Hawker Siddeley Hawker Hunter

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13 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

A preserved Hawker Hunter jet, a classic Cold War British fighter, pictured outdoors with a visitor sitting on the cockpit.

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Kiwi Aviation · 13 Apr 2026

Awesome! ✈️

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Aircraft

Hawker Hunter HAWK

Manufacturer

Hawker Siddeley

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Location

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport

CPH/EKCH

55.6179, 12.6560

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Copenhagen Kastrup Airport CPH

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Aviation History

The Hawker Hunter was a British jet-powered fighter aircraft of the 1950s and 1960s, widely exported and used by numerous air forces around the world.

Fleet Rarity

No longer in front-line service, but several preserved and privately operated airframes exist.

Record Flights

Set the world air speed record for jet-powered aircraft in 1953 at 1,171 km/h (Hunter F.3).

Safety & Events

Widely used in multiple armed conflicts, such as the Suez Crisis and Indo-Pakistani wars.

Future Outlook

Predominantly museum pieces, private collections, and limited civilian operation.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Avon

Engine

10.26 m

Wingspan

14.0 m

Length

2,965 km

Range

920 km/h

Speed

Single-seat (some two-seat trainers); 1 pilot

Capacity

10,454 kg

MTOW

4.01 m

Height

33.3 kN (7,500 lbf)

Thrust

Typical for military jets; not rated by ICAO

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