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Updated: 27 Mar 05
Full Official Name: Electric Lightning
Manufacturer: English Electric
Major variants:
Role: point-defence interceptor
Crew: .
In-service: .
Withdrawn:
Operated by: (Sqns with Lincolnshire connection only)
History
The Lightning was the only fighter designed and built in the United Kingdom which was capable of speeds in excess of Mach 2.0 which also saw service with the RAF.
Design
Swept-wing, moveable tailplane.
Engines
2.
Armaments
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Performance
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Combat radius
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