The story
The U-2 cruises at 70,000 feet — so high pilots wear pressure suits. Still has no replacement after 70 years.
Fun fact
U-2 pilots must eat a high-protein, low-residue diet before flights because bathrooms at 70,000 feet are complicated.
Quick answers
How do you identify a U-2 Dragon Lady?
Enormous wingspan on a slender fuselage (like a powered glider). Bicycle landing gear. Flies at 70,000+ feet.
What does a U-2 Dragon Lady sound like?
Single F118 turbofan at extreme altitude — you won't hear it, but if you do, it's a faint whistle.
How fast is the U-2 Dragon Lady?
Top speed is 410 kts.
How far can the U-2 Dragon Lady fly?
Range is about 6,090 nmi.
How big is the U-2 Dragon Lady?
It is 63 ft 0 in long and 103 ft 0 in across the wings.
When did the U-2 Dragon Lady first fly?
Its first flight was in 1955.
How many U-2 Dragon Ladys have been built?
104 built.
What do crews call the U-2 Dragon Lady?
The Dragon Lady.
How rare is a U-2 Dragon Lady in Bogey?
LEGENDARY. The top tier. Spotters plan trips around a catch like this. Your first U-2 Dragon Lady catch is worth 1,000 points.
