jun 2014
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Incredible:US Spy Plane Need to be Pursued by Car During Landing Otherwise it Crash - Lockheed U-2
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- Updated: 13 Jun 2015
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This video show why US Lockheed U-2 Spy plane need a powerful car traveling at 140-Mph (225 km/h) to help the U2 spy plane landing on the runway and why it can ...
This video show why US Lockheed U-2 Spy plane need a powerful car traveling at 140-Mph (225 km/h) to help the U2 spy plane landing on the runway and why it can crash without this precious help.
Because of the tender specifications which required a very light plane, the engineer have designed only 2 very primitive landing gear which makes the U2 really unstable during the take off and the landing.
The Lockheed U-2, nicknamed "Dragon Lady", is a high altitude surveillance aircraft , it have only one powerful jet engine. This spy plane is used by the United States Air Force (USAF) and previously by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). It make monitoring missions during day or night and can reach an altitudes above 70,000 feet (21,000 m) . This plane also does research work and development of electronic sensors, calibration of satellites and satellite data validation.
In the early 1950s, with the tensions of the Cold War rise, the US military needed to improve the strategic reconnaissance to determine the capabilities and intentions of the Soviet Union . Surveillance aircraft of that time were mainly bombers converted, but were vulnerable to flak and fighters. It was thought that a plane flew over 21,000 m (70,000 feet) not only be out of reach of missiles and Soviet fighters, but also away from the radar . This capability would allow overflight missions, intentionally violating the airspace of a country for photography a specific area.
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This video show why US Lockheed U-2 Spy plane need a powerful car traveling at 140-Mph (225 km/h) to help the U2 spy plane landing on the runway and why it can crash without this precious help.
Because of the tender specifications which required a very light plane, the engineer have designed only 2 very primitive landing gear which makes the U2 really unstable during the take off and the landing.
The Lockheed U-2, nicknamed "Dragon Lady", is a high altitude surveillance aircraft , it have only one powerful jet engine. This spy plane is used by the United States Air Force (USAF) and previously by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). It make monitoring missions during day or night and can reach an altitudes above 70,000 feet (21,000 m) . This plane also does research work and development of electronic sensors, calibration of satellites and satellite data validation.
In the early 1950s, with the tensions of the Cold War rise, the US military needed to improve the strategic reconnaissance to determine the capabilities and intentions of the Soviet Union . Surveillance aircraft of that time were mainly bombers converted, but were vulnerable to flak and fighters. It was thought that a plane flew over 21,000 m (70,000 feet) not only be out of reach of missiles and Soviet fighters, but also away from the radar . This capability would allow overflight missions, intentionally violating the airspace of a country for photography a specific area.
Thx to Sgt. Jeffrey Curtin for the 1:00 to 2:30 part.
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- published: 13 Jun 2015
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Lockheed U-2S "Dragon Lady" Cockpit Tour
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AVweb's Glenn Pew takes you inside the cockpit on a guided tour with an active U-2 pilot. The Lockheed U-2 has been in service for over 50 years. It has been at...
AVweb's Glenn Pew takes you inside the cockpit on a guided tour with an active U-2 pilot. The Lockheed U-2 has been in service for over 50 years. It has been at the center of some of the most tense moments in America's history.
The Air Force lists specifications for the aircraft as follows:
General Characteristics
Primary Function: High-altitude reconnaissance
Contractor: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Power Plant: One General Electric F118-101 engine
Thrust: 17,000 pounds
Wingspan: 105 feet (32 meters)
Length: 63 feet (19.2 meters)
Height: 16 feet (4.8 meters)
Weight: 16,000 pounds
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 40,000 pounds (18,000 kilograms)
Fuel Capacity: 2,950 gallons
Payload: 5,000 pounds
Speed: 410+ miles per hour
Range: 7,000+ miles (6,090+ nautical miles)
Ceiling: Above 70,000 feet (21,212+ meters)
Crew: One (two in trainer models)
Unit Cost: Classified
Initial operating capability: 1956
Inventory: Active force, 33 (5 two-seat trainers and two ER-2s operated by NASA); Reserve, 0; ANG, 0
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AVweb's Glenn Pew takes you inside the cockpit on a guided tour with an active U-2 pilot. The Lockheed U-2 has been in service for over 50 years. It has been at the center of some of the most tense moments in America's history.
