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English/Français/Italiano [English] ---------- A little history ================ The U-2 was first flown on August 1, 1955 after development by Clarence “Kelly” Johnson’s “Skunk Works” team at Palmdale, California. The U-2 has seen many improvements but its longevity is owed to the fact that it is, without question, the ultimate high-altitude subsonic aircraft. The success of the early models led to the conduct of thousands of surveillance missions with the 56 original airframes. Unfortunately, its difficult handling characteristics claimed over 40 airframes and many lives of the volunteers who flew them. The program’s mission success increased demand of the capabilities and so, the second generation U-2 was developed. The second generation aircraft was larger by 40%. The fuselage was enlarged which allowed more space for the pilot to wear a full pressure suit and for the bays to carry larger sensor packages. The second generation aircraft was known as the U-2R and alternatively as the TR-1. The latest version, the U-2S has a glass cockpit and clear front windscreen as well as improved engine. Specifications (Reference - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_U-2) Lockheed U2-S ============ Manufacturer : Lockheed Martin Type : Reconnaissance Aircraft Year : August 1, 1955 Powerplant : General Electric F118-GE-101 with 18,300 pounds thrust Wingspan : 103 ft / 31.39 m Length : 63 ft / 19.20 m Height : 16.7 ft / 5.09 m Empty weight : 40,000 lb / 18,144 kg Cruise speed : 475 mph / 764 km/hr Crew : 1 Some useful keys: ================= Thanks ====== =============== AYDIN Cem http://cem.square7.ch/fg_u-2.html BARANGER Emmanuel http://helijah.free.fr/flightgear/hangar.htm embaranger@free.fr MELIS Patrizio https://sites.google.com/site/cobe571/home February, 12, 2013 - November, 2013 [Français] ---------- Un peu d'histoire ================= Le U-2 a volé pour la première fois le 1 Août 1955 après le développement par Clarence "Kelly" Johnson "Skunk Works" équipe de Palmdale, Californie. Le U-2 a vu de nombreuses améliorations, mais sa longévité est due au fait qu'il est, sans aucun doute, l'utltime avion subsonique de haute altitude. Le succès des premiers modèles a conduit à la réalisation de milliers de missions de surveillance avec les 56 cellules d'origine. Unfortunately, its difficult handling characteristics claimed over 40 airframes and many lives of the volunteers who flew them. The program’s mission success increased demand of the capabilities and so, the second generation U-2 was developed. The second generation aircraft was larger by 40%. The fuselage was enlarged which allowed more space for the pilot to wear a full pressure suit and for the bays to carry larger sensor packages. The second generation aircraft was known as the U-2R and alternatively as the TR-1. The latest version, the U-2S has a glass cockpit and clear front windscreen as well as improved engine. Specifications (Reference - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_U-2) Lockheed U2-S ============ Constructeur : Lockheed Martin Type : Avion de reconnaissance Année : 1 Août 1955 Moteur : General Electric F118-GE-101, puissance 18300 lbs Envergure : 103.0 ft / 31.39 m Longueur : 63.0 ft / 19.20 m Hauteur : 16.7 ft / 5.09 m Masse à vide : 40000 lb / 18144 kg Vitesse de croisière : 475 mph / 764 km/h Equipage : 1 Quelques touches utiles : ========================= Remerciements ============= =============== AYDIN Cem http://cem.square7.ch/fg_u-2.html BARANGER Emmanuel http://helijah.free.fr/flightgear/hangar.htm embaranger@free.fr MELIS Patrizio https://sites.google.com/site/cobe571/home February, 12, 2013 - November, 2013 [Italiano] Un pò di storia ================= L'U-2 ha volato per la prima volta il 1° Agosto del 1955 dopo essere stato sviluppato dal team "Skunk Works" di Clarence “Kelly” Johnson’s presso Palmdale in California. L'U-2 ha visto numerosi miglioramenti, ma la sua longevità deriva dal fatto che esso è senza alcun dubbio, l'ultimo aereo subsonico da alta quota. Il successo dei primi modelli a portato alla realizzazione di migliori missioni di ricognizione grazie alle 56 cellule d'origine. Unfortunately, its difficult handling characteristics claimed over 40 airframes and many lives of the volunteers who flew them. The program’s mission success increased demand of the capabilities and so, the second generation U-2 was developed. The second generation aircraft was larger by 40%. The fuselage was enlarged which allowed more space for the pilot to wear a full pressure suit and for the bays to carry larger sensor packages. The second generation aircraft was known as the U-2R and alternatively as the TR-1. The latest version, the U-2S has a glass cockpit and clear front windscreen as well as improved engine. Specifiche (Reference - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_U-2) Lockheed U2-S ============ Costruttore : Lockheed Martin Tipo : Avion de reconnaissance Anno : 1 Août 1955 Motore : General Electric F118-GE-101, puissance 18300 lbs Apertura alare : 103.0 ft / 31.39 m Lunghezza : 63.0 ft / 19.20 m Altezza : 16.7 ft / 5.09 m Massa a vuoto : 40000 lb / 18144 kg Velocità di crociera : 475 mph / 764 km/h Equipaggio : 1 Qualcosa di utile : ========================= Ringraziamaneti ============= =============== AYDIN Cem http://cem.square7.ch/fg_u-2.html BARANGER Emmanuel http://helijah.free.fr/flightgear/hangar.htm embaranger@free.fr MELIS Patrizio https://sites.google.com/site/cobe571/home February, 12, 2013 - Novermber, 2013