Trumpeter 01634 English Electric (BAC) Lightning F.1A/F.2  [TP01634]

The Lightning developed beyond its initial interceptor part into a tremendously capable assault fighter and reconnaissance platform. first manufacturing Lightning, the F.1, flew in October 1959, and deliveries started to the summer time of 1960. It had a robust radar and heat-seeking Firestreak missiles. A follow-on variation, the F.1A, had air-refueling capability and a UHF radio. The F.2 variant starred in 1961, and had better range, rate and roof, a liquid-oxygen respiration system the pilot, a steerable nosewheel, fully-variable afterburners, and enhanced electronic devices. The F.3, featuring two 16,360-pound thrust Avon devices, a more impressive square-tip fin, Red-Top missiles, even though the convenience of carrying two big over-wing fuel pods, joined solution in 1964. The F.3A, down the road re-designated the F.6, was brought on by a BAC recommendation to almost boost the Lightning's gas ability and also to fit it with a redesigned wing. This modification allowed the airplane to hold more, be much more efficient, and get faster.

Specification

