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Updated:
27 Mar 05
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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Withdrawn: Operated by: (Sqns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)
5 Sqn, 11
Sqn, 29 Sqn,
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
.
Performance
.
Combat radius
.
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