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English Electric Lightning F1A

English Electric introduced the Lightning F1A to the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1960. They primarily used it as an interceptor. The Lightning includes a twin-engine arrangement with low-mounted tailplane and delta wings. The Lightning came equipped with an AL.23 monopulse radar which became increasingly outclassed during its lifetime.

Despite this, the Lightning F1A received considerable attention for its fast and high climb rates. It could reach 20,000 feet (6096 meters) per minute. The aircraft’s peak is unknown, but some suspect it to be as high as 60,000. Ultimately, the RAF retired the Lightning F1A in 1988.