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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * Decent acceleration above 900 km/h |
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* Large and effective air brake | * Large and effective air brake | ||
| − | * Insanely good armaments; four 30 mm ADEN cannons | + | * Insanely good armaments; four 30 mm ADEN cannons shred everything in a short burst |
* Very good energy retention | * Very good energy retention | ||
* Can out zoom climb [[MiG-17]]s and [[MiG-15bis]] | * Can out zoom climb [[MiG-17]]s and [[MiG-15bis]] | ||
| − | * Can | + | * Can outrun most contemporary jets on your six if put into a 10° climb |
* Armament is capable of destroying tanks and light pillboxes | * Armament is capable of destroying tanks and light pillboxes | ||
| − | * | + | * New boosters modification allows it to make deflection shots at high speeds |
| − | * 30 mm cannons have a high rate of fire | + | * 30 mm cannons have a high rate of fire |
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | + | * Most jets in uptiers can out-speed, gain more energy, and out-turn the Hunter, or just use their air-to-air missiles | |
| − | * Most jets in uptiers can out-speed, gain more energy, and out-turn the Hunter, or just | + | * AAMs (even AIM-9Bs and R-3Ss) nullify your speed advantage and force you to bleed speed to avoid them |
| − | * AAMs (even AIM-9Bs and R-3Ss) nullify your speed advantage and | ||
* Nearly all supersonic jets will be very hard to face | * Nearly all supersonic jets will be very hard to face | ||
| − | * Doesn't have air to air missiles | + | * Doesn't have air-to-air missiles |
| − | * Worst jet in terms of 1 vs 1 due to the bad | + | * Worst jet in terms of 1 vs 1 due to the bad manoeuvrability; you will be left in desperation when the rest of the team is gone |
* Poor performance in horizontal turning | * Poor performance in horizontal turning | ||
* Large target, especially when turning | * Large target, especially when turning | ||
| − | * Horrible | + | * Horrible manoeuvrability |
== History == | == History == | ||
Revision as of 22:37, 25 January 2021
| This page is about the British jet fighter Hunter F.1. For other versions, see Hunter (Family). |
Contents
Description
The Hunter F.1 is a rank VI British jet fighter with a battle rating of 9.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.53 "Firestorm".
The Hawker Hunter is the iconic 1950s British swept-wing fighter. Produced from a requirement for a jet interceptor dating back to 1946 it fulfilled its role with outstanding success. Able to deliver a punishing blow with its four 30 mm ADEN cannons and manoeuvrability at high speed, it is a very capable jet. The F.1 follows the Vampire FB.1 and Venom FB.4 in the tree, providing an initial steep learning curve. Its calling card is sheer speed, with the Hunter able to go supersonic in dives once spaded.
General info
Flight performance
| Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 0 m - sea level) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
| Stock | 1,098 | 1,092 | 14000 | 32.0 | 33.3 | 44.6 | 40.7 | 820 |
| Upgraded | 1,117 | 1,108 | 30.1 | 31.0 | 65.8 | 55.0 | ||
Details
| Features | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear | Drogue chute |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
| Limits | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
| Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
| 0 | 450 | 620 | 620 | 465 | ~11 | ~5 |
| Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
| < 850 | < 600 | < 650 | N/A |
Engine performance
| Engine | Aircraft mass | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine name | Number | Empty mass | Wing loading (full fuel) | ||
| Rolls-Royce Avon Mk.113 | 1 | 5,970 kg | 227 kg/m2 | ||
| Engine characteristics | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) | Max Takeoff Weight | |||
| Weight (each) | Type | 5m fuel | 18m fuel | ||
| 1,175 kg | Axial-flow turbojet | 6,310 kg | 7,169 kg | 9,530 kg | |
| Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB) | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%) | ||||
| Condition | 100% | WEP | 5m fuel | 18m fuel | MTOW |
| Stationary | 3,283 kgf | N/A | 0.52 | 0.46 | 0.34 |
| Optimal | 3,585 kgf (1,100 km/h) |
N/A | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.38 |
Survivability and armour
- 64 mm Bulletproof glass - Armored windscreen
- 12.7 mm Steel - Armor plate behind the pilot
Modifications and economy
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Armaments
Offensive armament
The Hunter F.1 is armed with:
- 4 x 30 mm ADEN cannons, chin-mounted (150 rpg = 600 total)
Usage in battles
The Hunter is a 9.0 vehicle and its main strengths are high top speed and good guns, making it a good Boom & Zoomer.
The Hunter is less maneuverable than the F-86 and MiG-15 while being the second fastest with a good thrust-to-weight ratio. However the rate of climb is significantly worse than the other jets and so it requires some side climbing. Stay fast at all times and never drop beneath 850 TAS (~800 km/h in air).
