Hawker P.1121

The Hawker P.1121 was a prototype for a single-beam and single-seat Mach 2 fast air superiority fighter for the British Royal Air Force.

History of development

In February 1955, the Air Ministry launched a tender for a new interceptor. He should fly Mach 2, and in less than six minutes to climb to 60.000ft ( 18.288m ). Hawker Siddeley submitted a design with the designation P.1103 one which was later further developed and renamed P.1121. In 1956 the construction of the first mock-up began, was planned under the designation P.1116 also a two-seater variant, which was rejected. In 1957/58 due to the development of a change in strategy by the British Government has been canceled.

Specifications

  • Wingspan: 11.28 m
  • Length: 20.27 m
  • Height: 4.51 m
  • Engine: a de Havilland Gyron, Bristol - Siddeley Olympus or Rolls -Royce Conway
  • Takeoff weight: 19,730 kg 1
  • Maximum speed: 2,394 km/h1
  • Range: 1,930 km1

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