Javelin FAW.2

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fighter aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:Gloster_Javelin_FAW.2
gptkb:Gloster_Javelin
gptkb:delta_wing
gptkb:FAW.2
twin-engine jet
combat aircraft
defensive interceptor
gptkbp:armament air-to-air missiles
4 × 30 mm ADEN cannons
gptkbp:avionics radar equipped
gptkbp:built 425
1947-1951
gptkbp:cockpit two-seat tandem
gptkbp:crew gptkb:John_Derry
2
pilot and navigator
gptkbp:decommissioned 1991
gptkbp:design twin-engine
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Avon
gptkbp:engineType turbojet
gptkbp:firstFlight 1951
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 3,785 L
gptkbp:hasExperienceIn 1,000 km
gptkbp:height 4.57 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Javelin FAW.2
gptkbp:introduced 1956
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 16.76 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Gloster_Aircraft_Company
gptkbp:maximum_speed 1,000 km/h
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 20,865 kg
gptkbp:nickname Javelin
gptkbp:operationalRange 1,500 km
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:passenger_traffic 3,000 kg
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:retired 1968
gptkbp:retirementYear replacement by newer aircraft
gptkbp:role interceptor
all-weather fighter
gptkbp:service_ceiling 15,240 m
gptkbp:serviceHistory served_in_the_Cold_War
gptkbp:squadrons No. 44 Squadron RAF
No. 60 Squadron RAF
gptkbp:successor gptkb:English_Electric_Lightning
gptkbp:takeoffDistance 1,200 m
1,000 m
gptkbp:team air superiority
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Javelin_FAW.4
gptkb:Javelin_FAW.1
gptkb:Javelin_FAW.3
gptkbp:wingspan 15.24 m