Hawker Sea Hawk | |
|---|---|
| 国 | 英国 |
| 役割 | 海軍戦闘機 |
| ファーストフライ | 1947年9月2日 |
| 構築 | 542 |
ザ ホーカー シーホーク is a British single-seat jet fighter of the Fleet Air Arm (FAA), the air branch of the Royal Navy (RN), built by Hawker Aircraft and its sister company, Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft. Although its origins stemmed from earlier Hawker piston-engined fighters, the Sea Hawk became the company’s first jet aircraft. Following the type’s acceptance in the RN, the Sea Hawk proved to be a reliable and sturdy workhorse. A considerable number were also produced for the export market, and were operated from aircraft carriers in both Dutch and Indian service. The last operational Sea Hawks, operated by the Indian Navy, were retired in 1983.
ソース： ウィキペディアのホーカー シー ホーク
| Hawker Sea Hawk Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| カメラマン | セス・ヘンドリックス |
| ローカライズ | 知りません |
| 写真 | 173 |
コーヒーを買って| Hawker Seahawk Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| カメラマン | ルーベン・サリバ |
| ローカライズ | 知りません |
| 写真 | 17 |
関連項目:
The “Jet Fury” Evolution
ザ ホーカー シーホーク was the first jet aircraft designed by the legendary Sir Sydney Camm’s team. Emerging from the lineage of the Hawker Fury, it was a straight-wing jet characterized by its clean, elegant lines and exceptional handling qualities. While it was slightly slower than its contemporary, the Supermarine Attacker, the Sea Hawk was a far superior deck-handler and a much more stable weapons platform, eventually becoming the backbone of the Fleet Air Arm during the 1950s.
| Attribute | Technical Specification (FGA Mk 6) |
|---|---|
| 役割 | Carrier-based Fighter-Bomber |
| 乗組員 | 1 (Pilot) |
| First Flight | September 2, 1947 |
| パワープラント | 1 × Rolls-Royce Nene 103 turbojet |
| Thrust | 5,200 lbf (23 kN) |
| 最高速度 | 600 mph (965 km/h) / Mach 0.79 |
| Service Ceiling | 44,500 feet (13,564 m) |
| 武装 | 4 × 20mm Hispano Mk V cannons; 2 × 500 lb bombs or 20 × RP-3 rockets |
Innovative Design: The Bifurcated Exhaust
- Bifurcated (Split) Exhaust: One of the Sea Hawk’s most unique features was the way it handled its single engine. To keep the fuselage short and provide more room for fuel, the exhaust from the Rolls-Royce Nene was split into two separate pipes exiting at the wing roots.
- Clean Aerodynamics: The air intakes were also located in the wing roots, leaving the nose free for a concentrated battery of four 20mm cannons. This layout provided the pilot with a very clean, unobstructed view over the nose during carrier approaches.
- Power-Fold Wings: As a carrier aircraft, the Sea Hawk featured hydraulic wing-folding. Unlike later swept-wing jets, the straight-wing design allowed for a very simple and robust folding mechanism.
- Rugged Tricycle Gear: Moving away from the “tail-dragger” jets like the Attacker, the Sea Hawk used a stout tricycle landing gear that made crosswind landings on pitching carrier decks much safer.
Suez and Global Service
- Combat over Suez: The Sea Hawk’s finest hour came during the 1956 Suez Crisis. Operating from the carriers HMS Eagle, Albion, and Bulwark, Sea Hawks provided devastating ground support, proving to be an exceptionally accurate rocket and strafing platform.
- The Indian Navy: India was a major operator of the Sea Hawk, using them effectively from the carrier INS Vikrant. During the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, Indian Sea Hawks were instrumental in strikes against coastal targets.
- Export Success: Beyond the UK and India, the Sea Hawk served with the West German Marineflieger (as a specialized strike/recon aircraft) and the Royal Netherlands Navy.
- Preservation: Several Sea Hawks are preserved in museums today, most notably at the フリート エア アーム ミュージアム in Yeovilton, UK, where the aircraft’s contribution to naval aviation history is celebrated.
再生 : 4915
