de Havilland DH103 Hornet and
Sea Hornet
Based on the
success of the Mosquito, design of the DH.103 single-seat
twin-engine fighter was undertaken at Hatfield as a private
venture during 1942 and prototypes were ordered in June 1943
Intended for very long range operation in the South Pacific
area, the DH.103 was powered by two 2,030 hp Merlin 130/131
(handed) engines and armed with four 20-mm can-non. First of
two prototypes (unarmed) flown July 28, 1944 (initially with
two Merlin 130s); second prototype carried armament and
200-Imp gal (910-1) under wing drop tanks. Initial production
flight February 1, 1945, but quantity deliveries (to equip No
64 Squadron initially) too late for combat use.
De Havilland Sea Hornet: Two Hornets are converted
during 1944-45 as carrier-based long-range fighter
proto-types. First flown April 19, 1945. Third prototype,
flown post-war, followed by production Sea Hornet F Mk
20sandNFMk21s.
The
Hornet was considered the fastest operational twin
propeller-driven
aircraft ever flown by any of the world's air arms and the
fastest wooden aircraft ever built.
Fiberglass and wood kit for two 30/35cc IC engines or
electric power.
1/5.4 scale Wingspan 100"/254cm. Wing Area 1675
in˛/dm˛
Paint by warbirdcolors.com
All Fiberglass parts are made to order, allow 5 to 6 weeks for shipping.
3 piece
Fuselage (forward fuse, tail and
belly pan) &
2 piece Nacelles [2] $635
Canopy
$45
Flying Spinner
5" (128mm) diameter $169
(x2)
Wing tip
lenses [2] $12
5 Sheet
Plans $49
G10
Instrument panel & wheel cups . $29
.103 Horne
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DH
Hornet & Sea Hornet Documentation
DH
Hornet History
Landing gear custom made
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