The Air Force lists specifications for the aircraft as follows:
General Characteristics
Primary Function: High-altitude reconnaissance
Contractor: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Power Plant: One General Electric F118-101 engine
Thrust: 17,000 pounds
Wingspan: 105 feet (32 meters)
Length: 63 feet (19.2 meters)
Height: 16 feet (4.8 meters)
Weight: 16,000 pounds
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 40,000 pounds (18,000 kilograms)
Fuel Capacity: 2,950 gallons
Payload: 5,000 pounds
Speed: 410+ miles per hour
Range: 7,000+ miles (6,090+ nautical miles)
Ceiling: Above 70,000 feet (21,212+ meters)
Crew: One (two in trainer models)
Unit Cost: Classified
Initial operating capability: 1956
Inventory: Active force, 33 (5 two-seat trainers and two ER-2s operated by NASA); Reserve, 0; ANG, 0
- published: 19 Mar 2008
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Top Documentary Films: The History of Spy Planes
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- Duration: 45:03
- Updated: 14 Aug 2014
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Top Documentary Films: The History of Spy Planes
The original U-2 first appeared in the 1960's when Francis Gary Powers was shot down in May 1960 over Russia. ...
Top Documentary Films: The History of Spy Planes
The original U-2 first appeared in the 1960's when Francis Gary Powers was shot down in May 1960 over Russia. Further appearances where made throughout the Vietnam War and the TR-1 version known as the "Dragon Lady" was used for battlefield surveillance during the 1980's. The TR-1 was designed to monitor international arms agreements and potential enemy forces around the world for the United States government. The wing pods, detachable nose cone, and fuselage carry the radar, photographic, and electronic sensors used by the U-2R. The original U2 aircraft was designed by the famous skunk work designer Clarence L. Johnson and first flew in 1955. The first U-2R which was an enlarged version of the original U-2 first flew in 1967 and although the aircraft design is over 50 years old, only a few other aircraft have flown higher.
The distinctive black paint and gentle manoeuvres of the U-2 gave it the famous nickname "Dragon Lady". The huge wings allow the U-2 to fly to extreme altitudes and extensive distances, but this also makes its wings very fragile and the pilot has to be very careful not to overstress them. The aircraft paint contains iron which significantly reduces the spy planes radar signature. The U-2 has been described as a giant jet powered glider and like a glider it is very efficient in the sky, but it is also a very difficult aircraft to land. The landing procedure involves a second aircraft flying behind the U-2 and providing constant updates on the approach to assist the pilot. The cramp cockpit and bicycle type landing gear add to the challenge of landing the aircraft safely. Once landed the wing tips topple over and slide on specially designed skids. When the aircraft comes to a stop ground crews attach the pogo wheels to allow the U-2 to taxi.
The modern day U-2R has been updated with state of the art reconnaissance equipment and microchip flight technology. The pilot wears an astronaut style pressure suit and the aircraft can loiter for hours at altitudes higher than most aircraft can fly. To remain as unseen as possible the pilot has a mirror in the cockpit that allows them to see if the aircraft is creating contrails and adjust the speed or altitude to eliminate it. Originally powered by two Pratt and Whitney J75 engines the U-2R was given new General Electric F101 engines similar to the B-2 Stealth's engines and renamed the U-2S. The Q-Bay which houses all the high powered cameras is located directly behind the cockpit and the bottom bay door contains glass windows to facilitate the camera lenses. The Cockpit is fully pressurized, but at the altitudes that the U-2 pilots fly a depressurisation would kill the pilot almost immediately so a suit similar to a NASA astronaut is wore for emergencies. NASA operates two ER-2 airframes for high altitude research into the ozone layer and for studying the earth's crust. The U-2 is truly a remarkable aircraft and continues to play a key role in environmental research and for reconnaissance missions for the US Armed Forces.
