Hawker P.V.3
Hawker · United Kingdom · first flew 1934 · fighter
The Hawker P.V.3 was a British single-engined biplane fighter prototype of the 1930s, designed by Sydney Camm.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.59 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engined biplane fighter
- Steam-cooled Rolls-Royce Goshawk V12 engine at the nose
- Armament of four 0.303 in Vickers machine guns
It is a single-seat biplane armed with four 0.303 in Vickers machine guns.
Specifications
- The Hawker P.V.3 has a length of 8.59 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.36 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 360 km/h (224 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 15 June 1934 and was powered by a 700 hp steam-cooled Rolls-Royce Goshawk B.43 V12 engine.
Variants
Only a single example was built.
Where you'll see it
The Gloster Gladiator was selected instead to fulfil the requirement to which it was designed.
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