de Havilland Hornet Performance

Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment
Boscombe Down

15 December 1950

Hornet F. Mk.3 PX.386
(1 Merlin 130: 1 Merlin 131)

Position error correction: climb and level speed performance

SUMMARY

            The performance of Hornet F. Mk.3 PX.386, without external stores, under I.C.A.N. standard conditions, is as follows:-
 
Climb at take-off weight of 17,805 lb.
 
Maximum rate of climb2640 ft./min. from sea level to full
throttle height, M.S. gear at 10,000'.
 
Service ceiling (rate of climb 100 ft./min.)33,000 feet.
 
Level speeds at 17,080 lb. (95% of 17,980 lb. maximum normal operational take-off weight)
 
Maximum true air speed at combat power
Maximum true air speed at maximum cruise power
392 knots
369 knots
 
Climb Performance
Combat Level Speed Performance

Full report: Hornet F. Mk.3 PX.386, Position error correction: climb and level speed performance

Supplemental

D.H.103 - Hornet Performance
Merlin Mks. 130 and 131 - Service Approval
Merlin 130 and 131 Operational Warning Card
Hornet I, Level Speed Check Runs, A.F.D.S
Hornet I, Maximum Climb Performance
Hornet Mk.I Aircraft Data Card
Hornet Mk.I Range Table
Hornet Mk. I weights & misc. particulars
Sea Hornet Aircraft Data Card
Sea Hornet Range Endurance Bomb Load Table
Sea Hornet Mk XX weights & misc. particulars
Hornet Mk.I Pilot's Notes: Operating Data
Sea Hornet Mk XX and XXI, Leading Particulars
Sea Hornet XX Performance Chart
The D.H. Hornet, Flight, Jaunary 24th, 1946

WWII Aircraft Performance