The 30 mm ADEN cannon is an extremely powerful cannon. Being a revolver cannon, it fires extremely fast and has excellent ballistics. The Hunter F Mk.1 is, thanks to mounting a pack of four ADEN 30 mm cannons, the aircraft with the strongest burst mass, near 21 kg/s. This weapon's characteristics mean that 4 of them pose a serious threat for any aircraft that happens to be the target of them. The cannon, however, has the disadvantage of chewing very quickly through ammo thanks to its high rate of fire, so being wary of the ammo count is a necessity. The discrete tracer rounds may induce the player into error, causing the impression that only a light burst is being fired, however experience will quickly disprove anyone who thinks in this manner.
The armour-piercing rounds of the Hunter enable it to do some ground attack against light tanks, medium tanks, and pillboxes
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Decent acceleration above 900 km/h
- Large and effective air brake
- Insanely good armaments; four 30 mm ADEN cannons shred everything in a short burst
- Very good energy retention
- Can out zoom climb MiG-17s and MiG-15bis
- Can outrun most contemporary jets on your six if put into a 10° climb
- Armament is capable of destroying tanks and light pillboxes
- New boosters modification allows it to make deflection shots at high speeds
- 30 mm cannons have a high rate of fire
Cons:
- Most jets in uptiers can out-speed, gain more energy, and out-turn the Hunter, or just use their air-to-air missiles
- AAMs (even AIM-9Bs and R-3Ss) nullify your speed advantage and force you to bleed speed to avoid them
- Nearly all supersonic jets will be very hard to face
- Doesn't have air-to-air missiles
- Worst jet in terms of 1 vs 1 due to the bad manoeuvrability; you will be left in desperation when the rest of the team is gone
- Poor performance in horizontal turning
- Large target, especially when turning
- Horrible manoeuvrability
History
In the aftermath of the second world war the Air Ministry issued Specification E.38/46 for a swept wing research aircraft that was fulfilled by a modified Hawker Sea Hawk (P.1052). The experimental aircraft showed an jump in high speed performance and as a result Hawker went forward to modify the second P.1052 into the P.1081. With a swept tail plane and the engine exhaust now located at the rear of the fuselage instead of the split exhaust further improving performance, it attracted the RAAF. The P.1081 gave Hawker useful information for the development of the Hunter.
In 1946 the Air Ministry issued Specification F.43/46 that was later added to in 1948 by Specification F.3/48. This demanded a speed of 629 mph at 45,000 ft and a high rate of climb (as F.43/46 was for a jet powered interceptor), while carrying an armament of four 20 mm or two 30 mm cannons. Using what they had learnt from the P.1052 and P.1081 they produced the Prototype P.1067. The new prototype first flew with the Avon 103 engine in 1951 with a second powered by the Avon 107 in 1952.The Air Ministry ordered the Hunter into production in 1950 with the Avon 113 power plant. Thus the iconic Hawker Hunter was born.
The first production or pre-production F.1s entered service in 1953. The first was WT556 that entered service with A&AEE on the 16th of July 1953 and a further 15 delivered the same year. The Early F.1's featured boosted control surfaces but not the under belly air brake. The armament consisted of four 30 mm ADEN cannons with 150 rpg at 1200 rpm located under the nose.
Media
- Images
- Hunter F.1 Devblog Images
- Videos
See also
- Related development
- Hawker Sea Hawk
- Hawker Hunter F.6
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
- Dassault Super Mystère
- Mikoyan MiG-17
- North American F-100 Super Sabre
- North American FJ-4B Fury
External links
| Hawker Aircraft Limited | |
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| Jet fighters | |
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| Captured | ▀Tempest Mk V |
| See Also | Fokker |
| Britain jet aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Blackburn | Buccaneer S.1 · Buccaneer S.2 · Buccaneer S.2B |
| British Aerospace | Harrier GR.7 · Sea Harrier FRS.1 (e) · Sea Harrier FRS.1 · Sea Harrier FA 2 |
| British Aircraft Corporation | Strikemaster Mk.88 |
| English Electric | Canberra B Mk 2 · Canberra B (I) Mk 6 · Lightning F.6 · Lightning F.53 |
| Gloster | Meteor F Mk 3 · Sea Meteor F Mk 3 · Meteor F Mk 4 G.41F · Meteor F Mk 4 G.41G · Meteor F Mk 8 G.41K · Meteor F Mk.8 Reaper |
| Javelin F.(A.W.) Mk.9 | |
| de Havilland | Vampire F.B.5 · Venom FB.4 · Sea Venom FAW 20 · Sea Vixen F.A.W. Mk.2 |
| Hawker | Sea Hawk FGA.6 · Hunter F.1 · Hunter F.6 · Hunter FGA.9 · Harrier GR.1 · Harrier GR.3 |
| Panavia | Tornado GR.1 · Tornado GR.4 · Tornado F.3 · Tornado F.3 Late |
| SEPECAT | Jaguar GR.1 · Jaguar GR.1A · Jaguar IS |
| Supermarine | Attacker FB 1 · Attacker FB.2 · Scimitar F Mk.1 · Swift F.1 · Swift F.7 |
| Foreign | Phantom FG.1 (USA) · Phantom FGR.2 (USA) · F-4J(UK) Phantom II (USA) |
| Australia | F-111C |
| India | ▄MiG-21 Bison |
| South Africa | ▄JAS39C |
