English Electric Lightning vs. Messerschmitt Me 262

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English Electric Lightning versus Messerschmitt Me 262
16.84 m 55 ft 3 in length 10.60 m 34 ft 9 in
5.97 m 19 ft 7 in height 3.84 m 12 ft 7 in
10.61 m 34 ft 1 wingspan 12.48 m 41 ft
2 Rolls-Royce Avon 301R afterburning turbojet engines engines 2 Turbojet Engines
56.4 kN dry thrust, 72.8 kN with afterburner thrust per engine 8.8 kN
112.8 kN dry thrust, 145.6 kN with afterburner total thrust 17.6 kN
22,680 kg 50,000 lb MTOW 6,400 kg 14,100 lb
1,300 km 702 nm range 1,050 km 567 nm
Mach 2.0 2,470 km/h cruise speed 870 km/h 540 mph
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.