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What is the English Electric Lightning?One of the world’s fastest and most capable supersonic interceptor fighters:
It has a greater than 1:1 power-to-weight ratio. It was the primary air defense fighter for the UK from 1960 until 1988, intercepting Soviet bombers on a daily basis. The Lightning was the first and only supersonic all-British fighter/interceptor. Its unique design features two turbojets mounted one above the other in the fuselage with reheat units at the aft end. The single- or dual-seat cockpit is located on top of the nose intake. The two-seat trainer features a side-by-side arrangement that actually increased performance. Lightning Specifications
Length: 55'-3" Wingspan: 34'-10" 60° Swept-Back Wing Height: 19'-7" Empty Weight: 25,000lbs Engines: 2 Rolls Royce Avon 302s Engine thrust: 16,360 lbs. each Number of crew: 1 (2 in trainer) |
