English Electric Lightning

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fighter_aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Eurofighter_Typhoon
gptkbp:armament cannons
missiles
gptkbp:combat_radius 1,000 km
gptkbp:crew gptkb:1
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1992
gptkbp:design gptkb:Sir_Frederick_Page
gptkbp:design_date 1950s
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Avon
gptkb:Bristol_Siddeley_Olympus
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1954
gptkb:1959
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 3,000 liters
gptkbp:height 4.57 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label English Electric Lightning
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1960
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle landing gear
gptkbp:length 16.76 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:English_Electric
gptkbp:max_speed 2,200 km/h
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Lightning
gptkbp:notable_features advanced avionics
high maneuverability
advanced radar systems
iconic design
supersonic speed
high thrust-to-weight ratio
high altitude performance
twin-engine design
twin vertical stabilizers
combat proven
high rate of climb
short takeoff distance
high speed interception
vertical takeoff capability
air-to-air combat capability
interception of bombers
used in Cold War
gptkbp:number_built 337
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:1961
gptkb:1988
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1988
gptkbp:role air superiority
interceptor
gptkbp:service_ceiling 60,000 ft
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Panavia_Tornado
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:variant F.1
F.2
F.3
gptkbp:wingspan 10.67 m
delta wings
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:Douglas_Bader
gptkb:No._39_Squadron_RFC
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4