Lockheed U-2 vs. Taylorcraft L-2 Grasshopper

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Lockheed U-2 versus Taylorcraft L-2 Grasshopper
19.2 m 63 ft 0 in length 6.89 m 22 ft 7 in
4.8 m 15 ft 9 in height 2.13 m 7 ft
32 m 105 ft wingspan 10.67 m 35 ft
1 × General Electric F118-101 engines 1 x Continental O-170-3 piston engine
17,000 lbf (76 kN) thrust per engine Approximately 65 hp
17,000 lbf (76 kN) total thrust Approximately 65 hp
18,144 kg 40,000 lb MTOW 1,220 lb 553 kg
6,090 nm 11,278 km range 306 km 165 nm
475 mph 764 km/h cruise speed 65 mph 105 km/h
capacity Pilot and observer
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.