The Lockheed YF-12 is an American Mach 3+ capable, high-altitude interceptor prototype, developed and manufactured by American aerospace company Lockheed Corporation. The interceptor was developed during the late 1950s and early 1960s as a potential replacement for the F-106 Delta Dart interceptor for the United States Air Force (USAF).

Feb 28, 2025 · The United States Air Force ordered 93 production F-12B aircraft, which would have been armed with three Hughes AIM-47A Falcon air-to-air missiles in enclosed bays in the bottom of the fuselage.

Dec 9, 2024 · The F-12B was to be a more refined and capable version of the already highly capable YF-12A, boasting an increased range of 1,350 nautical miles (over the YF-12’s 1,200) and improved radar and fire control systems that could locate and track enemy bombers from as far away as 125 miles.

Dec 6, 2021 · The F-12B was to be a more refined and capable version of the already highly capable YF-12A, boasting an increased range of 1,350 nautical miles (over the YF-12’s 1,200) and improved radar and...

Sep 19, 2015 · In the late 1950s the United States Air Force (USAF) sought a replacement for its F-106 Delta Dart interceptor. As part of the Long Range Interceptor Experimental (LRI-X) program, the North American XF-108 Rapier, an interceptor with Mach 3 speed, was selected.

Jun 23, 2021 · The F-12B was to be a more refined and capable version of the already highly capable YF-12A, boasting an increased range of 1,350 nautical miles (over the YF-12’s 1,200) and improved radar and fire control systems that could locate and track enemy bombers from as far away as 125 miles.

Mar 18, 2020 · This combat adaptation of the Blackbird, called the F-12, was set to be equipped by Lockheed Martin with a powerful AN/ASG-18 radar capable of detecting aerial targets over 800km away. The interceptor was also set to carry four long-range AIM-47 missiles, with a range of over 160km and a potent 100-pound high explosive warhead.

Apr 1, 2025 · The YF-12A is a concept aircraft for a mach 3+ bomber/interceptor that provided a strong deterrent against world aggressors. In order to protect North America, 93 production F-12Bs needed to be built. However, the program was …

The F-12B was the production variant with several upgrades including an extended combat radius to 1,350 nautical miles and an enhanced fire control system with an extended bomber detection range of 125 miles.

Feb 28, 2025 · The United States Air Force ordered 93 production F-12B aircraft, which would have been armed with three Hughes AIM-47A Falcon air-to-air missiles in enclosed bays in the bottom of the fuselage.