Meteor F.8 VZ467 'Winston' of Delta Jets, put on a superb display at the Duxford Autumn Air Day in 2000. Aircraft Type: Single seat Jet Fighter Country of Origin: United Kingdom Engines: 2 x Rolls Royce Derwent 8 Turbojets rated at 3,500 lb static thrust Armament: 4 x 20mm machine guns Dimensions: Wing Span: 11.3m (37ft 2 in). Length: 13.5m (44ft 7in), Height: 3.9m (13ft 0in). Wing Area: 32.5 sq. metres (350 sq. feet) Weights: Empty: 4,846kg (10,684lb). Max Takeoff: 7,121kg (15,700lb) Performance: Max Speed: 598 mph (962 km/hour) at 30,000ft (9,144m) Service Ceiling: 43,000ft (13,106m) Max Range: 980 miles at 30,000 ft. Operators: RAF Promoting UK Aviation Heritage * Please note: These figures are for guide purposes only. Please refer to published text books for further information. [Search Site] [Free News Update] [Air Links Directory] [UK Air Museums Directory] [Homepage] [About Us] [Contact Us] [Site Map] ©2000-2007 Flyingzone Publications - All Rights Reserved - All Trademarks Recognised Crown Copyright is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationary Office