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