Handley Page HP.115 | |
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| 国家 | 英国 |
| 作用 | 实验飞机 |
| 首次飞行 | 17 八月 1961 |
| 建立 | 1 |
这 手柄页 HP.115 是由汉德利·佩奇（Handley Page）建造的英国三角翼研究飞机，用于测试细长三角配置的超音速客机所期望的低速处理特性。它是英国超音速飞机研究计划的一部分，该计划于20世纪60年代进行，由供应部赞助，最终生产了协和式飞机。
源： 维基百科上的汉德利页面 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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| 摄影师 | Unknow |
| 本地化 | 未知 |
| 照片 | 21 |
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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) |
|---|---|
| 作用 | Experimental Research Aircraft |
| National Origin | 英国 |
| 制造商 | Handley Page Aircraft Company |
| First Flight | 17 八月 1961 |
| 船员 | 1 (Pilot) |
| 长度 | 15.47 m (50 ft 9 in) |
| 翼展 | 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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