Lockheed D-21

The Lockheed D-21 was an American Mach 3+ reconnaissance drone. The D-21 was initially designed to be launched off the back of its M-21 carrier aircraft a variant of the Lockheed A-12 aircraft. Development began in October 1962. Originally known by the Lockheed designation Q-12 the drone was intended for reconnaissance missions deep into enemy airspace.

* Lockheed D-21/M-21, a 1962 American Mach 3+ reconnaissance drone * Allis-Chalmers D Series * D21 road (Croatia), a state road 1
The Lockheed D-21 mach 3+ reconnaissance drone was intended to be air-launched from the back of the mach 3 M-21 interceptor.2
The Lockheed D-21 was a Mach 3+ reconnaissance drone that began development in October 1962.3
D-21/M-21The Lockheed D-21 was an American Mach 3+ reconnaissance drone.4
Lockheed D-21 Mach 3+ recon drone (“Tagboard”) with SR-71 in the background Lockheed D-21 “Tagboard” 5
The Lockheed D-21 Tagboard was a Mach 3+ reconnaissance drone that began development in October 1962.6
A Lockheed D-21 drone Joe Logon under a CC Licence Little noticed is the fact that the State Department has been operating drones in Iraq since 7
Panel #6: Lockheed D-21 Drone Photo, Click for full size By Michael Kindig, April 27, 2002 6.8

Made by Lockheed Corporation.

It is the successor of the Lockheed A-12 .

Although powered by ramjets rather than Sir Frank Whittles gas turbine, the two unmanned Lockheed D-21 drones on show at Brockworth were easily the models most talked about by visitors! Although powered by ramjets rather than Sir Frank Whittles gas 9
From Wikipedia: The Lockheed D-21 was a Mach 3+ reconnaissance drone. The drone was originally designed to be launched off the back of its A-12-based M-21 aircraft.10
An extremely rare and exotic Lockheed D-21 drone is the newest addition to the continually expanding collection of aircraft at the Grissom Air Museum.11
Lockheed D-21/M-21 Lockheed Corporation Aircraft Types Places & Travel picture Lockheed D-21/M-21 - 12
Lockheed D-21-B Recon Drone The Lockheed D-21 (Project Tagboard) was an unmanned or "drone" aircraft designed to carry out high-speed, high-altitude strategic reconnaissance 13
The Lockheed D-21 was a reconnaissance drone capable of supersonic flight well above Mach 3, and was originally designed to be launched off the back of its A-12-based 14
The Lockheed D-21 was an American Mach 3+ reconnaissance drone. Lockheed DC-130 The Lockheed DC-130 is a variant of C-130 Hercules, designed for drone control.15
More Users
United States Air Force
Developed From
Lockheed A-12
Predecessor
Lockheed A-12
Status
Retired
in museums
Lists
* List of military aircraft of the United States* List of Lockheed aircraft
Manufacturer
Lockheed Corporation
Number Built
38
Related
* Lockheed A-12* Lockheed YF-12* Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
First Flight
22
Retired
1971
Primary user
Central Intelligence Agency
Introduced
1969
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Category
Black projects
Lockheed aircraft
Parasite aircraft
Ramjet-powered aircraft
Stealth aircraft
UAVs and drones of the United States
United States military reconnaissance aircraft 1960-1969

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