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Top Documentary Films: The History of Spy Planes
The original U-2 first appeared in the 1960's when Francis Gary Powers was shot down in May 1960 over Russia. Further appearances where made throughout the Vietnam War and the TR-1 version known as the "Dragon Lady" was used for battlefield surveillance during the 1980's. The TR-1 was designed to monitor international arms agreements and potential enemy forces around the world for the United States government. The wing pods, detachable nose cone, and fuselage carry the radar, photographic, and electronic sensors used by the U-2R. The original U2 aircraft was designed by the famous skunk work designer Clarence L. Johnson and first flew in 1955. The first U-2R which was an enlarged version of the original U-2 first flew in 1967 and although the aircraft design is over 50 years old, only a few other aircraft have flown higher.
The distinctive black paint and gentle manoeuvres of the U-2 gave it the famous nickname "Dragon Lady". The huge wings allow the U-2 to fly to extreme altitudes and extensive distances, but this also makes its wings very fragile and the pilot has to be very careful not to overstress them. The aircraft paint contains iron which significantly reduces the spy planes radar signature. The U-2 has been described as a giant jet powered glider and like a glider it is very efficient in the sky, but it is also a very difficult aircraft to land. The landing procedure involves a second aircraft flying behind the U-2 and providing constant updates on the approach to assist the pilot. The cramp cockpit and bicycle type landing gear add to the challenge of landing the aircraft safely. Once landed the wing tips topple over and slide on specially designed skids. When the aircraft comes to a stop ground crews attach the pogo wheels to allow the U-2 to taxi.
The modern day U-2R has been updated with state of the art reconnaissance equipment and microchip flight technology. The pilot wears an astronaut style pressure suit and the aircraft can loiter for hours at altitudes higher than most aircraft can fly. To remain as unseen as possible the pilot has a mirror in the cockpit that allows them to see if the aircraft is creating contrails and adjust the speed or altitude to eliminate it. Originally powered by two Pratt and Whitney J75 engines the U-2R was given new General Electric F101 engines similar to the B-2 Stealth's engines and renamed the U-2S. The Q-Bay which houses all the high powered cameras is located directly behind the cockpit and the bottom bay door contains glass windows to facilitate the camera lenses. The Cockpit is fully pressurized, but at the altitudes that the U-2 pilots fly a depressurisation would kill the pilot almost immediately so a suit similar to a NASA astronaut is wore for emergencies. NASA operates two ER-2 airframes for high altitude research into the ozone layer and for studying the earth's crust. The U-2 is truly a remarkable aircraft and continues to play a key role in environmental research and for reconnaissance missions for the US Armed Forces.
- published: 14 Aug 2014
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Angels in Paradise: The Development of the U-2 at Area 51
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- Duration: 20:43
- Updated: 13 Dec 2012
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Circa 1960. This video was made for family members of the people working on the Angel reconnaissance plane to explain the workers' long absences from home. It w...
Circa 1960. This video was made for family members of the people working on the Angel reconnaissance plane to explain the workers' long absences from home. It was written and photographed by Don Downie and Jim Jarbee and produced by Hycon Mfg. Company. This video is from the booklet "CIA Analysis of the Warsaw Pact Forces: The Importance of Clandestine Reporting." For more information, visit the CIA's Publications page at https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/.
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Circa 1960. This video was made for family members of the people working on the Angel reconnaissance plane to explain the workers' long absences from home. It was written and photographed by Don Downie and Jim Jarbee and produced by Hycon Mfg. Company. This video is from the booklet "CIA Analysis of the Warsaw Pact Forces: The Importance of Clandestine Reporting." For more information, visit the CIA's Publications page at https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/.
- published: 13 Dec 2012
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Spies planes - Lockheed U-2
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- Duration: 48:39
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The Lockheed U-2, nicknamed "Dragon Lady", is a single-jet engine, ultra-high altitude reconnaissance aircraft operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) an...
The Lockheed U-2, nicknamed "Dragon Lady", is a single-jet engine, ultra-high altitude reconnaissance aircraft operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) and previously flown by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). It provides day and night, very high-altitude (70,000 feet; 21,000 m), all-weather intelligence gathering.The U-2 has also been used for electronic sensor research, satellite calibration, and communications purposes.
Early versions of the U-2 were involved in several events through the Cold War, being flown over the Soviet Union, China, Vietnam, and Cuba. In 1960, Gary Powers was shot down in a CIA U-2A over the Soviet Union by a surface-to-air missile. Another U-2, piloted by Major Rudolf Anderson, Jr., was lost in a similar fashion in the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.
