BAC Lightning

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:British_Aircraft_Corporation
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
distinctive appearance
influenced future designs
defensive and offensive missions
twin-boom
gptkbp:armament missiles
gptkbp:avionics advanced for its time
gptkbp:combat_role air superiority
gptkbp:controls fly-by-wire
gptkbp:crew extensive
1-2
gptkbp:debut_year 1960s
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:design gptkb:Sir_Frederick_Page
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Avon
gptkbp:engine_type twin-engine
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1959
gptkb:1961
gptkb:1988
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,500 l
gptkbp:historical_significance Cold War era interceptor
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label BAC Lightning
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1960
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 17.4 m
18.3 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:British_Aircraft_Corporation
gptkbp:max_speed Mach 2.0
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 30,000 lb
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Lightning
gptkbp:notable_event 1970s incidents
gptkbp:number_built 220
gptkbp:operational_range 1,000 km
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1988
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:1988
gptkbp:role interceptor
gptkbp:seating_capacity 8,000 lb
gptkbp:service_ceiling 60,000 ft
gptkbp:services 1960-1988
gptkbp:stealth_features limited
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Eurofighter_Typhoon
gptkbp:variant F.6
F.1
F.2
F.3
gptkbp:wingspan 10.7 m