English Electric Lightning

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English Electric Lightning (later BAC Lightning) - a British supersonic fighter aircraft from the 1960s, produced at English Electric (from 1960 British Aircraft Corporation) and 339 units built. It was the first British fighter capable of reaching twice the speed of sound (Mach 2)
Dimensions:

Length: 14.53 m (excluding Pitot tube)
Wingspan: 10.61 m
Height: 5.97 m
Wing Area: 44.08 m²
Weights:

Empty Weight: 14,061 kg
Normal Takeoff Weight: 18,117 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 20,412 kg
Speeds:

Maximum Speed: 2,415 km/h (2.27 Mach)
Cruising Speed: 958 km/h
Performance:

Service Ceiling: 18,000 m
Range: 1,287 km (with underbelly tank)

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