The English Electric Lightning was Britain's first supersonic jet fighter. But it was more than just a test-bed plane designed to break the sound barrier; it's also a plane with a long and storied ...
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88,000 feet and Mach 2.27: The Lightning’s extreme performance
The English Electric Lightning evolved from the F1 into the longer-ranged F6, pairing extraordinary acceleration with severe fuel limits and demanding handling. It could reach 36,000 feet in under ...
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