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Lightning P.1B
English Electric · UK
The P.1B was the pre-production version of the Lightning, featuring the iconic "staggered" engine layout where one engine sat above the other. This allowed for a very slim fuselage while providing immense power, making it a premier Cold War interceptor.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1957 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,415 km/h (Mach 2.27) |
| Range | 1,290 km |
| Ceiling | 18,000 m |
| Engines | 2x Rolls-Royce Avon 200R turbojets |
Armament & Payload
2x 30mm ADEN cannons; 2x de Havilland Firestreak missiles.
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KC-135A Stratotanker →
Fighter
Lightning P.1B
English Electric · UK
The P.1B was the pre-production version of the Lightning, featuring the iconic "staggered" engine layout where one engine sat above the other. This allowed for a very slim fuselage while providing immense power, making it a premier Cold War interceptor.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1957 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,415 km/h (Mach 2.27) |
| Range | 1,290 km |
| Ceiling | 18,000 m |
| Engines | 2x Rolls-Royce Avon 200R turbojets |
Armament & Payload
2x 30mm ADEN cannons; 2x de Havilland Firestreak missiles.