Lockheed U-2 - Specifications (U-2S)

Specifications (U-2S)

Data from International Directory, USAF Fact Sheet

General characteristics

• Crew: One
• Length: 63 ft (19.2 m)
• Wingspan: 103 ft (31.4 m)
• Height: 16 ft (4.88 m)
• Wing area: 1,000 ft² (92.9 m²)
• Aspect ratio: 10.6
• Empty weight: 14,300 lb (6,760 kg)
• Max. takeoff weight: 40,000 lb (18,100 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × General Electric F118-101 turbofan, 19,000 lbf (85 kN)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 434 knots (500 mph, 805 km/h)
• Cruise speed: 373 knots (429 mph, 690 km/h)
• Range: 5,566 nmi (6,405 mi, 10,300 km)
• Service ceiling: 70,000+ ft (21,300+ m)
  
• Flight endurance: 12 hours