English Electric

English Electric Lightning

Interceptor

  • First flight1954
  • Introduction11 July 1960 (frontline service)
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built337
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
1
Length
55 ft 3 in
Wingspan
34 ft 10 in
Height
19 ft 7 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
Mach 2.27 (1,500 mph+ at 40,000 ft)
Range
738 nmi
Service ceiling
60,000 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
2 × Rolls-Royce Avon 301R afterburning turbojet engines (12,690 lbf / 16,360 lbf with afterburner)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 2× 30 mm ADEN cannon; Hardpoints: 2 × forward fuselage, 2 × overwing pylon stations