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- The Lightning posses a remarkable climb rate of 20,000 feet per minute and although the official ceiling of the fighter jet has been kept a secret, it's rumoured to be of 60,000 feet.
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The Lightning possessed a remarkable climb rate. It was famous for its ability to rapidly rotate from takeoff to climb almost vertically from the runway, though this did not yield the best time-to-altitude.
The Lightning was an incredible leap forward in performance and technology. In fact, it had such a power to weight ratio that it could stand on its tail and exceed the speed of sound in a vertical climb. Our Lightning, XM135, on display at IWM Duxford is particularly interesting.
The official ceiling of the BAC Lightning was a closely guarded secret although it is said to be in excess of 60,000 ft and it is well renowned for its exceptional rate of climb at 20,000 ft per minute.
Variant & Serial NoLocation And Website (if Available)BAC Lightning P.1A (WG7601st ...RAF Museum Cosford, England www.BAC Lightning P.1A (WG763 2nd ...Museum of Science and Industry, ...BAC Lightning P.1B/F.1 (XG329)Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum, ...BAC Lightning P.1B / F.1 (XG337)RAF Museum Cosford, England www.As required by a point interceptor jet, the Lightning boasted an impressive rate of climb. It was famous for its ability to rapidly rotate from takeoff to climb almost vertically from the runway, though this did not yield the best time-to-altitude.
It still has one of the fastest climb to altitude rates of any military aircraft, with an initial climb rate of 50 000 ft per minute. The ideal operating ceiling was 60 000 ft, but it...
Nov 8, 2023 · RAF Lightning pilot recalls when he accelerated to the fighter max speed of Mach 2.2 and zoomed to 87,800 feet establishing the (unofficial) world altitude record of the Lightning. By Dario Leone.
It was a far more powerful machine than the Hunter -- very fast, with a snappy rate of roll due to its short span and well-thought-out aileron scheme, and a terrific zoom climb in full afterburner. A Lightning had no great trouble performing a dash to 18.3 kilometers (60,000 feet), and one may have unofficially reached 23.8 kilometers (78,000 ...
