English electric designed an innovative high performance interceptor concept, designated as p. Its purpose is to provide an increase in thrust, usually for supersonic flight, takeoff, and combat situations. English electric lightning modelers online reference cybermodeler online. English electric lightning technical data and discussion thread seeing as the lightning is confirmed to be coming at some point in 1. See more ideas about lightning, fighter jets and military aircraft.
It was designed, developed, and manufactured by english electric, which was subsequently absorbed by the newly formed british aircraft corporation. Twinengine rollsroyce avon 301 afterburning turbojets sweepwing, single seat, supersonic fighter. For twenty nine years it thundered over british skies as a brutish deterrent to wouldbe attackers. The lightning was renowned for its capabilities as an interceptor. The english electric supersonic interceptor wg760, piloted by roland. Feb 06, 2011 english electric lightning and tsr2 duration. It was used by the royal air force for the cold war and by air forces of kuwait and saudi arabia.
Bac lightningthis raf 35 mm footage shows how the royal air force pilots use to fly lightnings. Msi r5870 lightning graphics card radeon hd 5870 1 gb overview and full product specs on cnet. Look inside an english electric lightning fighter jet. The english electric lightning is a fighter aircraft that served as an interceptor during the 1960s, the 1970s and into the late 1980s. Oct 04, 2012 the lightning is the first all british supersonic jet fighter aircraft, which has its roots in the cold war period, when there was a fear of russian bombers flying at extremely high altitudes and the need to be able to counter that threat. The charged air of english skies ripped apart by riveted lunacy. The english electric lightning was an impressive engineering feat for the british people. English electric lightning f6 military aircraft xplane. Otherwise, just click the download for mobile button below. The english electric lightning is a supersonic jet fighter aircraft of the cold war era, noted for its great speed. English electric lightning at farnborough air show, approx 1964. It was designed and manufactured by english electric, who were subsequently integrated into the unified british aircraft corporation, after which point the aircraft was marketed as the bac lightning.
It is the only allbritish mach 2 fighter aircraft and was the first aircraft in the world capable of supercruise. Mk5 zubbd we are delighted to be acting on behalf of thunder city aircraft company pty limited in the sale of their fleet of hunters, buccaneers and lightnings. It comes with nine liveries, accurate modeling, all 3d instruments, realistic brake chute and much more. The first of three lightning packages, this set features two unique 2d panels and virtual cockpits and three aircraft models. English electric lightning jet english electric lightning jet engine startup, idle full power, shutdown sound set. The bristolsiddeley rollsroyce olympus was fitted with reheat for the tsr2. English electric lightning technical data and discussion. This is the english electric lightning listing page, here you can download the plan, article and see the main thumbnail and extra images. English electric lightning t 5 this twinengined all weather interceptor was designed to go very high and very fast, much like moscows mig25. The resulting aircraft from this development became the lightning.
Lightning is a british supersonic fighter manufactured by english electric and first flying on april 4, 1957 it was actually deployed in 1960. Mar 11, 2019 the english electric lightning was an impressive engineering feat for the british people. An english electric lightning during a reheat afterburner. Afterburning is achieved by injecting additional fuel into the jet pipe downstream of i. Msi r5870 lightning graphics card radeon hd 5870 1 gb. When it entered service, in 1959, it was the most formidable fighter in the world.
English electric lightning mk i imperial war museums. Rclander lighting and afterburner system update dear all, i would like to inform you that our lighting and afterburner system is already updated several difference size to be able fitted our full range models also cover all kind from 64mm to 90mm size jets respectively. Lightning climbtoheight records archive pprune forums. Maker english electric bac first flight 1957 introduction 1959. Com aerosoft english electric lightning f3 updated. Renowned for its capabilities as an interceptor, raf pilots described it. The lightning is the first all british supersonic jet fighter aircraft, which has its roots in the cold war period, when there was a fear of russian bombers flying at extremely high altitudes and the need to be able to counter that threat. The english electric lightning is a supersonic fighter aircraft of the cold war era. M61 vulcan 20m gatling cannon rocket firing f14 tomcat jet. Download this wallpaper 720x1280 militarymcdonnell douglas f15e strike eagle 720x1280 for all your phones and tablets. Alphasim releases ee lightning fly away simulation. If you want to fly at mach 2 200 mph on the model, just fit a more powerful engine wings, tails. An afterburner or a reheat is a component present on some jet engines, mostly those used on military supersonic aircraft.
An update of the english electric lightning t5 by alphasim. Ian black flew this overpowered monster for the royal air force in. Powerplant, 2 x rollsroyce avon 301r afterburning turbojets 16,000lb with ab. The lightning was designed, developed, and manufactured by english electric, which was later absorbed by the newlyformed british aircraft corporation. English electric lightning technical resource cockpit. Large scale english electric lightning max afterburner. English electric lighting f3s, 1968 aviation image, air. Updates the flight dynamics, adds a panel, adds afterburner effects and a white nav light. The english electric lightning supersonic fighter jet designed in the united. English electric lightning olaf haacks english electric lightning.
Here is the english electric lightning modelers online reference onestop resource for photos, kits, details, and references. The english electric lightning is a british supersonic cold war jet. The jet is powered by the rolls royce avon afterburning turbojet engines. The english electric lightning is a british mach 2 capable fighter interceptor aircraft. The chief executive of thunder city, mike beachy head, said spectators could expect to see the english electric lightning fighter point its nose to the heavens and basically disappear. It remains the only ukdesignedandbuilt fighter capable of mach 2. Although proposed, the sea lightning faw1 was never built. The english electric lightning was designed in the late 1950 s as an. Starting with the rear bulkhead and martin baker mk4bsc ejection seats and then the instrument panel. Get the only allbritish mach 2 fighter in seven raf liveries along with an export f. Classic jets south africaenglish electric lightning.
