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Strategic Air Command Museum, Ashland Nebraska
Lockheed U-2C SN: 56-6701

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Description
Notes: High altitude, LONG-RANGE, strategic reconnaissance aircraft. Long, wide, straight wings give it glider like characteristics.
  Manufacturer:Lockheed
  Base model:U-2
  Designation:U-2
  Version:C
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1952-Present
  Basic role:Utility
  Serial/Bureau Number:56-6701
  Location:Strategic Air Command Museum, Ashland Nebraska

Specifications
  Length: 63' 19.2 m
  Wingspan: 102' 31.0 m
  Wingarea: 1,000.0 sq ft 92.8 sq m
  Empty Weight: 15,101 lb 6,848 kg
  Gross Weight: 34,750 lb 15,759 kg
  Max Weight: 40,000 lb 18,140 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney J75-P-13B
  Thrust (each):17,000 lb 7,709 kg

Performance
  Range: 2,880 miles 4,637 km
  Cruise Speed: 460 mph 740 km/h 400 kt
  Ceiling: 70,000 ft 21,335 m