Fairey Delta Two Aircraft
Fairey FD-2, Cosford | |
Production Details | |
Design Company: |
Fairey Aviation Co Ltd, Hayes |
First Flight: |
6 October 1954 |
Delta Two: |
2 - Fairey Aviation Co Ltd, Hayes |
Type Specification | |
Applies to: |
Fairey Delta Two |
Type: |
Experimental supersonic research aircraft |
Wing: |
Mid wing delta monoplane of all metal construction |
Fuselage: |
All metal circular section fuselage |
Tail Unit: |
Single fin and rudder |
Landing Gear: |
Retractable tricycle undercarriage |
Power Plant: |
One Rolls-Royce RA.5 jet engine in fuselage |
Accommodation: |
Single seat for pilot in enclosed cockpit |
Dimensions | |
Span: |
26 ft 10 in |
Length: |
51 ft 7 in |
Height: |
11 ft |
Wing Area: |
360 sq ft |
Weights | |
Empty: |
11,000 lb |
Max Take-off: |
13,884 lb |
Performance | |
Max Speed: |
1,122 mph |
Initial Climb: |
15,000 ft/min |
Max Range: |
830 miles |
Preserved in British Museums | |
Delta Two: |
WG777 - Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford Airfield - Display |
Web Sites | |
http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/fairey-fd2.htm |