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Lockheed A-12 Article 121

Article 121 was the first A-12 built at Lockheed Skunk Works for Project OXCART. It made an unofficial, unannounced maiden flight on 26 April 1962 with interim J75 engines, followed by the first official A-12 flight on 30 April 1962.

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Aliases
Article 121A-12 121A-12 first aircraft60-6924
Name
Lockheed A-12 Article 121
Status
retired

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Description
Article 121 was the first A-12 built at Lockheed Skunk Works for Project OXCART. It made an unofficial, unannounced maiden flight on 26 April 1962 with interim J75 engines, followed by the first official A-12 flight on 30 April 1962.
First Flight Date
1962-04-26
Manufacturer
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Creation Time
August 5, 2026 at 02:11:02 UTC
Updated Time
August 5, 2026 at 02:11:02 UTC

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Serial Number
60-6924
Vehicle Code
Article 121