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The Lockheed U-2, nicknamed "Dragon Lady", is a single-jet engine, ultra-high altitude reconnaissance aircraft operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) and previously flown by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). It provides day and night, very high-altitude (70,000 feet; 21,000 m), all-weather intelligence gathering.The U-2 has also been used for electronic sensor research, satellite calibration, and communications purposes.
Early versions of the U-2 were involved in several events through the Cold War, being flown over the Soviet Union, China, Vietnam, and Cuba. In 1960, Gary Powers was shot down in a CIA U-2A over the Soviet Union by a surface-to-air missile. Another U-2, piloted by Major Rudolf Anderson, Jr., was lost in a similar fashion in the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.
- published: 22 Apr 2016
- views: 66
U-2 Landings, First Landing in U-2 and crash landings
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- Duration: 6:29
- Updated: 13 May 2011
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(Sorry "Mobil" should be Mobile ) The first three landings are my first during my initial interview check ride. The following landings are from a tape they giv...
(Sorry "Mobil" should be Mobile ) The first three landings are my first during my initial interview check ride. The following landings are from a tape they give you after you take your interview check ride to enter the program. First is a T-38 at Beale flown by two U-2 pilots, gear up and the rest are various U-2 landings from past years.
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(Sorry "Mobil" should be Mobile ) The first three landings are my first during my initial interview check ride. The following landings are from a tape they give you after you take your interview check ride to enter the program. First is a T-38 at Beale flown by two U-2 pilots, gear up and the rest are various U-2 landings from past years.
- published: 13 May 2011
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The Most Elusive Plane in the World - The Lockheed U-2 Spy Plane (720p)
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- Duration: 14:58
- Updated: 07 Oct 2015
- views: 12671
This technology video documentary depicts the United States Jet known as the "Dragon Lady" or the Lockheed U-2, a single-jet engine propulsion, very-high altitu...
This technology video documentary depicts the United States Jet known as the "Dragon Lady" or the Lockheed U-2, a single-jet engine propulsion, very-high altitude reconnaissance aircraft and a technology secret until recently. The aircraft in this film is designed for long endurance, high altitudes of more than 70,000 feet; 21,000 m, where the curvature of the earth is said to be beautiful. A computer-controlled flight manager assist during long endurance flights which typically last 8 - 12 hours in the air. With a range of 6000 miles, it easily penetrated opposition air space, until recent advances in technology made the aircraft obsolete.
The SR-71 Blackbird was also used for a similar purpose.
The U-2 is one of a handful of aircraft's to have served for over 50 years. The newest models (TR-1, U-2R, U-2S prototype ) entered service in the 1980s. The current model, the U-2S, received its most recent technical upgrade in 2012.
This aircraft is still in service.
Specifications:
Maximum speed: 434 knots (Mach 0.67, 500 mph, 805 km/h)
Cruise speed: 373 knots (Mach 0.56, 429 mph, 690 km/h)
Stall speed: 80–90 mph (130–140 km/h) near ground
Range: 5,566 nmi (6,405 mi, 10,308 km)
Service ceiling: 70,000+ ft (21,300+ m)
lift-to-drag: 23:1 (maximum)
Flight endurance: 12 hours
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This technology video documentary depicts the United States Jet known as the "Dragon Lady" or the Lockheed U-2, a single-jet engine propulsion, very-high altitude reconnaissance aircraft and a technology secret until recently. The aircraft in this film is designed for long endurance, high altitudes of more than 70,000 feet; 21,000 m, where the curvature of the earth is said to be beautiful. A computer-controlled flight manager assist during long endurance flights which typically last 8 - 12 hours in the air. With a range of 6000 miles, it easily penetrated opposition air space, until recent advances in technology made the aircraft obsolete.
The SR-71 Blackbird was also used for a similar purpose.
The U-2 is one of a handful of aircraft's to have served for over 50 years. The newest models (TR-1, U-2R, U-2S prototype ) entered service in the 1980s. The current model, the U-2S, received its most recent technical upgrade in 2012.
This aircraft is still in service.
