Hawker Aircraft

lightning38 · Apr 4, 2005

I'm new to this whole thing, having studied jet fighters far longer. So could somebody plz give me the specs for any of the planes and any other info you might have. thanx

kiwimac · Apr 5, 2005

Are you looking for pictures as well? If so you might like to check out our aircraft database.

Kiwimac

the lancaster kicks ass · Apr 5, 2005

but be warned some of the info is a bit dogey..........

kiwimac · Apr 5, 2005

Trying to fix that Lanc!

Kiwimac

the lancaster kicks ass · Apr 5, 2005

cool and nice new profile........

is there anything in particular you're looking for lightening??

cheddar cheese · Apr 5, 2005

I can get you a fair degree of info on Russian planes and Focke-Wulfs 8)

the lancaster kicks ass · Apr 5, 2005

which will be of huge help considdering he asked for hawker aircraft........

cheddar cheese · Apr 5, 2005

I was making a statement, it wasnt intended to be connected to the topic

the lancaster kicks ass · Apr 5, 2005

well then what tangible reason did you have for making the offending statement??

cheddar cheese · Apr 5, 2005

A special reason that only I would understand

kiwimac · Apr 5, 2005

Deary me, you two, the poor lad will be wondering if anyone here is at all sane!

Lightning, take no notice of the comic relief , check out the database, tell us what you think. If it's not there we can find it for you.

Kiwimac

the lancaster kicks ass · Apr 6, 2005

lightning38 · Apr 6, 2005

cool and nice new profile........

is there anything in particular you're looking for lightening??

Thanks.

Yeah. I'm in high school and new to the whole thing. I heard about the Typhoon and hiw it was an excellent ground support craft. I wanted to know about her sisters: the Sea Fury, the Tempest, and the Hurricane.(I got those right I hope)

evangilder · Apr 7, 2005

There are alot of Hurricane fans here, L38. I have some pics of one in the airplane pics section labelled "Hurrican pics".

the lancaster kicks ass · Apr 7, 2005

kiwimac · Apr 7, 2005

Lightning,

How about this:

Hawker Typhoon:

Source: http://www.aviation-history.com/hawker/typhoon.html

Early Typhoon:

Source: as above

Late production Typhoon:

Source: ibid

Source: http://www.armybook.com/summary.html?code=0101016l30

The Tempest:

Source: http://www.hawkertempest.se/colour.htm

Source: http://www.hawkertempest.se/profileschris.htm

Tempest MK II

Source: http://www.hawkertempest.se/colour.htm

Source: http://www.hawkertempest.se/

The Hurricane

Source: http://www.aviation-history.com/hawker/hurrcane.htm

Hawker Sea-Fury

Source: http://www.fleetairarmarchive.net/Aircraft/Seafury.html

Specifications:

Specifications (FB.11)
General characteristics

Wingspan: 38 ft 4 3/4 in (11.7 m)
Length: 34 ft 8 in (10.6 m)
Height: 16 ft 1 in (4.9 m)
Empty weight: 9,240 lb (4,190 kg)
Max take-off weight: 12,500 lb (5,670 kg)
Powerplant: 1x Bristol Centaurus XVIIC 18 cylinder twin-row air-cooled radial, 2,480 hp (1,850 kW)
Performance

Speed: 460 mph (740 km/h)
Rate of climb: 30,000 ft (9,140 m) in 10 min 48 s
Service ceiling: 35,800 ft (10,900 m)
Range: 700 mi (1,127 km), without external fuel tanks
Armament

Guns: Four 20 mm cannon
Stores: 2,000 lb (908 kg) of bombs or 12 x 3 in (76 mm) rockets

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_Sea_Fury

evangilder · Apr 7, 2005

Nice pics, Kiwi.

Nonskimmer · Apr 7, 2005

Hey, they stole my old sig!

Nice ones, Kiwi.

cheddar cheese · Apr 7, 2005

And yet you all forget the Tornado

kiwimac · Apr 7, 2005

Didn't forget it, wasn't asked for information on it!

Kiwimac

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