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The de Havilland DH.103 Hornet, ... (hinged near the top to provide access to the back of the instrument panel ... 4-bladed De Havilland constant-speed ...
The prototype of the twin-engined de Havilland Hornet (RR915) (383 built) reached 485 mph (781 km/h) as did a prototype Hawker Fury monoplane when fitted with a Napier Sabre VII, and a conversion of one of the prototypes of the Supermarine Spiteful, (planned successor to the Supermarine Spitfire) reached 494 mph (795 km/h).
(Top) 1 Design and development. 2 ... The de Havilland DH.87 Hornet Moth is a single-engined cabin biplane designed by the de Havilland ... Cruise speed: 105 mph (169 ...
Powered by two de Havilland Gnome turboprops with a high-wing layout and a maximum capacity of 40 passengers or a payload of 7800 lb. Designed for economic operations over very short routes (e.g. 200 mi), but with a full fuel load and payload reduced to 2400 lb, the range could be extended to 1610 mi. Abandoned due to competition with the HS ...
It was returned to de Havilland at Hatfield where it was serviced. Its top speed was then tested and found to be 384 mph (618 km/h), in line with expectations. [193] 2,298 FB Mk. VIs were built, nearly one-third of Mosquito production. [152] Two were converted to TR.33 carrier-borne, maritime strike prototypes. [152] The FB Mk.
de Havilland Hornet F Mk.1, PR Mk.2, F Mk.3, FR Mk.4. Redesigned "slimline" versions for the de Havilland Hornet. Engine modified to decrease frontal area to a minimum and was the first Merlin series to use down-draught induction systems. Coolant pump moved from the bottom of the engine to the starboard side. Two-speed, two-stage supercharger ...
2,060 hp (1,540 kW); redesigned "slimline" versions for the de Havilland Hornet. Engine design modified to decrease frontal area to a minimum and was the first Merlin series to use down-draught induction systems. Coolant pump moved from the bottom of the engine to the starboard side. Two-speed, two-stage supercharger and S.U. injection carburettor.
An air speed record is the highest airspeed attained by an aircraft of a particular class. The rules for all official aviation records are defined by Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), [ 1 ] which also ratifies any claims.