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Old 8th Feb 2010, 15:32
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ENGLISH ELECTRIC LIGHTNING

History
Not since the era of the Spitfire, has any single aircraft captured the hearts and imaginations of fighter pilots like the English Electric Lightning. Undoubtedly Britain’s most charismatic and best-loved jet fighter, this supersonic cold war jet interceptor is powered by Rolls Royce Avon 302 afterburning turbojet engines and is capable of supersonic performance in most flight conditions.

The Lightning is known for its vertical climb performance and it still holds a number of world climb-to-altitude records. It is capable of Mach 2.2 (1500 m.p.h.) and an initial climb rate of 50,000 feet per minute.


In South Africa Thunder City operates the last two serviceable twin engined two-seater (side-by-side) supersonic cold war jet-interceptor Lightnings in the world, together with two single seater F6 that is primarily used for aerobatic displays at air shows.

This jet legend aircraft will change you forever – just as your perception of the earth will change when you see its curvature. Especially after climbing to 50,000 feet - in one minute!

Powerplant
Two 16,300 lb. After burning Rolls Royce Avon 30201 turbojets
Weights
Max. take-off 18,900 kg (41,700 lb.)
Maximum velocity
Mach 2 at 15,000 feet
Dimensions Wing span
10.61m
Length
16.84m
Height
5.97m
Crew
2
Ceiling
60,000 feet plus

From Thunder City's website. If you've got the money, sonny.
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