Supermarine Attacker

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The Supermarine Attacker, which first flew in 1946, is a British naval fighter measuring 11.4 meters long with an 11.2-meter wingspan. Powered by a single engine and achieving 950 km/h with a 950-kilometer range, this aircraft represents early jet fighter adaptation to carrier operations. Its single-seat configuration and jet propulsion delivered modern combat capability to British naval aviation. The Attacker's development reflected post-war advancement in carrier-capable fighter design, establishing foundations for subsequent British naval fighter development.