Air Force Flight Test Center Museum, Edwards AFB California
Lockheed
A-12
'Blackbird'
SN: 60-6924
Exhibit photos
Description
  Manufacturer:
Lockheed
  Base model:
A-12
  Designation:
A-12
  Nickname:
Blackbird
  Designation System:
U.S. Tri-Service
  Designation Period:
1962-Present
  Basic role:
Reconnaissance
  Crew:
Pilot
  Serial/Bureau Number:
60-6924
  Location:
Air Force Flight Test Center Museum, Edwards AFB California
Specifications
  Length:
102'
31.0 m
  Height:
18' 3"
5.5 m
  Wingspan:
55' 7"
16.9 m
  Wingarea:
1,604.9 sq ft
149.0 sq m
  Empty Weight:
80,000 lb
36,281 kg
  Gross Weight:
119,998 lb
54,421 kg
  Max Weight:
120,000 lb
54,421 kg
Propulsion
  No. of Engines:
2
  Powerplant:
Pratt & Whitney J58 turbo ramjets
  Thrust (each):
32,500 lb
14,739 kg
Performance
  Range:
2,500 miles
4,025 km
  Cruise Speed:
2,269 mph
3,661 km/h
1,978 kt
  Ceiling:
84,978 ft
25,908 m