HAWKER HECTOR
- Developed under Sydney Camm's direction during 1935 as an army co-operation
aircraft to Specification 14/35, based on Hawker
Hind bomber but with 805 hp Dagger IIIMS engine and suitable role
equipment. Prototype flew on February 14, 1936, and production of 178
by Westland completed between February and December 1937. Entered service
with No 4 (AC) Squadron February 1937 but withdrawn from all seven regular
AC squadrons by 1939 and then serving only with five AAF squadrons, seeing
brief operational service against German targets in N France in 1940.
Many Hawker Hectors used 1940-42 as tugs for Hotspur gliders in 38 Group
training units.
Max speed, 187 mph (301 kmlh)
at 6,560 ft (2,000 m). Time to 10,000ft (3,050 m), 5 min 40 sec. Service
ceiling, 24,000 ft (7,315 m). Gross weight, 4,910 Ib (2,230 kg). Span,
36ft ll!/2 in (11.25 m). Length, 29ft 93l4in (9.07m).
