Lockheed U-2 - fotod ja video

2007 Lockheed U-2Hüüdnimega "Dragon Lady" on Ameerika ühe reaktiivmootoriga ülikõrge kõrgusega luurelennuk, mida käitavad Ameerika Ühendriikide õhujõud (USAF) ja mida varem lennutas Luure Keskagentuur (CIA). See pakub päeva ja ööd, kõrget kõrgust (70 000 jalga; 21 000 m), iga ilmaga luureandmete kogumist. U-2 on kasutatud ka elektrooniliste andurite uurimiseks, satelliitide kalibreerimiseks, teadusuuringuteks ja kommunikatsiooni eesmärkidel.

Allikas: Lockheed U-2 Vikipeedias

2007 Lockheed U-2 is a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft that was developed by the United States in the 1950s. The U-2 was designed to fly at altitudes above 70,000 feet (21,000 meters), beyond the reach of most Soviet air defenses at the time. The U-2 was used to conduct covert surveillance missions over the Soviet Union, China, Cuba, and other countries of interest during the Cold War. The U-2 was also involved in several notable incidents, such as the 1960 U-2 incident, when a U-2 piloted by Francis Gary Powers was shot down over the Soviet Union and captured, and the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, when U-2 photographs revealed the presence of Soviet missiles in Cuba.
2007 U-2 is still in service today, with upgrades and modifications to extend its lifespan and capabilities. The U-2 is operated by the United States Air Force and the Central Intelligence Agency, as well as by NASA for scientific research. The U-2 is one of the most challenging aircraft to fly, requiring special training and equipment for the pilots and ground crews. The U-2 is also one of the most valuable assets for intelligence gathering, providing high-resolution imagery and signals intelligence from around the world.