Handley Page HP.115 | |
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| 国 | 英国 |
| 役割 | 実験機 |
| 初飛行 | 1961年8月17日 |
| 構築 | 1 |
ザ ハンドレページ HP.115 スレンダーデルタ構成の超音速旅客機から期待される低速ハンドリング特性をテストするために、Handley Pageによって構築された英国のデルタ翼研究機でした。これは、1960年代に実施され、供給省が後援する英国の超音速航空機研究プログラムの一部を形成し、最終的にコンコルドを生産しました。
ソース： ウィキペディアのハンドリーページ HP.115
| HP.115 Walk Around | |
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| Photographer | Howard Mason |
| Localisation | Fleet Air Arm Museum |
| Photos | 23 |
| Handley Page HP.115 (Prototype) Walk Around | |
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| カメラマン | Unknow |
| ローカライズ | 知りません |
| 写真 | 21 |
関連項目:
General Characteristics and Role
The Handley Page HP.115 was a small, experimental British research aircraft built to investigate the flight characteristics of an extremely slender delta wing at low speeds. It was part of a major research program in the United Kingdom aimed at developing the supersonic transport—the eventual Concorde. The HP.115’s specific purpose was to determine the handling qualities and low-speed stability needed for landing the proposed supersonic airliner. The aircraft had a fixed tricycle undercarriage and a high-mounted engine. Only one prototype was ever built (serial number XP841). Although limited in speed and range, the HP.115 successfully completed its research objectives, logging nearly 400 flights before being retired.
| Property | Typical Value (HP.115) |
|---|---|
| 役割 | Experimental Research Aircraft |
| National Origin | 英国 |
| メーカー | Handley Page Aircraft Company |
| First Flight | 1961年8月17日 |
| 乗組員 | 1 (Pilot) |
| 長さ | 15.47 m (50 ft 9 in) |
| 翼 | 6.60 m (21 ft 8 in) |
| Wing Area | 37.2 m² (400 sq ft) |
| Empty Weight | 2,240 kg (4,940 lb) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 3,450 kg (7,600 lb) |
Powerplant and Performance
- Engine: 1 x Bristol Siddeley Viper 9 turbojet engine.
- Thrust: 8.41 kN (1,890 lbf).
- Wing Sweep: Extremely slender delta wing with a 74.7° leading-edge sweep, which was the key experimental feature.
- Maximum Speed: Approx. 399 km/h (248 mph; 215 kn).
- Service Ceiling: 5,000 m (16,400 ft).
- Crucial Contribution: The flight data collected from the HP.115 was vital in confirming the stability and control characteristics that would be incorporated into the Concorde’s design.
Status and Legacy
- Testing Period: The HP.115 carried out research flights at the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) Bedford between 1961 and 1974.
- Retirement: The sole prototype was retired from flying in 1974.
- Preservation: The single Handley Page HP.115 is now preserved and on public display at the Fleet Air Arm Museum at RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset, UK.
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