U-2 Dragon Lady - Highlights

The legendary Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady—the CIA's high-altitude spy plane—was a breakthrough of lightweight design and extreme engineering. Powered by a single Pratt & Whitney J-57 engine and featuring an immense wingspan, the U-2 was built for the stratosphere. In 2014, the latest U-2S fleet models were found to have used only one-fifth of their design life. With Lockheed predicting viability until 2050, the story of this Air Force icon is far from over. Join us for pilot commentary, the history of the Black Cat Squadron, operations from Northern Edge 2017 to Inherent Resolve, and how this vital aircraft is maintained.