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Lightning T.Mk.5 XS402 seen here at the Royal International Air
Tattoo at RAF Fairford, July 2003.
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| Aircraft Type: | Two-Seat Trainer version of the Lightning F.Mk.3 Fighter. |
| Country of Origin: | United Kingdom |
| Engines: | 2 x Rolls-Royce Avon 301 turbojets developing 13,200lb of thrust. |
| Armament: | 2 x de Havilland Firestreak air-to-air Missiles. (optional) |
| Dimensions: | Wing Span: 34ft 10 in. Length: 55ft 3in, Height: 19ft 7in. Wing Area: 380 sq. feet. |
| Weights: | Gross Weight: 40,000lb |
| Performance: | Max Speed: Mach 2.3 (1,500 m.p.h) at 36,000 ft. |
| Operators: | RAF |
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UK Aviation Heritage
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