Overview
The Lockheed D-21 is an American supersonic reconnaissance drone. The D-21 was initially designed to be launched from the back of an M-21 carrier aircraft, a variant of the Lockheed A-12 aircraft. The drone had maximum speed in excess of Mach 3.3 at an operational altitude of 90,000 feet. Development began in October 1962. Originally known by the Lockheed designation Q-12, the drone was intended for reconnaissance deep into enemy airspace.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 13.06 m |
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| Wingspan | 5.81 m |
| Height | 2.24 m |
Performance
| Range | 5,556 km |
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Powerplant
| Engine model | Marquardt RJ43 |
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Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: CIA / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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