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    The document summarizes the Lockheed U-2 and TR-1 aircraft. It describes the various models from the original U-2 in 1955 to later TR-1 variants, providing details on manufacturers, production numbers, and conversions. Over 100 U-2s and TR-1s were produced for reconnaissance roles with the US Air Force and NASA. The aircraft remain in service today conducting intelligence missions nearly 60 years after the first flight.

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    LOCKHEED U-2 / TR-1


    U-2 / TR-1 SERVICE

    The Lockheed Aircraft Corp., Burbank, California, USA


    Manufacturer: (In 1977, became Lockheed Corp.)
    (Designed by Lockheed "Skunk" Works)
    Model: CL-282
    Designations: U-2; TR-1; ER-2
    Name: Dragon Lady (unofficial)
    First official flight: (U-2) 01/08/1955
    Factory production period: 1954 - 1968, 1979 - 1989
    Primary service period: 1956 - present
    Last official flight: Still in service

    U-2 / TR-1 VARIANTS

    1955 Model CL-282 U-2 1


    ? Model CL-282 U-2A 43
    ? Model CL-282 U-2B 5
    ? Model CL-282 U-2D 5 Total: 054

    1967 Model CL-282 U-2R 12 Total: 012

    1981 Model CL-282 ER-2 1


    1981 Model CL-282 TR-1A 33
    1983 Model CL-282 TR-1B 3 Total: 037
    Grand Total: 103

    U-2 / TR-1 PRODUCTION


    U-2
    Prototype single-engined, strategic
    reconnaissance aircraft for USAF and CIA.
    Utility designation used for security with
    non-standard serial number.
    Produced 1954 - 1955
    Lockheed Burbank, California (LO)

    001 341 Total: 001

    U-2A
    As U-2, production version with
    engine upgrade. Several used for
    CIA ops with civil regs.
    Produced
    Lockheed Burbank, California (LO)

    56-6675 / 56-6681 342 / 348

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    56-6683 / 56-6689 350 / 356


    56-6691 / 56-6700 358 / 367
    56-6702 / 56-6713 369 / 380
    56-6715 / 56-6720 382 / 387
    56-6722 389 Total: 043

    U-2B
    As U-2A, engine upgrade. Several
    used for CIA ops with civil regs.
    Produced
    Lockheed Burbank, California (LO)

    56-6682, 56-6690 349, 357


    56-6701, 56-6714 368, 381
    56-6721 388 Total: 005

    U-2D
    As U-2B, high-altitude version, second
    non-raised cockpit for observer.
    3 U-2C also upgraded to this standard.
    Produced
    Lockheed Burbank, California (LO)

    56-6951 / 56-6955 391 / 395 Total: 005

    U-2R
    As U-2A, redesigned longer fuselage
    and nose, large wing pods, higher
    weights, equipment upgrade.
    Produced 1967 - 1968
    Lockheed Burbank, California (LO)

    68-10329 / 68-10340 051 / 062 Total: 012


    13 additional airframes cancelled.

    ER-2
    As U-2R, research version for NASA
    with non-standard designation ER:
    Earth Resource.
    Produced 1979 - 1981
    Lockheed Palmdale, California

    80-1063
    Delivered to: 063 Total: 001
    (NASA) N706NA, later to: 806

    TR-1A
    As U-2R, reconn. equipment upgrade,
    various improvements. Non-standard
    designation of TR: Tactical Reconnaissance.
    Redesignated as U-2R in 1992.
    2 later to NASA as ER-2, N708NA, N809NA.
    Produced
    Lockheed Palmdale, California

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    80-1066 / 80-1090 066 / 090


    80-1092 / 80-1099 092 / 099 Total: 033
    13 additional airframes cancelled.

    TR-1B
    As TR-1A, 2-seater trainers.
    Redesignated as U-2RT in 1992.
    Produced
    Lockheed Palmdale, California

    80-1064, 80-1065 064, 065


    80-1091 091 Total: 003

    Grand Total: 103

    U-2 / TR-1 CONVERSIONS


    USAF

    WU-2A 2 U-2A, high-altitude atmospheric research conversions.


    13 U-2A / 3 U-2B, ELINT upgrades in dorsal canoe, larger air
    U-2C 16 intakes, slightly longer nose. 3 later upgraded to U-2D standard.
    2 to NASA in 1971 as N708NA, N709NA.
    (U-2F) 2 U-2C, refuelling receptacle fitted.
    (U-2G) 2 U-2C, arrestor hook fitted for carrier landings.
    U-2CT 2 1 U-2C / 1 U-2D, 2-seater trainer with second raised cockpit.
    WU-2D 3 U-2D, high-altitude atmospheric research conversions.
    (JU-2D) 1 WU-2D, temporary conversion for tests.
    U-2E 18 U-2A / U-2B, advanced ECM equipment for CIA ops.
    U-2S 22 U-2R, 1994, life-extension program, engine upgrade.
    U-2ST 3 U-2RT, 1994, life-extension program, engine upgrade.
    (TU-2S) 3 Redesignation of U-2ST.

    US Navy

    U-2R, 1973, temporary test-bed for ocean surveillance role.


    U-2EPX 2
    EPX: Electronic Patrol, Experimental.

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