The U-2’s challenging flight characteristics and fragility - TopicsExpress



          

The U-2’s challenging flight characteristics and fragility resulted in the deaths of four Agency pilots: Wilburn S. Rose, Frank G. Grace, Howard Carey, and Eugene “Buster” Edens. Because of the high speed and altitude, pilots had to keep the aircraft at a slightly nose-up position. A drop in the nose position (even as slight as a degree) could cause the plane to gain speed dramatically, which could ultimately lead to the aircraft breaking apart. #U2Week
Posted on: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 00:35:00 +0000

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