Fly the Electric Lightning fighter jet in South Africa
Fly the Electric Lightning fighter jet in South Africa. This cold war supersonic fighter plane is an amazing beast. The only British Mach 2 fighter jet, the Electric Lightning has an incredible rate of climb, capable of reaching 60,000 feet in just 1mn. Flying the Lightning in Cape Town, you will have the opportunity to reach for the edge of space and descend to a normal altitude to enjoy some aerobatics before landing. This fighter jet delivers raw power, and incredible flying experience, and once in a lifetime moment. The Electric Lightning is currently undergoing maintenance and should be back in the air around January 2011.
The Electric Lightning fighter jet ride in South Africa
The Electric Lightning is an extraordinary fighter jet. You will feel the power of the fighter plane and try out its incredible speed and agility. You will either choose to fly up to the stratosphere and try out a little bit of aerobatics when descending, or go for the full power flight, testing the Electric Lightning along the coast of Cape Town. Both fighter jet experiences are equally impressive. The choice is yours to discuss with the pilot. |
- Arrive at Cape Town Int Airport for 9am. You will be greeted by the team and introduce to your pilot.
- The morning is entirely devoted to a technical and security briefing.
- You will be undertake an ejection seat training, oxygen management, survival
training as well as flight plan and instruments.
- You will also tour the hangars and see the fighter jets available in Cape Town.
- Then you get suited up and get in the cockpit to start your fighter jet experience.
- A debrief is organised after the fighter jet flight. It is also the moment to take pictures to immortalize your fighter jet ride.
Your fighter pilots
All fighter pilots are highly experienced and skilled. They all have logged thousands of hours flying fighter planes as well as civilian aircrafts. All the pilots are enthusiasts and eager to share their experience with you.
Your fighter jet: the Electric Lightning
General characteristics
Crew: 1 with passenger
Length: 55 ft 3 in[10] (16.8 m)
Wingspan: 34 ft 10 in[10] (10.6 m)
Height: 19 ft 7 in[10] (5.97 m)
Wing area: 474.5 ft²[30] (44.08 m²)
Empty weight: 31,068 lb[5][nb 13] (14,092 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 45,750 lb[7][nb 14] (20,752 kg)
Powerplant: 2× Rolls-Royce Avon 301R afterburning turbojets
Dry thrust: 12,530 lbf[6] (55.74 kN) each
Thrust with afterburner: 16,000 lbf[6] (71.17 kN) each
Performance
Maximum speed: Mach 2.0 (1,300 mph, 2,100 km/h) at 36,000 ft. 700 KIAS at lower altitude[5][nb 15]
Range: 850 mi[5][nb 16] (1,370 km) Supersonic intercept radius: 155 mi[5][nb 17] (250 km)
Ferry range: 920 mi (800 NM[5], 1,660 km) 1,270 mi (1,100 NM[5], 2,040 km) with ferry tanks
Service ceiling: 54,000 ft[5] (16,000 m) zoom ceiling >70,000 ft[5][3]
Rate of climb: 20,000 ft/min[5][nb 18] (100 m/s)
Wing loading: 76 lb/ft²[nb 19] (370 kg/m²)
Thrust/weight: 0.78
Learn more about the Electric Lightning on Wikipedia
Conditions and restrictions:
You must not have known heart problems
You must not have neurological problems
You will be required to bring a medical certificate with you or to undergo a medical on site.
The fighter jet ride takes place in favourable weather conditions. We advise you to do your fighter jet flight on your first day in South Africa, keeping the day after in case of bad weather on your due date.
Price of the fighter jet experience
Price starts at 13,000 euros. See our booking page for additional information on prices.
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