Lightning F Mk.1/1A UK - Royal Air Force
- Manufacturer:
- English Electric
- Type / Model:
- Lightning
- Colour Scheme:
- UK - Royal Air Force
- Location:
- Coltishall, United Kingdom
- Photographer:
- Kieron Collection
- Date Taken:
- 01/01/1962
- Image ID:
- #159175
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 2500 x 1772
- Image Description:
- 74 Squadron became the first RAF operational unit to receive the Lightning F.1 in June 1960. Initial deliveries of the first three jets were to Leconfield before the squadron transferred to Coltishall later that year. The unit later converted to the F.3 in April 1964.
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Aircraft Data
The English Electric Lightning was a British built supersonic jet fighter aircraft of the Cold War era operated by the Royal Air Force and Royal Saudi Air Force and Kuwait Air Force
The prototype aircraft were known as the P.1. The First Lightning was delivered to the RAF in 1960 as the F1. Various upgrades and modifications resulted over the years which resulted in many versions.
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1954 | 337 | 3 | 1 | 0 - 0 |
Power
| Engine Count | 2 | |
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Dimensions
| Length | 16.84 m. 55 ft. 3 in. |
| Wing Span |
10.62 m.
34 ft. 10 in.
Lightning F6 |
| Height |
6.05 m.
19 ft. 10 in.
Lightning F6 |
| Empty Weight |
12730 kg.
28040 lbs.
Lightning F6 |
| Max Weight |
18932 kg.
41700 lbs.
Lightning F6 |
Performance
| Max Speed |
2414 kph
1500 mph
Lightning F6 |
| Cruise Speed |
1609 kph
1000 mph
Lightning F6 |
| Ceiling | 18288 m. 60000 ft. |
| Normal Range |
1482
800
nm
km.
Lightning F6 |
| Max Range |
2889
1560
nm
km.
Lightning F6 |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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