How good was the Hawker Hunter?

It was the first jet aircraft produced by Hawker for the RAF. From the outset it was clear that the type had exceptional performance, being the first RAF aircraft capable of effectively matching the English Electric Canberra bomber. The Hunter also set numerous aviation records, including absolute speed records.

What generation is the Hawker Hunter?

second generation
The Hawker Hunter is a jet fighter of the second generation, incorporating many of the lessons learned with the first types, such as swept wings. It first flew on the 20th of July 1951 and entered service with the Royal Air Force in 1955.

How fast is a Hawker Hunter?

1,150 km/h
Hawker Hunter/Top speed

Who made the Hawker Hunter?

Hawker Aircraft
Hawker Siddeley
Hawker Hunter/Manufacturers

What was the top speed of a Hawker Hunter?

Developed in early 1950s, the Hawker Hunter fighter jet is British transonic aircraft with a swept wing design and a Rolls Royce Avon turbofan engine. In 1953, the Hawker Hunter broke the first air speed record with a top speed of 727.63mph.

Which is better the sabre or the Starfighter?

While the Starfighter was supposedly the better fighter, capable of supersonic high-altitude dashes and armed with a superior armament, the Sabre was more suited to undertake the plethora of missions demanded to target India.

What kind of wing did the Hawker Hunter have?

Seeking better performance and fulfilment of the Air Ministry Specification E.38/46, Sydney Camm designed the Hawker P.1052, which was essentially a Sea Hawk outfitted with a 35-degree swept wing.

Which is better Hawker Hunter or Supermarine Swift?

Although the Supermarine Swift had initially been politically favoured by the British Government, the Hunter proved far more successful, and had a lengthy service life with various operators, in part due to its low maintenance requirements and operating costs.