Specifications:
Maximum speed: 434 knots (Mach 0.67, 500 mph, 805 km/h)
Cruise speed: 373 knots (Mach 0.56, 429 mph, 690 km/h)
Stall speed: 80–90 mph (130–140 km/h) near ground
Range: 5,566 nmi (6,405 mi, 10,308 km)
Service ceiling: 70,000+ ft (21,300+ m)
lift-to-drag: 23:1 (maximum)
Flight endurance: 12 hours
Read more at:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_U-2
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Lockheed U-2 SPY PLANE ("Dragon Lady")! Take-offs, landings & EXTREME ULTRA-HIGH ALTITUDE footage!
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Lockheed U-2 SPY PLANE ("Dragon Lady")! Take-offs, landings & EXTREME ULTRA-HIGH ALTITUDE footage!
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Loud! USAF Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford
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Loud! USAF Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford
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Incredible:US Spy Plane Need to be Pursued by Car During Landing Otherwise it Crash - Lockheed U-2
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Incredible:US Spy Plane Need to be Pursued by Car During Landing Otherwise it Crash - Lockheed U-2
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Lockheed U-2S "Dragon Lady" Cockpit Tour
AVweb's Glenn Pew takes you inside the cockpit on a guided tour with an active U-2 pilot. ...
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Lockheed U-2S "Dragon Lady" Cockpit Tour
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Top Documentary Films: The History of Spy Planes
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Angels in Paradise: The Development of the U-2 at Area 51
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Angels in Paradise: The Development of the U-2 at Area 51
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Spies planes - Lockheed U-2
The Lockheed U-2, nicknamed "Dragon Lady", is a single-jet engine, ultra-high altitude rec...
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U-2 Landings, First Landing in U-2 and crash landings
(Sorry "Mobil" should be Mobile ) The first three landings are my first during my initial ...
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The Most Elusive Plane in the World - The Lockheed U-2 Spy Plane (720p)
This technology video documentary depicts the United States Jet known as the "Dragon Lady"...
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The Most Elusive Plane in the World - The Lockheed U-2 Spy Plane (720p)
The Most Elusive Plane in the World - The Lockheed U-2 Spy Plane (720p)
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Like Today
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Like I Do
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Locked Away
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Locked Away
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LIKE A TATTOO
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Locked Away
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Like Today
In tomorrow I see no promise
and yesterday was like today
Woke up, got up, near eleven o'clock
butt naked except I was wearing my socks
and that's cool, 'cause most the time this floor is cold
stand up and stretch look around this mess
my place has been a cage since she left me
make my way to the kitchen, start the coffee
then dip to the bathroom, begin the triple-s
and wash the previous evening off me
now out the shower, get dry, shove a q-tip in my ear
well, what do we have here?
it appears as if a piece of me has got motivation
ain't nothin' wrong with a little morning masturbation
fresh, dressed like fifty cents
clean and awake now I'm ready to commence
spark up the caffeine and nicotine binge
and that's pretty much the pattern of how the day begins
and I write for an hour, maybe half hour more
then put on my shoes and grab my key for the door
put my headphones on for this world I ignore
trek down the street towards the record store
"hey, bro - how you doing, anything new today?"
"nah man, how you been? it's the same old same again"
well, then I'll be gone, friend, I'll see you around
then I'm out, destination uptown
in the summertime the women wear a lot of skin
and if I sit in one spot I can take 'em all in
sometimes I even talk, to see if I can make one grin
if not, yo, it's cool I ain't gonna take it personally
from Anne Landers, to Ani DiFranco to Orphan Annie
I love all women, but most of them just can't stand me
I don't know, maybe it's my hair or my clothes
"...or maybe she noticed that you was diggin in you're nose..."
either way it's okay, I wasn't tryin' to get laid
I just wanted to say "I hope you have a great day"
and then she stopped with a smile that began to blush
"here, take my number, call me up, I'll come over and make you lunch"
I got up and headed down towards the book store
to check the titles, that my man Michael's got me lookin' for
my visit was short, 'cause I just couldn't feel
that cat behind the counter actin' like I'm here to steal
so I dipped back out into a cloud of tattoos
pierced body parts and colorful hairdos
and I questioned, did Babylon resemble this?
are we getting any closer to the end of the list?
