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English Electric Lightning Scale 1:5
  • 176 cm
  • 284 cm
  • ab 19 kg
  • 16 kp

English Electric Lightning

Scale 1:5

The English Electric Lightning is a British interceptor from the 1960s and 1970s that became the first British fighter pilot to reach twice the speed of sound. Thanks to the slim shape of the fuselage, which could be achieved by arranging the turbines on top of each other, and the strongly swept-up flights, it has extremely good flight performance in the areas of speed, climb performance and peak altitude. The only weak point is the short range. The machines were also in use in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Today some of the privately owned machines are rented out to solvent pilots who want to fly “real” dogfights with them.

The Lightning was developed on a scale of 1:5 under the leadership of Klaus Buttler. The model has impressive dimensions, equipped with a 16Kp turbine, the Lightning is absolutely tame, easy to fly and inspires with its outstanding flight image.

  • Wingspan: 176 cm
  • Length: 284 cm
  • Weight: from 19 kg
  • Turbines: from 16 kp
  • Here are some impressions. Many thanks also to our customers for providing the photos.

  • We offer the following accessories:
    • Scale retractable landing gear with alloy wheels and drum brakes
    • GRP tank
    • Thrust tube
    • Protective bags
    • Lighting set

  • Full GRP sandwich construction kit.

  • Many thanks to our customers for the great videos!

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    • Full composite Kit – € 2.995,-

      The request for offer, also for the available accessories, can be found in the form below.
      Here you can configure the model according to your wishes and send us your request by email. We will calculate the shipping costs and inform you about the current delivery time.
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      • Request for offer English Electric Lightning 1:5

        Only in german.
      ADDRESS

      AIRWORLD MODELLBAU
      Hans-Dieter Reisert
      Henschelstr. 11
      63110 Rodgau
      Germany