Hawker Hunter GA11 – WV256
Specification (F.6 version)
Technical Specification
- Crew: 1
Dimensions
- Length: 45 ft 10.5 in (13.983 m)
- Wingspan: 33 ft 8 in (10.26 m)
- Max takeoff weight: 24,600 lb (11,158 kg)
Performance
- Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce Avon 207 turbojet, 10,145lb (45.13 kN) thrust
- Max. speed: 715 mph (1,151 km/h) at sea level / Mach 0.94
- Combat range: 385 mi (620 km, 335 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 50,000 ft (15,000 m)
Description
The Hawker Hunter was Britain’s first transonic jet fighter, able to exceed the speed of sound in a shallow dive. Entering service in 1954 the Hunter replaced the first generation of British jet fighters such as the deHavilland Vampire/Venom and the Gloster Meteor and was immediately successful, ultimately being adopted by the air forces of at least 22 other nations.
The Hawker Hunter established many World records during its career, one of the first being a new absolute airspeed record of 728mph set in 1953 by WB188, modified and liveried in an all-over red colour scheme specially for the attempt
Many service and civilian pilots have expressed how the Hunter is a delight to fly, with beautiful handling and plenty of power. Fully aerobatic, Hunters have been impressing crowds in solo and team aerobatic displays for over 60 years!