a sensuous kiss, placed on apoco-lips
we teach them how to make a fist, but not to resist
and I'm wondering how'd we find this position
but people are people and I still love 'em, especially the women
onwards to the coffee shop, maybe Muddies for a refill and some
sociological studies
see the junkies, while they co-exist with the sobers
all the bugging of eyeballs, the shrugging of shoulders
and that's when I saw her, sippin' on water
I wanna kiss her mom just for having this daughter
excuse me miss, I don't mean to come across strong
but I've been waitin' a while and you've been taking too long
and she smiled and I began to blush
she asked if I'd like to go to the bathroom and make some love
and I got visions of us, and the mirror getting steamed
and that's the very moment I woke up from the dream
Woke up, got up, near eleven o'clock
butt naked except I was wearing my socks
and that's cool, 'cause most the time this floor is cold
stand up and stretch and look for my soul
In tomorrow I see no promise
and yesterday was like today
In tomorrow I see no promise
and yesterday was like today
In tomorrow I see no promise
and yesterday was like today
In tomorrow I see no promise
photo: US Navy / James E. Brooks
VIDEO:First Ever Tropical Storm Forms Over Florida
Edit WorldNews.com 15 Sep 2016
Tropical Storm Julia is a fairly benign storm aside from the flood advisories for parts of South Carolina and Georgia, but on Tuesday night it also became the first storm since record keeping started to form over land, according to NBC News. The 10th named storm of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season is currently headed north after the abnormal beginning since only 2 percent of all tropical cyclones form over land ... ....
photo: NASA / Goddard's MODIS Rapid Response Team
Typhoon Meranti hits Chinese coast, wreaks havoc
Edit The Hindu 15 Sep 2016
Typhoon Meranti, stated to be the world’s strongest typhoon so far this year, made landfall in east China’s Fujian Province early on Thursday, causing widespread destruction. The typhoon that hit Xiang’an district of Xiamen city, has also been monitored as the strongest one hitting southern Fujian Province since 1949 ... “The winds and rain got extremely loud after 3 a.m ... “It is so wretched ... Keywords....
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Bank of America thinks there's a 50% chance we live in a Matrix
Edit Business Insider 14 Sep 2016
Warner Bros. Entertainment. Analysts at Bank of America have reportedly suggested there is a 20 to 50 per cent chance our world is a Matrix-style virtual reality and everything we experience is just a simulation. The report, which was issued to clients, also implies even if our world was an illusion, we would never know about it ... BANK OF AMERICA ... Its claims also appeal to the work of a philosophy professor from the University of Oxford ... ....
photo: Creative Commons / Nathania Johnson
[VIDEO]: Clinton Doctor Releases Additional Medical Records, Confirms Pneumonia
Edit WorldNews.com 14 Sep 2016
Seeking to allay fears she is more sick than her campaign is letting on, Hillary Clinton’s campaign released additional medical information Wednesday after questions about her health intensified in the wake of her pneumonia diagnosis late last week, CNN reported ... Dr ... According to Bardack, "The remainder of her complete physical exam was normal and she is in excellent mental condition." ... "My overall impression is that Mrs ... ....
photo: AP / Carlos Osorio, FILE
Those Who Proclaim The Republic Become Assassins Of Freedom
Edit WorldNews.com 14 Sep 2016
Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas DarlingWhat do Sasha Avonna Bell and Sacorya Renee, two activists who filed a lawsuit in the Flint Water Crisis after their children got lead poisoning and became ill, have in common?If you said they believed the right to sue a corporation with ties to Hillary Clinton was more important than even their lives, your were accurate.1 ... Reflections on Faith, Politics, Spirituality, History, and Peace ... ....
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Colorado Space Business Roundtable Shows Value of Keeping Aerospace Business Local (Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Services)
Edit Public Technologies 15 Sep 2016
Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Services) ... 'This year's road trip introduced CSBR and members like Lockheed Martin to great companies in Western Colorado that have the potential to expand their work in the aerospace industry,' said Joe Rice, Director of Government Relations at Lockheed Martin (NYSE ... About Lockheed Martin....
Major employer laying off 327 who worked on U.S. Air Force contract
Edit Business Journal 15 Sep 2016
One of the country’s biggest defense contractors will have a slightly smaller New Mexico presence at the end of September. A spokeswoman for the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions confirmed Wednesday that Lockheed Martin Corp. had submitted a WARN notice in early August, including details on the layoff of 327 employees ... ....
