Lockheed YF-12
Military
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The Lockheed YF-12, which first flew in 1963, was a two-seat interceptor variant of reconnaissance platforms, achieving extraordinary 3,661 km/h performance. Its 31-meter length, 16.9-meter wingspan, and twin-engine design demonstrated advanced aerodynamic solutions for speed.
Specifications
- Role
- Interceptor aircraft
- Crew
- 2
- Engines
- 2
- First flight
- 1963
- Length
- 31 m
- Wingspan
- 16.9 m
- Max speed
- 3,661 km/h