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

Span:

26 ft 10 in

Length:

51 ft 7 in

Height:

11 ft

Wing Area:

360 sq ft

Empty:

11,000 lb

Max Take-off:

13,884 lb

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

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