Worldview-4 satellite to launch from Vandenberg (Vandenberg Air Force Base)
Edit Public Technologies 15 Sep 2016
(Source. Vandenberg Air Force Base) VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --. Vandenberg's 4th Space Launch Squadron and United Launch Alliance are set to propel the Worldview-4 satellite into a Sun Synchronous orbit, here, Sept. 16 ... 'Developed by Digital Globe and Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Worldview-4 is designed to capture imagery with a maximum resolution of 31 centimeters and multispectral imagery of 1.24 meters,' said Capt ... Sgt....
NJIT Welcomes the Class of 2020 at Annual Convocation (NJIT - New Jersey Institute of Technology)
Edit Public Technologies 15 Sep 2016
(Source. NJIT - New Jersey Institute of Technology). Kristina Ippolito '13 addressed the Class of 2020 at University Convocation ... 'Piece by piece, brick by brick, build beyond your wildest dreams.' ... An intern on that milestone project - New York's first new station in nearly 20 years - Ippolito saw it destroyed soon after by flooding during Hurricane Sandy ... She is now working at Lockheed Martin on sophisticated weapons systems ... (noodl....
Lockheed Martin Expands F-16 Repair Center Support with Derco Aerospace (Lockheed Martin Corporation)
Edit Public Technologies 14 Sep 2016
Lockheed Martin Corporation) ... 14, 2016 - Lockheed Martin (NYSE ... The Lockheed Martin Hologram designation is only awarded to repair and overhaul facilities that meet or exceed strict quality assurance criteria ... 'Our global supply chain and sustainment solutions provide unprecedented mission readiness,' said Laura Frank, vice president of Integrated Test and Logistics with Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems ... About Lockheed Martin....
Lockheed Martin Expands F-16 Repair Center Support with Derco Aerospace (Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Services)
Edit Public Technologies 14 Sep 2016
Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Services) ... 14, 2016 - Lockheed Martin (NYSE ... The Lockheed Martin Hologram designation is only awarded to repair and overhaul facilities that meet or exceed strict quality assurance criteria ... About Lockheed Martin ... Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Services published this content on 14 September 2016 and is solely responsible for the information contained herein....
Colorado Space Business Roundtable Shows Value of Keeping Aerospace Business Local (Lockheed Martin Corporation)
Edit Public Technologies 14 Sep 2016
Lockheed Martin Corporation) ... 'This year's road trip introduced CSBR and members like Lockheed Martin to great companies in Western Colorado that have the potential to expand their work in the aerospace industry,' said Joe Rice, Director of Government Relations at Lockheed Martin (NYSE ... About Lockheed Martin ... Lockheed Martin Corporation published this ......
Air Show Event Aimed at Boosting US 130J Military-Plane Sales in Africa
Edit Sputnik 14 Sep 2016
The biggest US defense contractor, Lockheed Martin, is seeking to increase sales and gain influence in the African market by promoting its C-130J military transport plane at an air show in South Africa, the company said in a news release ... ....
Boeing's fighter jet future hinges on trainer for aces
Edit The Salt Lake Tribune 14 Sep 2016
Boeing’s future in the fighter-jet business may ride on the Air Force’s $11 billion contest for a new trainer aircraft, with the planemaker’s factory hub in St. Louis on the line. The world’s largest aerospace company faces a dogfight with Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon for the contract to produce about 350 jets through the T-X advanced trainer program. The winning entry would replace the aging T-38 fleet on which U.S ... ....
Boeing's fighter jet future hinges on trainer for 2020s aces
Edit Chicago Tribune 14 Sep 2016
Boeing's future in the fighter-jet business may ride on the Air Force's $11 billion contest for a new trainer aircraft, with the planemaker's factory hub in St. Louis on the line. The world's largest aerospace company faces a dogfight with Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon for the... ....
AIA Presents 2016 Wings of Liberty Award to HASC Chairman Mac Thornberry (AIA - Aerospace Industries Association)
Edit Public Technologies 14 Sep 2016
'Few people have a greater appreciation for the importance of our aerospace industry than this year's Wings of Liberty Award recipient, Chairman Thornberry,' said AIA Chairman and Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Marillyn A ... AIA Chairman and Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Marillyn A....
Watch: Declassified footage shows how F-16 autopilot saves unconscious pilot from crash
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