English Electric Lightning F.2
UK-weather supersonic fighter entered service in 1960, the first flight took place in August 4 1954 of serially - 4 April 1957, the plane had several modifications, including a double.
Powerplant: two turbojet engines «Rolls Royse». Avon 301 5990 kg of thrust without afterburner, 7530 kg - with afterburner.
English Electric Lightning F.2 photo
The performance characteristics of the aircraft, "Lightning":
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Wingspan, m 10,62
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Aircraft Length m 16,84
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Height, m 6,40
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Wing area, m2 35,31
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Launch weight, kg 19 000
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The maximum speed, km / h 2450 (M = 2,3)
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Ceiling, m 18 300
English Electric Lightning F.2 photo
Armament:
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two or four guns (30-mm);
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Two missiles "air - air"
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or forty-eight unguided rockets (caliber 50 mm).
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There are other types of weapons and combinations.