Folland Midge

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft low-wing
jet fighter
trainer
gptkbp:armament cannons
gptkbp:cockpit single-seat
gptkbp:controls elevators
ailerons
rudder
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:crew 1
gptkbp:decommissioned 1970s
gptkbp:design swept wings
advanced trainer
S._H._Folland
gptkbp:engineType turbojet
gptkbp:firstFlight 1954
gptkbp:firstGeneration 1956
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 1,500 liters
gptkbp:height 2.54 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Folland Midge
gptkbp:influenced later_British_jet_trainers
gptkbp:landingGear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 8.38 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Folland_Aircraft
gptkbp:maximumDepth 1,000 kg
gptkbp:maxSpeed 1,000 km/h
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 2,500 kg
gptkbp:nickname Midge
gptkbp:notableFeature compact size
high speed
lightweight construction
advanced avionics
agility
high maneuverability
easy handling
short takeoff and landing capabilities
high thrust-to-weight ratio
good visibility
low stall speed
gptkbp:numberBuilt approximately 100
gptkbp:operationalHistory used in training and evaluation
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:productionLocation gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:productionYears 1954-1956
gptkbp:range 1,500 km
gptkbp:relatedAircraft gptkb:Folland_Gnat
gptkbp:retired 1960s
gptkbp:role fighter aircraft
gptkbp:services 12,000 m
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Folland_Gnat
gptkbp:variant Folland_Midge_T.1
gptkbp:weight 1,500 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 8.23 m