Hawker HUNTER (Stock DOWNLOAD available!)

[Shaun]

Behold! My stock Hawker Hunter! It's a work in progress, so it's in early days.

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The Hawker Hunter is a subsonic British jet aircraft developed in the 1950s. The single-seat Hunter entered service as a manoeuvrable fighter aircraft, and later operated in fighter-bomber and reconnaissance roles in numerous conflicts. The Hunter was also widely exported, serving with 21 other air forces; 50 years after its original introduction it is still in active service, operating with the Lebanese Air Force.

On 7 September 1953, the modified first prototype broke the world air speed record, achieving 727.63 mph (1,171.01 km/h). Hunters were also used by two RAF display teams; the "Black Arrows", who on one occasion looped a record-breaking 22 examples in formation, and later the "Blue Diamonds", who flew 16 aircraft. Overall, 1,972 Hunters were produced by Hawker Siddeley and under licence. In British service, the aircraft was replaced by the English Electric Lightning, the Hawker Siddeley Harrier and the McDonnell Douglas Phantom.

Once complete I plan to provide a download pack including the following versions;

-[STOCK (COMPLETE) and FAR versions;]-

---Without drop tanks

---With two drop tanks

---With four drop tanks

---Various BahamutoD's Armoury variants including rocket pods, sidewinders, bombs and Mavericks.

Enough of the chatter... photos! Please bare in mind this is a work in progress, so my Hunter may look a little off. I'm happy with both appraisal and criticism to improve the aircraft before download is released to all

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Edited October 26, 2014 by Shaun
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[Specialist290]

That's quite an impressive replica. I like the attention to detail

[Shaun]

That's quite an impressive replica. I like the attention to detail

Thank you

[Redshift OTF]

Oh yes, nice replica of that plane.

[Vagani]

That is EPIC!!!

[Shaun]

Thanks guys for the positive comments and reps!

I now have 3 save files for this aircraft;

-Hawker Hunter

-Hawker Hunter w/ 2 drop-tanks

-Hawker Hunter w/ 4 drop-tanks

These three saves are 100% stock

I've worked out a lot of statistics for the aircraft;

Hawker Hunter

Fuel: 300L Standard.

Endurance/range;

@ 0m (0ft)Sea level: 57m50s (3,470s) / 710KM

@ 3048m (10,000ft): 1h,1m,40s (3,700s) / 980KM

@ 6096m (20,000ft): 1h,1m,34s (3,694s) / 1,250KM

@ 9144m (30,000ft): 58m49s (3,529s) / 1,500KM

@ 12,192m (40,000ft) : 1h,2m (3,720s) / 1,900KM

@ 15,240m (15,000ft) : 1h,10m (4,200s) / 2,500KM

Hawker Hunter with 2 drop tanks increases endurance by 24% and range by 19.7% to 850KM @ ASL and 3,010KM @ 15,240m/50,000ft

Hawker Hunter with 4 drop tanks increases endurance by a further 11% and range by a further 8.2% to 920KM @ ASL and 3,270KM @ 15,240m/50,000ft

Here are the three configurations parked together:

[Shaun]

Demo video

[Shaun]

As my Hunter is nearing completion, I've added a poll for my next replica.

[MightyDarkStar]

Ah, the hunter. I had a nice Supermarine Swift - its contemporary - back in .24.2 but that went with the new save :/

[Shaun]

Ah yeah the Swift! Also a nice place, but ran into technical problems so the Hunter was preferred and came out on top.

- - - Updated - - -

I've updated the video from private to unlisted... my mistake :3

[Shaun]

The Download for the Stock models are now up on Dropbox

The Link can be found on the main first thread.

Enjoy flying the Hunter

[Shaun]

Any comments/critisisms on the model yet?

[megatiger78]

Have some rep. I love that plane

[megatiger78]

Also could you make a variant with a RAPIER engine so it becomes a ssto? Because I want to see that flying over eve or duna. Provided I can get it there.

[Shaun]

Also could you make a variant with a RAPIER engine so it becomes a ssto? Because I want to see that flying over eve or duna. Provided I can get it there.

I was planning on sticking to real versions, but I suppose I could.

I'll definitely be releasing the Mk.3 reheat version though.

[megatiger78]

I was planning on sticking to real versions, but I suppose I could.

I'll definitely be releasing the Mk.3 reheat version though.

whoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SPACE HUNTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MrZurkon]

I hope the Venom wins the poll. Its the closest thing to the vampire which is my favourite jet fighter!

[Shaun]

The Venom is basically a largely improved Vampire; new engine, structural improvements etc.

[Shaun]

But it seems the Meteor is clearly winning so far...

[MrZurkon]

Blast! oh well the meteor is pretty cool too!

[Shaun]

1 day to vote Kerbonauts! Will the Meteor win, or shall another aircraft come out on top victorious???

[megatiger78]

so meteor and hunter go to space?

[Shaun]

Not quite yet. I have other projects on the go

[Fighter117]

Nice work ! I will follow you for the next plane !

[MrZurkon]

Oooooh the meteor and the lightning are neck and neck!