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 of Clarence "Kelly" Johnson. The aircraft was designated A-12, the twelfth in a series of internal design efforts for "Archangel", the aircraft's internal ...

The General Dynamics/McDonnell Douglas A-12 Avenger II was a proposed American attack aircraft from General Dynamics and McDonnell Douglas. It was to be an all-weather, carrier-based stealth bomber replacement for the Grumman A-6 Intruder in …

洛克希德A-12（英語： Lockheed A-12 ）是美国的一架由洛克希德著名的臭鼬工厂为中央情报局（CIA）制造的侦察飞机，由设计家克拉伦斯·“凯利”·约翰逊操刀设计。A-12产于1962年到1964年，于1963年到1968年进入现役。

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 context behind its development, the intricacies of its design, its unmatched performance metrics, and its role in military and combat scenarios.

2022年5月9日 · The Lockheed A-12 is ordered by the CIA. First under discussion in the early 1950s, the Lockheed A-12 was intended to replace the U-2 for use as a reconnaissance aircraft against the Soviet Union. Competing against Convair’s Kingfish and FISH designs, Lockheed won the contract in 1959 to manufacture the A-12.

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 air defenses. CIA awarded the OXCART contract to Lockheed (builder of the U-2) in 1959.

2018年2月26日 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Lockheed A-12 (Archangel 12) High-Altitude Strategic Reconnaissance Stealth Aircraft including pictures.

1 天前 · 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 times as fast to outrun enemy defenses and gather intelligence. The …

The Lockheed A-12 was a reconnaissance aircraft built for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) by Lockheed's famed Skunk Works, based on the designs of Clarence "Kelly" Johnson. The A-12 was produced from 1962 to 1964, and was in operation from 1963 until 1968.

Plans for the Navy's A-12 combat aircraft called for incorporating more advanced stealthy characteristics than were used in the F-117A, as well as significantly greater payload capabilities. The...