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What aircraft program did Allen Dulles oversee?

  • Lockheed U-2

  • Boeing 707

  • SR-71 Blackbird

  • B-52 Stratofortress

Answer

The Lockheed U-2, a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, was overseen by Allen Dulles, former Director of Central Intelligence. Developed by Lockheed's famed Skunk Works, the U-2's design prioritized altitude performance over speed and armament, enabling it to soar above enemy airspace for crucial surveillance missions during the Cold War and beyond.
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