Fairey F.D.2
experimental
1954

     
   
     

 

     
   
     

Delta-winged research aircraft. The first prototype flew in October 1954. On March 10, 1956 set a 1822kph world absolute speed record exceeding the previous record (1323kph, F-100 "Super Sabre") by over 500kph. Two built.

Crew: 1
Engine: 1 x Rolls-Royce "Avon" 200 turbo-jet, 44.5kN
Wingspan: 8.18m
Length: 15.74m
Height: 3.35m		 Wing area: 33.44m2
Start mass: 6298kg
Empty mass: 4990kg
Max speed: 2092kph
Range: 1336km

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