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Lockheed D-21

Military
Lockheed D-21

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The Lockheed D-21, which first flew in 1964, was an unmanned reconnaissance drone achieving extraordinary 4,104 km/h speed for high-altitude intelligence gathering. Its 13.1-meter length, 5.8-meter wingspan, and single-engine design reflected cutting-edge autonomous aircraft technology.

Caractéristiques

Rôle
High-altitude and high speed reconnaissance drone
Origine
United States
Moteurs
1
Premier vol
1964
Longueur
13,1 m
Envergure
5,8 m
Vitesse maximale
4 104 km/h