Gloster Javelin All-Weather Delta-Wing Interceptor Family
The Gloster Javelin was a British twin-jet delta-wing interceptor developed for high-altitude, all-weather air defence. Its radar-equipped, tailed-delta layout introduced a distinctive Cold War fighter to Royal Air Force service, while successive FAW marks refined the radar, flight controls, and Sapphire-powered performance.
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Identity
- Aliases
- Gloster JavelinGA.5FAW.1FAW.2FAW.4FAW.5FAW.7FAW.8FAW.9T.3
- Family Name
- Gloster Javelin
- Full Name
- Gloster Javelin All-Weather Delta-Wing Interceptor Family
- Roles
- military
- Status
- retired
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Gloster Javelin was a British twin-jet delta-wing interceptor developed for high-altitude, all-weather air defence. Its radar-equipped, tailed-delta layout introduced a distinctive Cold War fighter to Royal Air Force service, while successive FAW marks refined the radar, flight controls, and Sapphire-powered performance.
- First Flight Year
- 1,951
- Manufacturer
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- Creation Time
- August 6, 2026 at 15:45:17 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 6, 2026 at 15:45:17 UTC