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Airworthy Gloster Meteor in classic RAF colors displayed at an airshow, taxiing before a crowd.
© Judge Dredd
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Airworthy Gloster Meteor in classic RAF colors displayed at an airshow, taxiing before a crowd.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
GLOU
Model
Meteor
Manufacturer
Gloster
Airline
Royal Air Force (RAF)
Livery
Royal Air Force (RAF) historical livery
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Derwent turbojet
Thrust
16.0 kN per engine
Wingspan
13.11 meters
Length
13.59 meters
Height
3.96 meters
MTOW
8,165 kilograms
Range
966 kilometers
Capacity
1 (pilot only), armed with guns/rockets (military fighter)
Cruise Speed
668 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
89 dB (estimated, ICAO Chapter 2 equivalent)
Location
Airport Code
NTL/YWLM
Airport Name
Newcastle Airport
Viewing Spot
Airshow
Camera
Device
FUJIFILM X-S10
Lens
XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR