he Lockheed U2 is an American reconnaissance aircraft, used primarily in the 1970s. Please consult the internet for information on this aircraft and then answer the following question.

Question

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This aircraft is a typical example of an aircraft flying:

Low and slow

Low and fast

High and slow

High and fast

Answer 1

The Lockheed U-2 is a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft designed to fly at very high altitudes while gathering intelligence. Therefore, the correct answer would be:

High and slow.

Despite being capable of flying at high speeds, its primary operational profile involves flying at high altitudes (around 70,000 feet) and relatively slow speeds compared to faster jet aircraft.