Lockheed A-12 - Wikipedia
The Lockheed A-12 is a retired high-altitude, Mach 3+ reconnaissance aircraft built for the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) by Lockheed's Skunk Works, based on the designs …
OXCART vs Blackbird: Do You Know the Difference? - CIA
CIA developed the highly secret A-12 OXCART (above right) as the U-2 spy plane’s successor, intended to meet the nation’s need for a very fast, very high-flying reconnaissance aircraft that …
The Distinct Differences Between The A-12 And SR-71
Nov 5, 2018 · At first glance, you might think that the SR-71 and the A-12 are the same aircraft but they do have a few distinct differences. Both of these jets were built for the purpose of …
A-12 Oxcart - CIA - The World Factbook
CIA developed the highly secret A-12 OXCART as the U-2’s successor, intended to meet the nation’s need for a very fast, very high-flying reconnaissance aircraft that could avoid Soviet …
A-12 Spy Plane: Why Lockheed’s CIA Spy Plane Only Flew 29 …
May 9, 2022 · The Lockheed A-12 spy plane was developed for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for service during Project Oxcart. While it had the potential for a long career, its niche but …
SR-71 Blackbird A-12 Asset 125 Tail Number 06928
The CIA A-12 Blackbird Program The A-12 started out as an USAF interceptor to replace the cancelled F-108A Rapier. In October 1962, CIA authorized the Skunk Works to study the …
The OXCART Family - A-12, YF-12, SR-71, and M21 Blackbirds
The CIA A-12 Blackbird Program The A-12 started out as an USAF interceptor to replace the cancelled F-108A Rapier. In October 1962, CIA authorized the Skunk Works to study the …
A-12 Oxcart: CIA’s Mach 3 Spy Plane That Dodged Missiles Over …
Oct 20, 2024 · What You Need to Know: In October 1967, during the Vietnam War, a CIA-operated A-12 “Oxcart” spy plane flew high-speed reconnaissance missions over Hanoi. Pilot …
A-12 Blackbird: From Drawing Board to Factory Floor
The CIA A-12 Blackbird Program The A-12 started out as an USAF interceptor to replace the cancelled F-108A Rapier. In October 1962, CIA authorized the Skunk Works to study the …
The A-12 OXCART: CIA’s Secret Cold War Spy Plane
An A-12 (60-6924) takes off during one of the first test flights, piloted by Louis Schalk. Photo: Central Intelligence Agency. The A-12 was tested by a team of CIA and Lockheed pilots at a …