Hawker Dantorp
Hawker Aircraft · United Kingdom · first flew 1932 · bomber
The Hawker Dantorp (also known as the Hawker Torpedo Biplane or T.6/28) was a single-engine biplane torpedo bomber developed for the Danish Navy in the early 1930s. It was a typical Hawker biplane design of the period adapted for naval torpedo attack.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engine biplane torpedo bomber
- Fixed spatted undercarriage
- Open cockpit, fabric-covered biplane structure
A two-bay biplane of equal-span wings with a large single radial engine in an oval cowling, fixed spatted undercarriage, and an open rear gunner's cockpit — typical of Hawker interwar naval biplanes.
Specifications
- The Hawker Dantorp has a length of 10.9 m (36 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.7 m (45 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 233 km/h (145 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Hawker Aircraft built the Dantorp for the Danish Naval Air Service following a specification for a carrier-capable torpedo bomber. A small number were delivered to Denmark in 1932–1933, where they served until replaced by more modern types in the late 1930s. The design shared heritage with the Hawker Horsley.
Variants
Produced in a single main variant for Danish Naval Air Service use; no significant sub-variants are recorded.
Where you'll see it
Served exclusively with the Danish Naval Air Service through the 1930s; not operated by any other nation.
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