English Electric Lightning F6 UK - Royal Air Force ZU-BEY
- Manufacturer:
- English Electric
- Type / Model:
- Lightning
- Registration:
- ZU-BEY
- Colour Scheme:
- UK - Royal Air Force
- Location:
- Ysterplaat, South Africa
- Photographer:
- Gerard Griessel
- Date Taken:
- 19/09/2008
- Image ID:
- #227891
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 3000 x 2000
- Image Description:
- The English Electric Lightning was truly a sight to behold at Airshows in South Africa a few years ago. This former RAF example, XP693, was restored to flying condition in 2006, but only ever flew until 2009, when Thunder City ceased operations after the fatal crash of another Lightning in their fleet. XP693 has a rich history, and acted as the chase plane for the Tornado project. This aircraft still sits in Thunder City's hangar at Cape Town International Airport, awaiting the day she flies again.
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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 | |
| Engine Variations | ||
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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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