SR-71 Blackbird vs U-2 Dragon Lady
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SR-71 Blackbird |
U-2 Dragon Lady |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Lockheed |
Lockheed |
| First flight |
22 December 1964 |
1 August 1955 |
| Year introduced |
1966 |
1956 |
| Number produced |
32 units |
104 units |
| Average unit price |
$185 million |
$50 million |
| Wing area |
167.0 m² |
93.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
17.0 m |
31.0 m |
| Height |
5.7 m |
4.9 m |
| Length |
32.8 m |
19.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
3541 km/h |
805 km/h |
| Operational range |
5,230 km |
11,280 km |
| Service ceiling |
25,908 m |
21,336 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
78,018 kg |
18,144 kg |
| Empty weight |
30,617 kg |
6,486 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 11,340 kgf
|
1 x 8,618 kgf
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Which is faster, the SR-71 Blackbird or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The SR-71 Blackbird is faster with a maximum speed of 3,541 km/h compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady's 805 km/h, a difference of 2,736 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SR-71 Blackbird or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has a longer range at 11,280 km compared to the SR-71 Blackbird's 5,230 km.
Which can fly higher, the SR-71 Blackbird or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a higher service ceiling at 25,908 meters (85,000 ft) compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady's 21,336 meters (70,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the SR-71 Blackbird or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,018 kg compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady's 18,144 kg.
Which is larger, the SR-71 Blackbird or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The SR-71 Blackbird is longer at 32.8 meters compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady's 19.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the SR-71 Blackbird or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The SR-71 Blackbird is more expensive at approximately $185 million per unit compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady at $50 million.
Which entered service first, the SR-71 Blackbird or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady entered service first in 1956, 10 years before the SR-71 Blackbird which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SR-71 Blackbird or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has been produced in greater numbers with 104 units compared to 32 units of the SR-71 Blackbird.
