Hawker's Secret Projects

Hawker's Secret Projects Cold War Aircraft That Never Flew Language:English Format:Hardback Dimensions:6.8" x 9.7" Pages:256 Photos:100 mono illustrations Publisher:Air World ISBN:9781399047906 Item No. 9781399047906 Hawker Aircraft Ltd at Kingston was arguably the most successful and long-lasting manufacturer of military aircraft in Great Britain and Europe. In its various evolved manifestations – Hawker Aircraft, Hawker Siddeley Aviation, British Aerospace – its output of war winning aircraft, mainly fighters, was unsurpassed. From the Hart and Hurricane through the Hunter, Harrier and Hawk, the company consistently produced aircraft that the UK fighting services wanted. But some designs, for whatever reason, failed to reach flight or were declined by the services.With their sometimes advanced aerodynamics and technology, these aircraft could have had successful service careers but instead were abandoned, their