EF-111 Raven vs U-2 Dragon Lady

American electronic warfare aircraft, extensively deployed in Gulf War, notable for radar jamming and deception operations.
Picture of EF-111 Raven
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics/Grumman
First flight 1 January 1977
Year of introduction 1981
Number produced 42 units
Average unit price $65 million
American high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, known for extensive Cold War era operations and various military applications worldwide.
Picture of U-2 Dragon Lady
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed
First flight 1 August 1955
Year of introduction 1956
Number produced 104 units
Average unit price $50 million
Wing area 48.8 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 19.2 m β—‰
Height 5.0 m β—‰
Length 23.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2414 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 17,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 39,680 kg β—‰
Empty weight 24,230 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 8,390 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of EF-111 Raven
Wing area 93.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 31.0 m β—‰
Height 4.9 m β—‰
Length 19.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 805 km/h β—‰
Operational range 4,900 km
Service ceiling 21,336 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 18,144 kg β—‰
Empty weight 6,486 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 8,618 kgf β—‰

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