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Re: Hawker Hurricane original test data

Posted by Elliott on Thu Jul 11, 2002 10:48:28 AM

In reply top Hawker Hurricane original test data posted by KLord on Wed Jul 10, 2002 06:19:23 PM

Hi Kevin

Try contacting the public records office at kew.

These documents may be of use:

AVIA 10/19 Hawker Aircraft Ltd: development and performance of Hurricane aircraft

AIR 2/2822 AIRCRAFT: Fighter (Code B, 5/6): Hurricane aircraft: specification F36/34 (1935-1942)

DSIR 23/7847 Hurricane and Spitfire aeroplanes: performance (1940)

DSIR 23/6947 Prototype Hurricane aeroplane: research handling tests (1940)

Good luck

Elliott


: Good evening,
: I have been searching for many months for detailed specifi
: cations on the Hurricane Mk I fighter aircraft, alas to no
: avail.
:
: What I am seeking is copies of original performance trials
: of the MkI fitted with the RR Merlin III engine, detailin
: g climb rates and speeds at various altitudes.
:
: If you have any such documents? Or maybe able to point me
: too someone that may I would really appreciate your time a
: nd effort in helping with my search.
:
: One last question the air speed gauge fitted in these airc
: raft did they display TAS or IAS ?
:
: Yours Hopefully
: Kevin Lord

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