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Lockheed WU-2A

Description
  Manufacturer:Lockheed
  Base model:U-2
  Designation:WU-2
  Version:A
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1952-Present
  Basic role:Utility
  Modified Mission:Weather reconnaissance

Specifications
  Length: 49' 7" 15.1 m
  Height:13' 3.9 m
  Wingspan: 80' 24.3 m
  Empty Weight: 11,700 lb 5,306 kg
  Gross Weight: 15,850 lb 7,188 kg
  Max Weight: 21,000 lb 9,523 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney J75-P-37A
  Thrust (each):11,000 lb 4,988 kg

Performance
  Range: 2,200 miles 3,542 km
  Cruise Speed: 460 mph 740 km/h 400 kt
  Max Speed: 494 mph 795 km/h 429 kt
  Ceiling: 55,000 ft 16,763 m