NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
The de Havilland DH 103 Hornet was
conceived during World War II as a single seat, twin engine, long
range fighter aircraft, capable of defeating Japanese aircraft in the
Pacific theatre.
The Hornet was made primarily of wood
for simplicity and so as not to consume strategic materials in its
manufacture. It incorporated the most advanced streamlining
techniques of the time in its
construction in order to use its fuel
capacity to the utmost efficiency. The wings were a thin laminar
flow design, using both wood and metal, cemented together in their
construction. The
engines of the Hornet, made by Rolls Royce, were
narrowed to further reduce drag.
When the Hornet first flew in July of
1944, it was test piloted by Geoffrey de Havilland. It was found to
have exceptional low speed handling characteristics and a wide flight
envelope that
made it among the world's fastest propeller driven aircraft.
Not long after its initial testing, it
was decided that a navalized version called the Sea Hornet be
produced. The aircraft would have folding wings, a stronger
undercarriage, naval radar
and radio, and a tail hook for aircraft
carrier operations. Sea Hornets were produced in one and two seat
versions. The latter as night fighters. They were operational from
1949 through 1951.
De Havilland Hornet aircraft
were first deployed in 1946, too late to see action during World War
II. They were the primary interceptor fighter aircraft flown over
Great Britain until replaced by jet aircraft in 1951.
Hornet aircraft saw action over
Malaysia with the Far East Air Force, starting in early 1951. They
proved effective against ground targets when armed with rockets and
bombs. These aircraft flew through 1955.
A total of 383 De Havilland DH 103
Hornet aircraft of all types were produced.
fighter
one
RR slimline
2 x 2,060 hp ea.
12,880 lbs.
20,900 lbs.
4 x 20 mm
2,000 lbs.
36' 8"
45' 0"
330 mph
472 mph
4,000 fpm
35,000 feet
3,000 miles
7/28/44
1946
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American Eagle rc de Havilland Hornet.
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Pictured above is the rc de Havilland Hornet built from a kit for sale from American Eagle. It has a 82" wingspan and is 60" long. For power it uses from .60 to .90 two stroke engines. Weight should be around 18 lbs.
In the first picture below are Charlie Evans and Dan Stevens with their giant scale de Havilland Hornet. It was built from a kit for sale by American Eagle and has a 108" wingspan. The radio control airplane is 83" long, powered by ZDZ 60 engines, and weighs 40 lbs.
The second picture below is of the rc de Havilland Hornet built from a kit for sale by Warbird Kits. It has a wingspan of 39" and can be powered by a pair of Speed 400 size motors. Weight, ready to fly, should be about 2 lbs.
The third picture is of John Ranson and his great looking and flying rc de Havilland Hornet. It was built from his own plans and has a wingspan of 8' 4". Power comes from a pair of electric motors. Weight of the radio control scale model airplane is around 26 lbs.
Pictured last is the rc de Havilland Hornet built from a kit for sale
by Fliteskin Products. It has a 100" wingspan and can be powered by 1.20 to 1.60 two stroke engines.
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Charlie Stevens and Dan Evans rc DH Hornet.
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A rc de Havilland Hornet from Warbird Kits.
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John Ranson and his rc de Havilland Hornet.
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Fliteskin Products rc de Havilland Hornet.
There are plans for sale from the AMA Plans Service for a 44" wingspan de Havilland Hornet. Plan no. 20475.
You can find rc de Havilland Hornet plans for sale at the Air Age Store. They were drawn by Roy Day and build to a 58" wingspan
with a 49" length. Power can come from geared Speed 600 size motors.
Bluebottle Squdron has a rc de Havilland Hornet kit for sale with a 34" wingspan, intended for FF rubber power. This type of kit has been converted to radio control electric power.
Their are 80" wingspan de Havilland Hornet plans for sale on eBay.
Kit Cutters has a de Havilland Hornet kit for sale. It has a 45" wingspan and is from Nexus Plans. Plans for the de Havilland Hornet are also for sale separately by Kit Cutters.
Quiet & Electric Flight International magazine has de Havilland Hornet plans for sale. It has a 55" wingspan and is intended for electric motor power. Plan no. MW 3028.
Pete Wilson built an great looking rc de Havilland Hornet with a 66" wingspan that used Speed 700 motors for power. There do not seem to be any plans available for this model.
The December 1992 issue of Model Airplane news has plans for a 58" wingspan de Havilland Hornet.
Sparc Laser Cutting has a rc de Havilland Hornet kit for sale. It is from Hart Plans and builds to a 80" wingspan. Recommended power are a pair of .53 4C engines.
If you need three view drawings to help you build a rc de Havilland Hornet, check out Aircraft Drawings.
AA Berry of Model Flying UK started a construction thread for a de Havilland Hornet.
At RC Groups electric-flyer started a construction thread for a rc de Havilland Hornet.
Matt Halton of RC Groups posted a description, pictures, and a video of a giant scale de Havilland Hornet.
At RC Universe jimm had questions about the rc de Havilland Hornet.
Otto Kudrna at RC Universe started a thread about his rc de Havilland Hornet project.
JGrc or RC Universe had a de Havilland Hornet kit for sale.
Kickin Chicken of RC Universe started a thread about his giant scale Sea Hornet radio control airplane.
Dr Kiwi mentioned the de Havilland Sea Hornet in a posting at RC Universe.
At RC Groups perttime mentions the de Havilland Sea Hornet in a post.
At RC Groups flyyyer was looking for rc de Havilland Hornet plans.
David Pardini aka Dan Parsons posted to RC Universe about the de Havilland Hornet built from his own
plans. It has a 90" wingspan and is powered by OS 1.08 engines.
At RC Groups philip noel posted plans and started a thread about constructing a de Havilland Hornet with a 45" wingspan.
At RC Groups Joshua Wesley started a thread about his father's rc de Havilland Hornet with a 51 1/2" wingspan.
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