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a-12xtra
a-12xtra
Paul Stahl's photos he sent me. Thanks again to Paul for sending them
to me. Please note that there are a few typos/spelling errors in this
information. I included them in the spirit of accurate reporting!?
LOCKHEED
A-12
The A-12 was the proof-of-concept vehicle for the SR-71/YF-12 family
of "Blackbirds." It was the 12th in a series of designs for a U-2
replacement from Kelly Johnson's "Skunk Works," hence the designation
"A-12." Although its operational service is shrouded in mystery, it
is believed the single-seat A-12 was used exclusively in covert
operations by the CIA from 1967 to 1968.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Wing Span...........................55.6 ft
Wing Area.......................1,795 sq ft
Length (excluding pitot)...........98.75 ft
Height..............................18.5 ft
Empty Weight.....................60,000 lbs
Gross Takeoff Weight............120,000 lbs
Engine.....2 Pratt & Whitney J-58 Turbojets
Static Thrust (each)...........32,500 lbs
(Note: #6924 made its first flight with
two Pratt & Whitney J75's installed.)
Crew......................................1
Sensor Payload....................2,500 lbs
PERFORMANCE