Was the English Electric Lightning a victim of its own ambition? The English Electric Lightning, a technological marvel of its time, pushed the boundaries of supersonic flight. However, its pursuit of extreme performance came at a significant cost. The Lightning's intricate systems and demanding maintenance requirements led to high operational costs and a notable accident rate. With 55 major accidents, including 30 fatal incidents, during its service life, the Lightning earned the unfortunate ni
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Was the English Electric Lightning a victim of its own ambition? The English Electric Lightning, a technological marvel of its time, pushed the boundaries of supersonic
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English Electric Lightning 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 The English Electric Lightning is a British fighter aircraft that served as an interceptor during the 1960s, the 1970s and into the late 1980s. It remains the only UK-designed-and-built fighter capable of Mach 2. The Lightning was designed, developed, and manufactured by English Electric, which was later merged into the newly-formed British Aircraft Corporation. Later the type was marketed as the BAC Lightning. It was operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF),
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The English Electric Lightning first took flight in 1954, a product of British engineering brilliance at the height of the Cold War. Its mission? The Lightning's defining characteristic was its unparalleled speed—capable of exceeding Mach 2. This was achieved thanks to its revolutionary design and groundbreaking engines. #Jets #aviation #military #aircraft | Jets 'n' Props
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