The aircraft was developed by the Advanced Development Projects Unit (also known as Lockheed Martin Skunk Works) of the aircraft manufacturer Lockheed as a strategical high altitude reconnaissance and espionage aircraft. While having a maximum flight altitude of over 20,000 metres, it was almost untouchable for all kinds of air defence weapons and interceptor aircraft, during its early years in service. This was possible through using a design, based on that of a Glider aircraft, which are able to stay in the air without use of an engine and only a small one is used for landing. The aircraft was equipped with two cameras and was upgraded with many sensors, GPS etc., later.
Attributes | Values |
---|
rdfs:label
| |
rdfs:comment
| - The aircraft was developed by the Advanced Development Projects Unit (also known as Lockheed Martin Skunk Works) of the aircraft manufacturer Lockheed as a strategical high altitude reconnaissance and espionage aircraft. While having a maximum flight altitude of over 20,000 metres, it was almost untouchable for all kinds of air defence weapons and interceptor aircraft, during its early years in service. This was possible through using a design, based on that of a Glider aircraft, which are able to stay in the air without use of an engine and only a small one is used for landing. The aircraft was equipped with two cameras and was upgraded with many sensors, GPS etc., later.
|
dcterms:subject
| |
abstract
| - The aircraft was developed by the Advanced Development Projects Unit (also known as Lockheed Martin Skunk Works) of the aircraft manufacturer Lockheed as a strategical high altitude reconnaissance and espionage aircraft. While having a maximum flight altitude of over 20,000 metres, it was almost untouchable for all kinds of air defence weapons and interceptor aircraft, during its early years in service. This was possible through using a design, based on that of a Glider aircraft, which are able to stay in the air without use of an engine and only a small one is used for landing. The aircraft was equipped with two cameras and was upgraded with many sensors, GPS etc., later.
|