Hawker Heron
Hawker Aircraft · United Kingdom · first flew 1925 · fighter
The Hawker Heron was a British single-seat biplane fighter of the mid-1920s, developed as a refinement of the Hawker Woodcock. It was evaluated by the RAF but did not enter production service.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.78 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- British single-seat biplane fighter of the mid-1920s
- Development of the Hawker Woodcock
- Not to be confused with the de Havilland Heron airliner
Compact equal-span biplane fighter with a single uncowled radial engine, fixed undercarriage, and open cockpit — typical of mid-1920s British fighter design.
Specifications
- The Hawker Heron has a length of 6.78 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.7 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 251 km/h (156 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Hawker produced the Heron as a private venture fighter in 1925, competing for RAF orders. While the design was competent, it was not selected over rival types. Only a small number of prototypes were built.
Variants
No production variants; prototype only.
Where you'll see it
RAF evaluation in the United Kingdom; did not enter service.
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