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Old 17th Jun 2019, 12:30
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Originally Posted by ACW599
Was it ever established how fast the Lightning was at low level?
WIWOL, book limit was 650, test limit 700, design limit 750 + ; achievable without reheat.
As I recall high-speed low level was limited by lack of nose down trim; possible effects of missile wings / pylon generating lift.

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