Hawker P.1081
Hawker Aircraft · United Kingdom · first flew 1950 · fighter
The Hawker P.1081, also known as the Australian Fighter, was a prototype British jet aircraft of the mid-twentieth century.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turbojet, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.38 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Cruciform |
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Spot it by:
- Swept wings and swept tail
- Cruciform tail
- Single jet exhaust at the tail
Look for a single-engine jet fighter prototype with a swept tail, converted from the second Hawker P.1052 prototype.
Specifications
- The Hawker P.1081 has a length of 11.38 m (37 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.6 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 1120 km/h (696 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was a swept-wing, swept-tail fighter proposal for the Royal Australian Air Force, built by modifying the second Hawker P.1052 prototype. It took to the air on 19 June 1950.
Variants
It was based on the Hawker P.1052, with the P.1052's bifurcated tail pipes replaced by a single tail-exit pipe. It retained a Rolls-Royce Nene engine.
Where you'll see it
Hawker ceased development in November 1950 and handed the prototype to the Royal Aircraft Establishment. It was lost with its pilot on 3 April 1951.
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