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Old February 21st 18, 03:54 PM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_Hunter

The Hawker Hunter is a transonic British jet-powered fighter aircraft that was
developed by Hawker Aircraft for the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the late 1940s
and early 1950s. It was designed to take advantage of the newly developed
Rolls-Royce Avon turbojet engine and the swept wing, and was the first
jet-powered aircraft produced by Hawker to be procured by the RAF. On 7
September 1953, the modified first prototype broke the world air speed record
for aircraft, achieving a speed of 727.63 mph (1,171.01 km/h; 632.29 kn).

The single-seat Hunter was introduced to service in 1954 as a manoeuvrable day
interceptor aircraft, quickly succeeding first-generation jet fighters in RAF
service such as the Gloster Meteor and the de Havilland Venom. The
all-weather/night fighter role was filled by the Gloster Javelin. Successively
improved variants of the type were produced, adopting increasingly more capable
engine models and expanding its fuel capacity amongst other modifications being
implemented. Hunters were also used by two RAF display teams: the "Black
Arrows", who on one occasion looped a record-breaking 22 Hunters in formation,
and later the "Blue Diamonds", who flew 16 aircraft. The Hunter was also widely
exported, serving with a total of 21 overseas air forces.

The Hunter saw combat service in a range of conflicts with several operators,
including the Suez Crisis, the Aden Emergency, the Sino-Indian War, the
Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, the Rhodesian Bush
War, the Second Congo War, the Six-Day War, the War of Attrition, the Yom Kippur
War, and the 2007 Lebanon conflict. Overall, 1,972 Hunters were manufactured by
Hawker Aircraft and its successor, Hawker Siddeley, as well as being produced
under licence overseas. In British service, the Hunter was replaced in its
principal roles by the Lightning, the Hawker Siddeley Harrier and the McDonnell
Douglas F-4 Phantom II.

The Hunter entered service with the Royal Air Force as an interceptor aircraft.
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.
The type was also lauded for its quick turnaround time, enabled by features such
as its removable gun pack, pressurised fuelling system, and easy handling in
flight.

The definitive version of the Hunter was the FGA.9, on which the majority of
export versions were based. 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.

As the RAF received newer aircraft capable of supersonic speeds to perform the
air interceptor role, many Hunters were modified and re-equipped for undertaking
ground-attack and reconnaissance missions instead. Hunters deemed surplus to the
RAF's requirements were also quickly refurbished for continued service abroad.
The Hunter would be procured by a considerable number of foreign nations. In
addition to former RAF aircraft, roughly half of the nearly 2,000 Hunters
produced had been manufactured specifically for overseas customers. The Hunter
would be in operational service with the RAF for over 30 years. As late as 1996,
hundreds were still in active service with various operators across the world


Role
Fighter
Fighter-bomber/Ground attack
Reconnaissance aircraft

National origin
United Kingdom

Manufacturer
Hawker Siddeley

First flight
20 July 1951

Introduction
1954

Retired
Retired from military service 2014

Status
Active as a warbird

Primary users
Royal Air Force (historical)
Indian Air Force (historical)
Swedish Air Force (historical)
Swiss Air Force (historical)

Number built
1,972

Unit cost

£100,000 in 1956

During the Suez Crisis of 1956, Hunters of No. 1 and No. 34 Squadrons based at
RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus flew escort for English Electric Canberra bombers on
offensive missions into Egypt. For most of the conflict the Hunters engaged in
local air defence due to their lack of range.

During the Brunei Revolt in 1962, the Royal Air Force deployed Hunters and
Gloster Javelins over Brunei to provide support for British ground forces;
Hunters launched both dummy and real strafing runs on ground targets to
intimidate and pin down rebels. In one event, several Bruneian and expatriate
hostages were due to be executed by rebels. Hunter aircraft flew over Limbang
while Royal Marines from 42 Commando rescued the hostages in a fierce battle. In
the following years of the Borneo Confrontation, Hunters were deployed along
with other RAF aircraft in Borneo and Malaya.

The Hunter F.6 was retired from its day fighter role in the RAF by 1963, being
replaced by the much faster English Electric Lightning interceptor. Many F.6s
were then given a new lease of life in the close air support role, converting
into the Hunter FGA.9 variant. The FGA.9 saw frontline use from 1960 to 1971,
alongside the closely related Hunter FR.10 tactical reconnaissance variant. The
Hunters were also used by two RAF display units; the "Black Arrows" of No. 111
Squadron who set a record by looping and barrel rolling 22 Hunters in formation,
and later the "Blue Diamonds" of No. 92 Squadron who flew 16 Hunters.

Specifications (Hunter F.6)

General characteristics
Crew: One
Length: 45 ft 11 in (14.00 m)
Wingspan: 33 ft 8 in (10.26 m)
Height: 13 ft 2 in (4.01 m)
Wing area: 349 ft² (32.42 m²)
Empty weight: 14,122 lb (6,405 kg)
Loaded weight: 17,750 lb (8,050 kg)
Max. takeoff weight: 24,600 lb (11,158 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce Avon 207 turbojet, 10,145 lbf (45.13 kN)

Performance
Maximum speed: Mach 0.94, 620 kn (715 mph, 1,150 km/h) at sea level
Combat range: 385 nmi (445 mi, 715 km)
Ferry range: 1,650 nmi (1,900 mi, 3,060 km) with external fuel
Service ceiling: 50,000 ft (15,240 m)
Rate of climb: 17,200 ft/min (87.4 m/s)
Wing loading: 51.6 lb/ft² (251.9 kg/m²)
Thrust/weight: 0.56

Armament

Guns: 4× 30 mm (1.18 in) ADEN revolver cannon in a removable gun pack with 150
rpg
Hardpoints: 4 underwing (7 hardpoints on Singaporean FGA/FR.74S, essentially
refurbished FGA.9 derived from F.6) with a capacity of 7,400 lb (3,400 kg) and
provisions to carry combinations of: Rockets:
4× Matra rocket pods (each with 18 × SNEB 68 mm (2.68 in) rockets) or 32×
Hispano SURA R80 80 mm (3.15 in) rockets

Missiles:
4× AIM-9 Sidewinder Air-to-air missiles, mounted on Singaporean FGA/FR.74S (two
on Swiss Mk.58 Dutch F6's and Swedish Mk.50)
4× AGM-65 Maverick Air-to-surface missiles, mounted on Singaporean FGA/FR.74S
(two on Swiss Mk.58)

Bombs: a variety of unguided iron bombs
Other: 2× 230 US gallons (870 l; 190 imp gal) drop tanks for extended
range/loitering time





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Old February 23rd 18, 08:42 AM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
Bob (not my real pseudonym)[_2_]
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On Thu, 22 Feb 2018 13:25:27 +0100, DAN wrote:

Some more exotic Hunters to complement Miloch's series.


here Abu Dhabi


Neat. Rare.

....and ya gotta admire camouflage with a pinstripe!
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Old February 23rd 18, 08:54 AM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
Bob (not my real pseudonym)[_2_]
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Default Hawker Hunter

On Thu, 22 Feb 2018 14:20:25 +0100, DAN wrote:

This Hunter from the 5th Military Intelligence Battalion (Aerial Exploitation),
500th Military Intelligence Bde, defends our liberty against the godcrazy
aggressors by providing Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) to
the Free World (tm).



Oops. That one ain't from Hawker...


Obviously no Hawker good looks ever got near that one...
 




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