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A-12 OXCART
Lockheed · USA
The A-12 was built for the CIA under Project OXCART. Made almost entirely of titanium to withstand the heat of friction at high speeds, it flew higher and faster than any aircraft before it. It was the first aircraft to truly incorporate stealth characteristics into its shape.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1962 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 3,560 km/h (Mach 3.35) |
| Range | 4,590 km |
| Ceiling | 29,000 m |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney J58-P4 turbojets |
Armament & Payload
Unarmed.