The downsides are that it has very little fuel and a limited armament. English electric lightning plans free download aerofred. It still holds some of the worlds climb to altitude records. The lightning was designed, developed, and manufactured by english electric, which was later absorbed by the newlyformed british aircraft. Options ag1 navigation lights ag2 landing lights ag3 afterburner. English electric lightning, new corgi aviation archive. The english electric lightning was a supersonic jet fighter aircraft of the cold war era. Unlike anything else its two avon engines were stacked one on top of the other. Twinengine rollsroyce avon 301 afterburning turbojets sweepwing, singleseat, supersonic fighter.
The lightning was used by the royal air force raf and. The english electric lightning is a supersonic jet fighter aircraft of the cold war era, noted for its great speed and unpainted metal exterior finish. Using the best components and industryleading design technologies, msi lightning graphics cards have been at the top of the overclocking world for years. The english electric lightning continued in service with the raf until 1988 and. The english electric lightning was designed in the late 1950s as an interceptor. This system was designed and developed jointly by bristol siddeley and solar of san diego. The lightning was the only allbritish mach 2 fighter aircraft. The english electric lightning is a british supersonic cold war jet fighter and remains to date one of the few british domestically built aircraft, capable of reaching mach 2.
The english electric lightning was the first and subsequently only allbritish supersonic fighter aircraft. The ferociously fast and much missed lightning comes to fsx in this awesome package developed by aeroplane heaven. Bac lightning this raf 35 mm footage shows how the royal air force pilots use to fly lightnings. The english electric lightning later the bac lightning was a supersonic british fighter aircraft of the cold war era. An english electric lightning during a reheat afterburner test. This is an update of the english electric lightning t5 by alphasim. This class of aircraft had to have great speed and even better climb speed to intercept the russian bombers before they could reach their targets. Mar 02, 2020 the english electric lightning is a british supersonic cold war jet fighter and remains to date one of the few british domestically built aircraft, capable of reaching mach 2. The english electric lightning continued in service with the raf until 1988 and some 337 aircraft were built in its 34 year history. English electric lightning ysterplaat airshow20060923. Now available from aerosoft for fsx and prepar3d is a major update to their english electric lightning f3. Zubbd is one of three lightnings we have listed and is a twoseat t. English electric bac lightning singleseat supersonic. Three words which sit so beautifully together ignoring the tautology of electric lightning.
West australian c class diesel locomotive c1702, built by english electric in the same period as the lightning. Status out of service primary user royal air force. The lightnings optimum climb profile required the use of afterburners during takeoff. If you want to fly at mach 2 200 mph on the model, just fit a more powerful engine wings, tails, and fin unplug for transport. Mar 07, 2012 english electric lightning twilight afterburner run. It has extremely good acceleration and climb rate, as well as reportedly being very manoeuvrable. New addition to the raf section the english electric lightning f. Advanced cooling, cutting edge features and a premium quality experience make it the best choice for those looking for top level performance. English electric made several proposals for other lightning variants. The famous british mach 2 fighter of the 1960s scale 17. Back in 1988 we saw the last two lightnings leave at the end of the show a sight and sound never forgotten. The english electric lightning was the most exciting jet fighter ever created.
The english electric lightning is a fighter that served as an interceptor from. The english electric lightning is a fighter aircraft that served as an interceptor during the 1960s. Video large scale english electric lightning max afterburner. Capable of mach2, the lightning climbs 50,000 feet per minute and features sidebyside seating. She was the first and only mach 2capable platform ever developed for the island nation and itself the fastest british fighter of all time, the last aircraft to be designed solely by a british aviation firm, the first aircraft to be designed with direct pilot input, the first aircraft to utilize. Rclander lighting and afterburner system update rc groups. Other military operators included the kuwait air force and the royal saudi air force. English electric lightning twilight afterburner run. Jun 23, 2017 west australian c class diesel locomotive c1702, built by english electric in the same period as the lightning. It was very much the spitfire of the cold war, the only aircraft every wouldbe pilot wanted to fly.
English electric lightning landing at filton, bristol, england, 1964. Fs2004 english electric lightning t5 update download view name. War thunder pilots may look forward to the arrival of the long awaited and much anticipated lightning, coming soon to the game with update 1. English electric lightning bae systems international. If you are on mobile, then try requesting the mobile version of the site. Just flight f6 english electric lightning for fsx aircraft. English electric lightning f1 crashes in a farmers field. You can now buy a supersonic fighter jet on gumtree. English electric lightning wikipedia republished wiki 2. English electric lightning bae systems united kingdom. F4 phantom jet f4 phantom jet startup, idle full power, shutdown sound set. Enjoying continuous frontline service with the raf for nearly 30 years, the supersonic english electric lightning jet was the spitfire of its era and the last of a special breed of fighter aircraft.
It is a truly magnificent beast and captures the real world aircraft brilliantly. English electric lightning modelers online reference. The same role applied to both aircraft they were designed to be home defence aircraft. The english electric lightning is a supersonic jet fighter aircraft of the cold war era, remembered for its great speed and unpainted natural metal exterior finish.
I have updated the flight dynamics, added a panel, added afterburner effects, and a white nav light. These videos are also avaliable on youtube playlist. English electric lightning simple english wikipedia, the. The jet also saw extensive service, not only with the roya. The lightning is certainly fast and was in fact the first aircraft that could supercruise, meaning that it could fly at supersonic speeds without the use of afterburner. The seller, named as dave, based in lincolnshire, is an experienced aircraft engineer who acquired the plane from the local council and housed it in an raf base.