Long before the world knew the SR-71, there was the A-12—a stealth jet so secret, it operated in the shadows. Designed by Lockheed’s legendary Skunk Works team, the A-12 was faster, higher-flying, and ...
Summary and Key Points: The A-12 Oxcart, a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft developed by Lockheed's Skunk Works for the CIA, preceded the renowned SR-71 Blackbird.Entering service in 1967 ...