Herpa Wings Lockheed U-2S Dragon Lady US Air Force 80-1084 (1:200) HA573504

Lockheed U-2S Dragon Lady US Air Force 80-1084 (1:200)

The Lockheed U-2 has served as a vital reconnaissance aircraft since its debut in 1956—nearly 70 years ago. Still in active service, the modern U-2 remains a crucial asset for intelligence gathering and surveillance within the U.S. armed forces. Designed as a highly modular and flexible platform, the U-2 can be equipped with a wide range of sensors and cameras fitted within its fuselage and underwing pods, depending on mission requirements. This 1:200 scale model is the first to depict the aircraft with a mission-specific configuration featuring the large radome mounted along the spine—part of the satellite communications system known as Senior Span. This system enables real-time transmission of collected intelligence data via satellite to command centres around the globe, beyond line-of-sight.

Features:

• 1:200 scale model of the Lockheed U-2 reconnaissance aircraft
• Depicts modular mission configuration with Senior Span satellite comms pod
• Highly detailed representation of the iconic U-2 “Dragon Lady”
• Flexible platform capable of carrying various sensors and cameras
• Used by the U.S. military for strategic reconnaissance and intelligence gathering
• Senior Span system allows instant global data transmission beyond line-of-sight
• Celebrates nearly 70 years of U-2 service history