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 …

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 …

On May 29, 1967, the A-12 made its first operational flight, following one flight line over North Vietnam and another over the demilitarized zone between North and South Vietnam. A …

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 …

It was a single-seat, twin-engine aircraft designed for high-altitude reconnaissance missions. The A-12 had a sleek, delta-wing design with sharp edges and a pointed nose. In contrast, the SR …

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 …

The Lockheed A-12, colloquially referred to as Archangel 12, was a marvel in aviation engineering, making its mark during the Cold War era. This article delves into the historical …

2 days ago · The A-12 is the forerunner of the SR-71 and has nearly the same shape and dimensions as its replacement. Designed to replace the U-2, the A-12 flew higher and four …

Feb 26, 2018 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Lockheed A-12 (Archangel 12) High-Altitude Strategic Reconnaissance Stealth Aircraft …

The Lockheed A-12 Oxcart is a twin-engined single-seat long-range supersonic strategic reconnaissance aircraft produced by the American manufacturer Lockheed Corporation in …